Bachelor’s Degrees in Geographic Information Science
Education Levels of Geographic Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 792 people earned their bachelor's degree in geographic information science. This makes it the 294th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geographic information science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 1,035 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 792 |
| Graduate Certificate | 777 |
| Master’s Degree | 728 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 115 |
| Associate Degree | 103 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 37 |
Earnings of Geographic Information Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geographic information science majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for geographic information science students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in geographic information science. About 71.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 563 |
| Women | 229 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geographic information science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 478 |
| International Students | 68 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 64 |
Most Popular Geographic Information Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 74 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in geographic information science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geographic information science students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from UCSB. About 38% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geographic information science. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from UMCP. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geographic information science. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from Ohio State. Of these students, 40% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Binghamton University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from Binghamton University. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 8% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geographic information science. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from UW Seattle. Of these students, 22% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
United States Military Academy comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geographic information science. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from West Point. Of these students, 4% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Skysong is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from ASU - Skysong. About 28% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from U of U. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
University of Oregon is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from UO. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from UIUC. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geographic information science. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from Texas State. About 29% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from UW - Madison. About 31% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 13% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Alabama. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from UNA. Of these students, 31% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from University at Buffalo. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arizona. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from University of Arizona. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geographic information science. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from BYU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
Stephen F Austin State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 12,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,842 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,262 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from SFASU.
The 19th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Cortland. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in geographic information science from SUNY Cortland. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geographic information science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geography | 2,596 |
| Other Geography | 41 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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