Geographic Information Science Doctor’s Degrees
There are 247 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Geographic Information Science. This degree is more popular with female students, and about20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 46.9% of Geographic Information Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Geographic Information Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 3,577 students earned theirGeographic Information Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Geographic Information Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 97 |
| Associate’s Degree | 124 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 734 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,502 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 49 |
Earnings of Geographic Information Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Geographic Information Science of $52,013 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,758 |
| 4 years | $52,013 |
| 5 years | $59,913 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Geographic Information Science students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Geographic Information Science. About 59.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 20 |
| Women | 29 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Geographic Information Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 32.7% |
| Asian | 5 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 2.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 23 | 46.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 46.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Geographic Information Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 327 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Geographic Information Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 153 doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science. This school awarded 108 doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Missouri State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science. This school awarded 82 doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 82 doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science. This school awarded 76 doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science. This school awarded 44 doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Military Academy comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Unity Environmental University is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 35 doctor's degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geographic Information Science that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geography | 3,315 |
| Geography, Other | 213 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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