Graduate Certificates in Geographic Information Science
Education Levels of Geographic Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 777 people earned their graduate certificate in geographic information science. This makes it the 30th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geographic information science majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in geographic information science. About 52.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 409 |
| Women | 368 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geographic information science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 556 |
| International Students | 57 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 58 |
Most Popular Geographic Information Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 96 colleges that offer a graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate is Oregon State University. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Oregon State. About 44% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Denver. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from DU. Of these students, 54% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geographic information science. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Penn State University Park.
The 4th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Texas Tech. About 53% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geographic information science. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 20 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from UW - Madison.
Portland State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geographic information science. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Portland State University.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geographic information science. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from URI. Of these students, 55% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Kentucky comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geographic information science. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from UK. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas State 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, 17 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Texas State.
George Washington University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geographic information science. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from GWU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geographic information science. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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, 15 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Texas A&M College Station. About 44% of this group were women, and 15% 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 graduate certificate is Tufts University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Tufts. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from USC. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geographic information science. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from VCU. About 64% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geographic information science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from SMU MN. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Iowa State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geographic information science. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Iowa State. Of these students, 68% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Arizona is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geographic information science. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from University of Arizona. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Alabama. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from UNA.
The 20th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from WCUPA.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geographic information science that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Geography | 19 |
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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