Master’s Degrees in Geographic Information Science
Education Levels of Geographic Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 728 people earned their master's degree in geographic information science. This makes it the 210th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geographic information science majors with their master'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 master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in geographic information science. About 56.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 410 |
| Women | 318 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geographic information science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 430 |
| International Students | 126 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 47 |
Most Popular Geographic Information Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geographic information science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Wisconsin - Madison tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geographic information science majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 55 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from UW - Madison. About 34% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 43 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from USC. About 49% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clark University. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from Clark. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
University of Arizona is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geographic information science. 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, 32 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from University of Arizona. Of these students, 48% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. 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, 30 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from UMCP. Of these students, 49% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geographic information science. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from CSULB. About 19% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Redlands comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geographic information science. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,264 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from University of Redlands. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kent State University at Kent. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from Kent State. About 43% of this group were women, and 21% 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 master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 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 $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from ASU - Tempe. About 50% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Binghamton University. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from Binghamton University. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Unity College. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from Unity. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Temple University. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from Temple. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geographic information science. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from CU Anschutz. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from DU. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% 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 master's degree is University of Mary Washington. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,938 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,198 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from UMW.
The 13th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from UPenn. Of these students, 46% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from UW Tacoma.
University of Utah is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geographic information science. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from U of U. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 master's degree in geographic information science from SMU MN.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geographic information science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geography | 409 |
| Other Geography | 56 |
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
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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