Geographic Information Science Master’s Degrees
There are 247 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Geographic Information Science. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 18.2% of Geographic Information Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Geographic Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,577 people 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 (this page) | 2,502 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 49 |
Earnings of Geographic Information Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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)
The data on debt ranges for Geographic Information Science majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Geographic Information Science. About 56.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 389 |
| Women | 305 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Geographic Information Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 402 | 57.9% |
| Asian | 29 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 33 | 4.8% |
| International Students | 126 | 18.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 18.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Geographic Information Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 327 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. This school awarded 153 master'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.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Geographic Information Science. This school awarded 108 master'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 Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their master's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geographic Information Science. This school awarded 82 master's degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Geographic Information Science. This school awarded 76 master's degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master'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 Southern California is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master'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 California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geographic Information Science. This school awarded 54 master's degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 49 master's degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in Geographic Information Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geographic Information Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University is a popular choice for Geographic Information Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in Geographic Information Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Geographic Information Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Geographic Information Science. This school awarded 35 master'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.
Unity Environmental University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geographic Information Science. This school awarded 35 master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geographic Information Science that also offer master’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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