Graduate Certificates in Geography
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Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 189 people earned their graduate certificate in geography. This makes it the 66th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,118 |
| Master’s Degree | 493 |
| Associate Degree | 219 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 200 |
| Basic Certificate | 194 |
| Graduate Certificate | 189 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 26 |
Earnings of Geography Majors With Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for geography students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in geography. About 54.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 86 |
| Women | 103 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 135 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular Geography Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 33 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in geography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geography students seekinga graduate certificate is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their graduate certificate in geography from Penn State University Park.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their graduate certificate in geography from NC State. About 59% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in geography from UNCW. About 60% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Mason University. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,795 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,426 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in geography from GMU. About 50% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Hunter College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in geography from Hunter.
University of Florida comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in geography from UF. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
University of Toledo is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. Each year, around 18,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,053 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in geography from University of Toledo.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. Roughly 26,700 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, 4 people received their graduate certificate in geography from Cal State LA. Of these students, 67% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Georgia State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in geography from Georgia State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of North Dakota comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in geography from UND.
Western Michigan University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. Each year, around 19,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,523 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,539 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in geography from WMU.
University of Missouri - Columbia is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,447 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in geography from Mizzou.
The 15th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geography from University of Oklahoma.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geography from IUP.
The 15th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Western Illinois University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,609 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geography from WIU.
Appalachian State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,839 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geography from Appalachian State.
University of Minnesota - Duluth comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in geography from UMN Duluth. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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