Graduate Certificates in Geography
Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 144 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 | 2,596 |
| Master’s Degree | 409 |
| Basic Certificate | 246 |
| Associate Degree | 192 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 151 |
| Graduate Certificate | 144 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
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 men than women pursue graduate certificates in geography. About 54.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 78 |
| Women | 66 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 100 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
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 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 $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their graduate certificate in geography from NC State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
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 $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in geography from UNCW.
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 $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in geography from GMU. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Hunter College. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 44% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Toledo is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,753 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in geography from University of Toledo.
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. About 44% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 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. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geography from University of Oklahoma.
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 $9,359 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,867 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. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geography from Appalachian State. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geography that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science | 777 |
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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