Graduate Certificates in Geography & Cartography
Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 940 people earned their graduate certificate in geography. This makes it the 21st 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 | 3,429 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,365 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,193 |
| Graduate Certificate | 940 |
| Associate Degree | 295 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 199 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 120 |
Earnings of Geography Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in geography is $63,356. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $59,338 to a high of $69,192.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for geography majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in geography. About 52.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 495 |
| Women | 445 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 663 |
| International Students | 84 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 62 |
Most Popular Geography Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 122 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in geography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. 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, 202 people received their graduate certificate in geography from Penn State University Park. Those who complete their graduate certificate in geography at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 63,356.
Oregon State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. 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 geography from Oregon State. About 44% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Oregon State University geography graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,356.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 41% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in geography at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 63,356.
University of Denver comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. 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 geography from DU. Of these students, 54% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in geography at University of Denver make a median salary of 63,356.
University of Utah is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. 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, 36 people received their graduate certificate in geography from U of U. Those who complete their graduate certificate in geography at University of Utah make a median salary of 63,356.
The 6th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin - Madison. 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 geography from UW - Madison. Those who complete their graduate certificate in geography at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 63,356.
Texas Tech University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. 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 geography from Texas Tech. About 53% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,356.
Portland State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. 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 geography from Portland State University. Data shows that Portland State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,356.
University of Kentucky is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. 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 geography from UK. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. University of Kentucky geography graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,356.
Texas State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. 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 geography from Texas State. Data shows that Texas State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,356.
The 10th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Rhode Island. 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 geography from URI. Of these students, 55% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that URI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,356.
George Washington University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. 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 geography from GWU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,356.
The 13th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Texas A&M University - College Station. 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 geography from Texas A&M College Station. About 44% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,356.
The 15th most popular school in the country for geography 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 geography from Tufts. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Tufts graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,356.
University of Southern California comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. 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 geography from USC. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Southern California geography graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,356.
George Mason University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their graduate certificate in geography from GMU. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that GMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,356.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. 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 geography from VCU. About 64% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Virginia Commonwealth University geography graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,356.
The 19th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Arizona. 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 geography from University of Arizona. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. University of Arizona geography graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,356.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. 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 geography from SMU MN. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota geography graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,356.
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| General Social Sciences | 134 |
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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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