2023 Best Geography & Cartography Graduate Certificate Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Geography & Cartography Graduate Certificate School for You
In 2020-2021, 191 degrees and certificates were awarded to geography and cartography students who went to a Illinois college or university. This makes it the #119 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Geography & Cartography Graduate Certificate Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Illinois to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Geography & Cartography Graduate Certificate Schools in Illinois
The colleges and universities below are the best for geography majors pursuing a graduate certificate.
Top Illinois Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Geography & Cartography
Our analysis found Elmhurst University to be the best school for geography and cartography students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in Illinois. Located in the suburb of Elmhurst, Elmhurst is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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The excellent graduate certificate programs at Western Illinois University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best geography and cartography schools in Illinois. Located in the town of Macomb, WIU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 138 |
| Ohio | 264 |
| Indiana | 82 |
| Wisconsin | 276 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Geography
One of 12 majors within the area of study, geography and cartography has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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