Undergraduate Certificates in Geography & Cartography
Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 120 people earned their undergraduate certificate in geography. 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 Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in geography is $41,295. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $38,508 and the high is $42,770.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for geography majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in geography. About 54.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 55 |
| Women | 65 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 94 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geography that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Social Sciences | 77 |
| Anthropology | 29 |
| Political Science & Government | 9 |
| General Social Sciences | 4 |
| Economics | 3 |
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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