Graduate Certificates in Geology & Earth Sciences
Featured Geology & Earth Sciences Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain the analytical, technical and science communications skills you need to begin your career with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured Geology & Earth Sciences Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain the analytical, technical and science communications skills you need to begin your career with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Geology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 23 people earned their graduate certificate in geology. This earns it the #387 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,122 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 497 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
Earnings of Geology Majors With Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geology majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in geology. About 82.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 19 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Geology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 17 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in geology. Learn more about the most popular 17 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geology students seekinga graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in geology from Columbia. Of these students, 75% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Dayton is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geology from UDayton.
University of Maine is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in geology from UMaine. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Montana State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in geology from MSU Bozeman.
New Mexico Highlands University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,888 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in geology from New Mexico Highlands University.
Florida International University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their graduate certificate in geology from FIU. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to geology that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 46 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 25 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 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.
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