Graduate Certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences
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Education Levels of Geology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 105 people earned their graduate certificate in geology. This makes it the 121st most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,661 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 738 |
| Graduate Certificate | 105 |
Earnings of Geology 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
The data on debt ranges for geology majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in geology. About 51.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 54 |
| Women | 51 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 66 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Geology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 40 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in geology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 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, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,476 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in geology from Missouri State. Of these students, 37% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Illinois State University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,907 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,694 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in geology from Illinois State.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,233 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in geology from UTSA. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Western Michigan University. Each year, around 19,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,523 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,539 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in geology from WMU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,586 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,822 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in geology from URI.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. Roughly 14,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in geology from UNH.
University of New Orleans comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in geology from UNO.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Stony Brook University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in geology from SUNY Stony Brook.
The 10th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in geology from KU.
East Carolina University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their graduate certificate in geology from ECU.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,005 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geology from New Mexico Tech.
University of Dayton comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geology from UDayton.
The 12th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Portland State University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,048 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their graduate certificate in geology from Portland State University. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in geology from University of Arizona.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Colorado School of Mines. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in geology from Mines. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in geology from Iowa.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Maine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,738 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their graduate certificate in geology from UMaine.
Geology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 52 | |
| 30 | |
| 21 | |
| 2 |
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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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