Doctor’s Degrees in Geographic Information Science
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Education Levels of Geographic Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 33 people earned their doctor's degree in geographic information science. This earns it the #258 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geographic information science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 850 |
| Master’s Degree | 669 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 33 |
Earnings of Geographic Information Science Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for geographic information science students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in geographic information science. About 57.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geographic information science doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 13 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Geographic Information Science Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 8 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in geographic information science. Learn more about the most popular 8 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geographic information science students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in geographic information science from UMCP. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of California - Davis is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geographic information science from UC Davis. About 56% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geographic information science. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geographic information science from U of U.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geographic information science from UC.
Texas State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geographic information science. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geographic information science from Texas State.
University of Toledo is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 18,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,053 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in geographic information science from University of Toledo. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geographic information science. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in geographic information science from UT Dallas.
University of Iowa is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geographic information science. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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 doctor's degree in geographic information science from Iowa. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geographic information science that offer doctor’s degrees.
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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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