Graduate Certificates 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, 850 people earned their graduate certificate in geographic information science. This earns it the #30 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
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 graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in geographic information science. About 51.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 437 |
| Women | 413 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geographic information science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 596 |
| International Students | 66 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 60 |
Most Popular Geographic Information Science Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 96 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in geographic information science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Oregon State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geographic information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,425 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Oregon State. Of these students, 48% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Denver is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geographic information science. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from DU. About 63% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geographic information science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Penn State University Park.
Texas Tech University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geographic information science. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Texas Tech. About 55% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Utah State University. Roughly 27,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,763 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from USU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from UW - Madison. Of these students, 45% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geographic information science 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, 18 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Portland State University. About 57% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kentucky. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from UK. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Rhode Island. 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, 17 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from URI.
Texas State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geographic information science. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 17 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Texas State. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
George Washington University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geographic information science. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from GWU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geographic information science. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 53% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Tufts University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geographic information science. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,804 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Tufts. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geographic information science. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from USC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geographic information science. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,472 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from VCU. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% 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 geographic information science. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from University of Arizona. Of these students, 44% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Iowa State University. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Iowa State. About 67% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,835 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from SMU MN.
The 20th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from UCONN. Of these students, 38% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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*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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