Graduate Certificates in Geographic Information Science
Education Levels of Geographic Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 777 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 | 777 |
| Master’s Degree | 728 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 37 |
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 52.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 409 |
| Women | 368 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geographic information science graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 556 |
| International Students | 57 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 58 |
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 $11,145 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. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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 $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 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 54% of this group were women, and 11% 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. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 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. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% 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 $9,644 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.
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 $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 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.
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 $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from UK. Of these students, 43% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from URI. About 55% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 17 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Texas State.
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 $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from GWU. Of these students, 65% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,003 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. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
Tufts University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geographic information science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from Tufts. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 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 75% 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 $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from VCU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
University of North Alabama is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geographic information science. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in geographic information science from UNA.
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 $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 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, 63% were women and 31% 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 $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 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 68% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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 $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 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, 33% were women and 14% 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 graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geography | 144 |
| Other Geography | 19 |
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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