Master’s Degrees in Geographic Information Science
Education Levels of Geographic Information Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 728 people earned their master's degree in geographic information science. This earns it the #210 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 777 |
| Master’s Degree | 728 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 37 |
Earnings of Geographic Information Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in geographic information science. About 56.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 410 |
| Women | 318 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geographic information science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 430 |
| International Students | 126 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 47 |
Most Popular Geographic Information Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 67 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geographic information science. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geographic information science students seekinga master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 55 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from UW - Madison. Of these students, 34% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. 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, 43 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from USC. Of these students, 49% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clark University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geographic information science. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from Clark. About 41% of this group were women, and 9% 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 master's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. 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, 32 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from University of Arizona. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geographic information science. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from UMCP. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
California State University - Long Beach is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from CSULB. Of these students, 19% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Redlands is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,264 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from University of Redlands. About 48% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geographic information science. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from Kent State. Of these students, 43% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geographic information science. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 50% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Binghamton University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geographic information science. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from Binghamton University. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Unity College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geographic information science. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from Unity. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Temple University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geographic information science. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from Temple. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from CU Anschutz. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Denver comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geographic information science. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from DU. Of these students, 44% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geographic information science. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from UPenn. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
University of Mary Washington comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geographic information science. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,938 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,198 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from UMW.
University of Washington - Tacoma Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geographic information science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from UW Tacoma.
The 18th most popular school in the country for geographic information science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. 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, 11 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from U of U. Of these students, 17% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geographic information science. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from Florida State. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geographic information science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geography | 409 |
| Other Geography | 56 |
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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