Master’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, 669 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 | 850 |
| Master’s Degree | 669 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 33 |
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 58.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 394 |
| Women | 275 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geographic information science master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 363 |
| International Students | 134 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 54 |
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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from UW - Madison. About 22% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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, 43 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from USC. About 54% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $52,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,650 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from University of Arizona. Of these students, 40% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from UMCP. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 40% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $55,328 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,060 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. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
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 $11,218 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,071 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. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 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. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.
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 40% of this group were women, and 40% 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 64% of this group were women, and 36% 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 $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 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.
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 $8,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,722 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. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
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 $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, 13 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from DU. Of these students, 48% were women and 17% 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 $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,928 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. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 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. Of these students, 23% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geographic information science. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in geographic information science from UIUC.
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, 44% were women and 19% 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. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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