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Geographic Information Science in Pennsylvania

Geographic Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania

313 students earned Geographic Information Science degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Geographic Information Science is the 121st most popular major in the state out of a total 718 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geographic Information Science Majors in Pennsylvania

Geographic Information Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 177
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 177
Master’s Degree 51

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a geographic information science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geographic information science majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 73.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Geographic Information Science Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 11,330 people in the state and 477,850 people in the nation working in geographic information science jobs.

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Wages for Geographic Information Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a geographic information science grad in the state is $92,050, compared to a typical salary of $88,950 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer geographic information science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,742. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at WCUPA.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,868. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt.

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Geographic Information Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers geographic information science majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Geography Professors 6% $90,260

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to geographic information science.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Geography 175
Other Geography 65

View all majors related to Geographic Information Science

View Nationwide Geographic Information Science Report

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