Graduate Certificates in Geography & Cartography
Education Levels of Geography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 940 people earned their graduate certificate in geography. This makes it the 21st most popular graduate certificate program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,193 |
| Graduate Certificate | 940 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 199 |
Earnings of Geography Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in geography is $63,356. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $57,329 and the high is $72,110.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in geography. About 52.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 495 |
| Women | 445 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geography graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 663 |
| International Students | 84 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 62 |
Most Popular Geography Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 122 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in geography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 202 people received their graduate certificate in geography from Penn State University Park. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,356.
Oregon State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 geography from Oregon State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in geography at Oregon State University make a median salary of 63,356.
North Carolina State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their graduate certificate in geography from NC State. About 41% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,356.
The 4th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Denver. 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, 52 people received their graduate certificate in geography from DU. About 54% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that DU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,356.
University of Utah comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. 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, 36 people received their graduate certificate in geography from U of U. Data shows that U of U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,356.
Texas Tech University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. 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 geography from Texas Tech. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women. Texas Tech University geography graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,356.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. 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, 20 people received their graduate certificate in geography from UW - Madison. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,356.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Portland State University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 geography from Portland State University. Portland State University geography graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,356.
University of Kentucky comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 geography from UK. Of these students, 43% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in geography at University of Kentucky make a median salary of 63,356.
University of Rhode Island is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 geography from URI. About 55% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Rhode Island geography graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,356.
Texas State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. 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 geography from Texas State. Texas State University geography graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,356.
The 13th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 geography from GWU. Of these students, 65% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. George Washington University geography graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,356.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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 geography from Texas A&M College Station. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Texas A&M University - College Station geography graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,356.
Tufts University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. 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 geography from Tufts. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Tufts University geography graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,356.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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, 12 people received their graduate certificate in geography from USC. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in geography at University of Southern California make a median salary of 63,356.
George Mason University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. Roughly 38,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their graduate certificate in geography from GMU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. George Mason University geography graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,356.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in geography. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. 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 geography from VCU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in geography at Virginia Commonwealth University make a median salary of 63,356.
The 19th most popular school in the country for geography majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Alabama. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. 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 geography from UNA. University of North Alabama geography graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,356.
University of Arizona is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in geography. 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, 10 people received their graduate certificate in geography from University of Arizona. Of these students, 63% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in geography at University of Arizona make a median salary of 63,356.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geography that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| International Relations & Security | 558 |
| Economics | 208 |
| General Social Sciences | 134 |
| Political Science & Government | 69 |
| Other Social Sciences | 52 |
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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