Geography & Cartography Graduate Certificates
There are 414 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Geography & Cartography. This degree is more popular with male students, and about19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.3% of Geography & Cartography graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Geography & Cartography Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 7,105 degrees were awarded toGeography & Cartography majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Geography & Cartography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 102 |
| Associate’s Degree | 363 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,952 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,394 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 173 |
Earnings of Geography & Cartography Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Geography & Cartography of $52,013 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,758 |
| 4 years | $52,013 |
| 5 years | $59,913 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Geography & Cartography majors who have their graduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography. About 50.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 401 |
| Women | 391 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Geography & Cartography graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 539 | 68.1% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 20 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 105 | 13.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 13.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Geography & Cartography Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 535 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Geography & Cartography students seeking a graduate certificate is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus. This school awarded 224 graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 169 graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 124 graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 95 graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 95 graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 86 graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Missouri State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 81 graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 75 graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 73 graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 72 graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 67 graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography. This school awarded 67 graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Military Academy comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their graduate certificate in Geography & Cartography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Geography & Cartography majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 61 graduate certificates in Geography & Cartography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Geography & Cartography Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 3,577 |
| Geography | 3,315 |
| Geography, Other | 213 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geography & Cartography that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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