Cartography and GIS Degree

Cartography and Geographic Information Science (GIS) is a field of study focused on the manipulation of data structures and computational techniques to accurately capture, process, and analyze geographic information. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer cartography and gis degrees.

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Brookhaven College

500 College Dr, Lake Jackson, TX

Brookhaven College, located in Farmers Branch, Texas, was founded in 1978, and is one of the seven schools that comprise the Dallas County Community College District, which itself is the largest undergraduate institution in the state. The school offers low cost, high quality education to residents, and has over the years established programs for the advancement of the school, including construction of new facilities. The development and renovation of campus facilities is important for the future of the school and its ability to provide up to date information and education for its students.

Academics

The school provides a multitude of academic and vocational programs aimed at fulfilling the needs of any student. Academic programs offer two year educations and the ability to transfer to four year institutions and pursue a bachelor's degree.

Vocational and career programs are designed to offer a complete education in a given field, resulting in a certificate or associate degree, depending on if general education courses were taken. Once completed, graduates will be prepared for entry level work in their field of study.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Network Administrator
• Radiologic Sciences

Admissions and Financial Aid

Brookhaven College utilizes an open enrollment policy in regards to admissions for new and returning students. Individuals that may benefit from a post secondary education may complete and submit the admissions application along with all relevant transcripts. Once the admissions process is completed, students may register and enroll.

Financial aid is available to eligible students in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study. The funds are offered by federal and local governments as well as private institutions. Interested students should contact the school's financial aid department and ask for all relevant financial aid forms.

Students Enrolled in the Cartography and GIS Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Brookhaven College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

Description

Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, cartographers and photogrammetrists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 29.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 440
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $75890

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in geography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).