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 Wyoming colleges that offer cartography and gis degrees.

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Central Wyoming College (CWC)

125 College Drive, Casper, WY

Central Wyoming College in Riverton Wyoming is a two-year community college that was founded in 1966. Riverton itself is considered the biggest city in the county of Freemont and is home to approximately 11,000 residents.

The college not only hosts cultural exhibits and concerts, it is also the home base for PBS (the Public Broadcasting Service) in the state. Students who attend the college can pursue their studies as well as enjoy such leisure activities as hiking, cultural entertainment, and theater events. Students who hike are close to such natural areas as the Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone.

If you’re interested in obtaining training that will lead to employment soon after graduation, then you can find what you’re seeking in some of the following programs offered at the college:

• Pre-engineering studies
• Agribusiness
• Theater
• Music and
• Photography

Wyoming residents can also receive discounted tuition. Currently, students who live in-state pay around $2,200 annually while out-of-state students pay almost $4,900 per year. The student body is comprised of just over 2,100 students and the retention rate for the school is around 52%. You can obtain further information about the school’s programs by contacting the college at 800-735-8418.

Students Enrolled in the Cartography and GIS Program

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

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

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).