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General Contact
- School Code: 235600
- Phone: (651) 450-3000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
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$4,734Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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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 Minnesota colleges that offer cartography and gis degrees.
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Itasca Community College (IHCC)
2500 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN
About
Itasca Community College, located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, was founded in 1922. The school is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and in 2010 was named the fifth best community college in the United States by the Washington Monthly. The school maintains global ties, utilizing exchange programs to maintain those ties. The school is dedicated to providing the best education possible for its students, constantly reviewing programs, facilities and services and updating them as needed in order to ensure they are relevant for current and future students.
Academics
As a comprehensive community college ICC offers a number of programs that allow students to pursue academic transfer or career training. Academic transfer programs complete the first two years of a four year education followed by applying for transfer to a four year college or university to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.Career training programs provide education in a specific, typically high demand industry or field and allows the student to enter the workforce as a qualified professional upon completion. Programs typically take between one and two years to complete, resulting in an associate degree, certificate or diploma upon completion.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students who plan to enroll at ICC may do so by submitting a completed application for admission and paying all associated fees to the school. Students should supply all previous transcripts and standardized test scores. Additionally, students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration to determine the level of general education courses required. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships that are awarded based on need. Student need is determined by information provided in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the applicant. Aid must be applied for prior to each academic year.
Students Enrolled in the Cartography and GIS Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Itasca Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 13 |
| Associate's Degree | 3 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 8 |
| Female | 8 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Cartography and GIS program at Itasca Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Total Employment: 280
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.69
- Average Annual Salary: $65910
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants IHCC accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Itasca Community College may offer services to students like:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Itasca Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Wrestling