Survey Technology Degree

The technical nature of Surveying Technology best described as a field of study in focused on the assessment, analysis, and technical skills involved in modern day surveying. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer survey technology degrees.

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Macomb Community College

201 W Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI

Macomb Community College is a leading community college in the nation, ranking in the top two percent for the number of associate's degrees awarded in the State of Michigan. Academic programs at Macomb include pre-collegiate study, university transfer, career preparation, workforce training, professional education and certification, and continuing education.

Macomb offers nearly 200 degree and certificate programs in areas that include Arts and Sciences, Business, Health and Human Services, Career and Technical fields. In addition to its Warren campus, Macomb Community College has multiple locations throughout Macomb County. Its campuses and learning centers offer the latest technology.

History

Macomb Community College was founded in 1954, with 84 students enrolled in its first classes held at Lincoln High School. In 1962, Macomb County approved the establishment of the Community College District of Macomb County, now known as Macomb County Community College (MCCC).

Land for two campus sites was later purchased for the college in Warren and Clinton.  Macomb Community College grew over the years and now educates more than 59,000 students annually.

Academics

The academic calendar for Macomb Community College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters.

Colleges and Schools

The academic units for Macomb Community College are divided into departments and programs, rather than into colleges and schools.

Student Life

Students at Macomb can choose from many student clubs and organizations, as well as cultural programs and study trips, or intramural sports teams to get involved in. The many amenities at Macomb include the Center for the Performing Arts, Cultural Center, Sports and Expo Center, and University Center. There is no on-campus housing available at Macomb, which is considered a "commuter college."

Student services include computing resources, placement testing, a learning center, career services, job placement referrals, counseling, and more.

Macomb also provides veterans services, including counseling and advising support, a student veterans organization, scholarships and links to Local, Regional, State and Federal veterans' information.

Athletics

The Macomb Community College "Monarchs" athletic teams compete in several intercollegiate sports as a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. 

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Softball
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

Macomb Community College has satellite campuses and learning centers at the following locations:

• Center Campus (Clinton Township)
• South Campus (Warren)
• East Campus (Clinton Township)
• University Center (Clinton Township)
• Michigan Technical Education Center (Warren)

Community Life

Macomb Community College offers resources to the community, including facilities for rent, access to libraries, learning centers, community development opportunities and lifelong learning programs.  Skills-training programs are offered to all community members who seek immediate entry-level employment opportunities. Skills education is targeted to meet the needs of local employers. Macomb also offers resources for local businesses, organizations, and municipalities.

Macomb Community College has two nature areas preserved for the study of the environment, both of which are open to the public. One is at South Campus in Warren and the other at the Center Campus in Clinton Township, Michigan.

Students Enrolled in the Survey Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Macomb Community College has offered the following programs for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (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

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

Surveyors

Description

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, surveyors employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Surveying Technicians

Description

Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, surveying technicians employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -7.6% from 2014 to 2024

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