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 New Mexico colleges that offer cartography and gis degrees.

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Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Also known as SIPI S.I.P.I.

3960 San Felipe Road, Santa Fe, NM

As a National Indian Community College, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute primarily serves the Native American students. Its campus is located at 9169 Coors Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120 at the center of the Indian County.

In partnership with tribes, employers and organizations, this institution focus on Indian education and it is dedicated to helping the students succeed in an increasingly complex global environment. Despite its small size, SIPI offers a lot of academic opportunities specifically in the field of science, technology, engineering, and teaching, early childhood, natural resources, culinary arts and vision care.

This institution has four divisions: Advanced Technical Education (ATE), Liberal Arts and Technical Education, Developmental Education and Distance Learning. The ATE programs designed to provide academic foundation for the first two years of college prior to transferring to four-year institutions. On the other hand, Liberal Arts and Business Education are intended for students who wish to enter the workforce immediately after graduation in the areas of Accounting, Business Administration, Liberal Arts, and Early Childhood Education.

Developmental Education encompasses Pre-College Developmental/Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency Preparation. For students who wish flexibility in their academic schedule, they can opt to take Distance Learning courses delivered online or through two-way video conferencing.

SIPI fosters a challenging and supportive environment for lifelong learning founded on value and respect for American Indian and Alaskan culture and traditions. It aims to continue its legacy of providing quality education to the students and ultimately take part in the growth of the Indian nation.

Academic Programs and admissions information can be accessed via the SIPI website or by completing the form on this portal to learn more.

Students Enrolled in the Cartography and GIS Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute has offered the following academic 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

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).