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 South Carolina colleges that offer survey technology degrees.

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Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL)

9200 University Blvd, Charleston, SC

About
Technical College of the Lowcountry, located in Beaufort South Carolina, traces its origin to the Mather School which was founded in 1968 to provide education for newly freed slaves. By 1967 the school was transferred over to the state as part of a campaign to establish a statewide technical college system. Over the next two decades as part of the South Carolina Technical College System  the school went through multiple name revisions, eventually being given its current in 1988 to better reflect its service area and program offerings.

Academics
TCL offers a variety of programs and courses to assist student in their pursuit of career training or transfer opportunities. Career training programs allow students to receive an education in a high demand field or industry with the purpose of seeking long term employment upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or degree. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying for transfer to colleges and universities in order to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Paralegal
• Massage Therapy
• Criminal Justice
• Cosmetology
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Technical College of the Lowcountry is an open enrollment institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for residents of its service area. As such the school maintains an open enrollment policy that admits any student that has earned a high school degree or equivalent or is eighteen years of age or older. Students are asked to supply relevant academic information and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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

Salary & Wages

• Charleston-North Charleston, SC
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $55890

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

Salary & Wages

• Charleston-North Charleston, SC
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $46190

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

Salary & Wages

• Charleston-North Charleston, SC
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $37360

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