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 Massachusetts colleges that offer cartography and gis degrees.

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Clark University

303 Adams Street, Milton, MA

Clark University is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at Clark University is nearly three thousand per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Clark University offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. This school has an admissions rate of 68 percent of which only 19 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $41,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,400. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Clark University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's www.clarku.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Cartography and GIS Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Clark University offers a master's degree program in cartography and gis.

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).