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 New York colleges that offer survey technology degrees.

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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Also known as Paul Smith's College

1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a nonprofit private school that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Paul Smiths, NY, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 1000 students enroll at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Paul Smith's College offers:

• Social Sciences
• Personal And Culinary Services
• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering Technology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1230 - 1560 for the SAT exam and between 18 - 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Paul Smith's College. Paul Smith's College has an acceptance rate of 79% of which only 39% chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at paulsmiths.edu.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The price of on-campus housing is about $5,700 for the year. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students should visit the Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Survey Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Paul Smith's College offers an associate's degree program in survey technology.

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

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

• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $64460

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $89440
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $76430

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 710
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $46280
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $50200

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