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 Oregon colleges that offer survey technology degrees.

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Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT)

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR

Oregon Institute of Technology is a public institution located in Klamath Falls, OR and provides a large number of program options for students. Oregon Institute of Technology has an annual student enrollment of approximately 3,800.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Engineering Technology
• Engineering
• Computer And Information Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at Oregon Institute of Technology scored within the range of 1310 to 1640 on the SAT exam. OIT has an acceptance rate of around 64% of which only 47% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at oit.edu.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $8,700 and nonresidents pay $24,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $5,000 for the year. Oregon Institute of Technology may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for OIT is the "Hustlin' Owls", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)
• Softball (NAIA Division II)

Students should visit the school's http://www.oit.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Survey Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Oregon Institute of Technology offers a bachelor'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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $63530

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $71400

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 530
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $51910

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