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General Contact
- School Code: 332917
- Phone: (724) 983-2803
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
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95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer survey technology degrees.
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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Wilkes – Barre
147 Shenango Avenue, Sharon, PA
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Wilkes - Barre is a public institution located in Lehman, PA and provides a large number of program options for students. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Wilkes - Barre, with only around 800 students enrolled, has smaller class sizes and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Wilkes - Barre offers:
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Surveying Technology
- English
- Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology
- Management Science
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to this school have an SAT score between 1260 - 1570, or an ACT score within the range of 16 - 23. This school admits about 90 percent of applicants annually. Of those admitted, around 37 percent enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at admissions.psu.edu.
Tuition & fees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Wilkes - Barre vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs close to $14,000 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 annually. This school may provide financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.
Students Enrolled in the Survey Technology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Wilkes – Barre offers an associate's degree program in survey technology.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2 |
| Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
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
Students who have completed the Survey Technology program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Wilkes – Barre, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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 (
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According to the BLS, cartographers and photogrammetrists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 29.3% from 2014 to 2024
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 (
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According to the BLS, surveyors employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.0% from 2014 to 2024
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
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- Total Employment: 50
- Average Hourly Rate: $17.20
- Average Annual Salary: $35780
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Wilkes – Barre accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Wilkes – Barre may offer student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Wilkes – Barre is a Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA), with many of the sports being in the USCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball