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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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Also known as Alfred State College

112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, a public institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Alfred, New York, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. Alfred State College has an annual student enrollment of around 3,700.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Construction Trades
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Engineering Technology
• Mechanic And Repair Technology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to Alfred State College. Scores between 18 - 23 on the ACT or 1230 - 1550 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for getting accepted. Alfred State College has an acceptance rate of about 49% of which only 38% decided to attend.

The tuition at Alfred State College varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $7,200 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $12,000 annually. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $6,700 each year. Students attending SUNY College of Technology at Alfred may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.alfredstate.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Survey Technology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY College of Technology at Alfred has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

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

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

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