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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Certificate of Achievement



Program Details

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a computer-based system that integrates geographical data with descriptive data for the mapping, analysis and assessment of real-world problems. GIS professionals apply fundamental concepts of geographic information science and technology to prepare maps and visualizations. The maps and visualizations are used to display data and applied to find solutions for real-world problems. The program provides project-based and work-based training using industry standard software and hardware. The Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry level GIS technician and analyst positions. The certificate program also provides advanced training to professionals for career advancement. Students that complete the program can choose to enter the workforce or continue to earn advanced degrees.

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

    Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 68,860
    • High salary: 227,590
    • Average salary: 136550
    Rising Job Growth $ 136,550 Average Salary $68,860 $227,590

  • Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

    Certificate after high school, Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 50,500
    • High salary: 121,440
    • Average salary: 78380
    Rising Job Growth $ 78,380 Average Salary $50,500 $121,440

  • Compliance Managers

    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 68,860
    • High salary: 227,590
    • Average salary: 136550
    Rising Job Growth $ 136,550 Average Salary $68,860 $227,590

All Careers in GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (18)

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Loss Prevention ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Managers, All Other- n/a- n/a136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Operations ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
GeographersBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining93,580
Police Identification and Records OfficersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable86,730
Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsCertificate after high school, Bachelor's degreeRising78,380
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Surveying and Mapping Technicians- n/aRising51,940
Special Forces- n/a- n/a
Special Forces Officers- n/a- n/a

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Acquire, manage and analyze geospatial data using the proper sources, data models, and data formats.
  2. Apply GIS analysis to address real-world geospatial problems and/or research questions.
  3. Create programs and scripts to automate geospatial tasks and implement geographic concepts.
  4. Explain the fundamental theories underlying geospatial science and technology, and correlate them to the data models and procedures implemented in those technologies.
  5. Plan, evaluate and execute an original geographic information systems project.