Geographic information systems professionals conduct analyses of surface land and other external factors that impact the environment and use the data for the sustainable management of natural resources. Industry and government are increasingly reliant on geospatial technologies to manage the interface between human activity and the environment. These technologies have penetrated every aspect of our lives, from digital maps in vehicles to the management and maintenance of city infrastructure, regional forests and agricultural lands.
Careers
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the fields of cartography and photogrammetry are expected to grow by approximately 29% between 2014 and 2024, with a total estimated growth of 3,600 jobs. Graduates can anticipate a wide variety of career opportunities within public and government agencies, private corporations, and consulting firms. Possible careers include data and information specialists, business, transportation and logistical analysts, community planners, land and resource managers, ecosystem modelers, or environmental consultants.
Salary
2018 Median Salary: $64,430 per year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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