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#1 #1 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI At Lake Superior State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,340 Median Starting Salary $60,541
#2 #2 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Navajo Technical University Crownpoint, NM Each year, Navajo Technical University awards about 18 degrees to students majoring in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#3 #3 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Columbia College Sonora, CA At Columbia College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, and Biological and Physical Sciences. In fact, Columbia College grants 91 degrees per year to graduating Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#4 #4 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA At Foothill College, only one major is offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. Usually, 59 students receive a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#5 #5 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. San Juan College Farmington, NM At San Juan College, only two majors are offered: Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, and Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#6 #6 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Green River College Auburn, WA Each year, Green River College awards about 58 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#7 #7 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Palomar College San Marcos, CA Annually, Palomar College grants about 290 degrees to those studying Biological and Physical Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#8 #8 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Albuquerque, NM Each year, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute awards around 9 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#9 #9 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Tohono O'odham Community College Sells, AZ At Tohono O'odham Community College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#10 #10 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Harford Community College Bel Air, MD Every year, Harford Community College grants around 224 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#11 #11 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA At Rio Hondo College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#12 #12 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. American River College Sacramento, CA At American River College, only one major is offered: Child Care and Support Services Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#13 #13 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#14 #14 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Monroe Community College Rochester, NY At Monroe Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Monroe Community College grants 323 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#15 #15 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA At San Diego Mesa College, only one major is offered: Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#16 #16 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Front Range Community College Westminster, CO At Front Range Community College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Geographic Information Science and Cartography....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#17 #17 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX Annually, Tarrant County College District awards about 4283 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#18 #18 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Roane State Community College Harriman, TN Annually, Roane State Community College grants around 464 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,364
#19 #19 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#20 #20 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#21 #21 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Portland Community College Portland, OR At Portland Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#22 #22 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX At Collin County Community College District, only three majors are offered: Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Registered Nursing/Registered......view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#23 #23 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX At Austin Community College District, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#24 #24 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Houston Community College Houston, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#25 #25 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX At Lone Star College System, the most popular majors students pursue are Operations Management and Supervision, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#26 #26 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Central Wyoming College Riverton, WY At Central Wyoming College, only two majors are offered: Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Organizational Leadership....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#27 #27 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Minnesota North College Hibbing, MN Each year, Minnesota North College awards around 27 degrees to those majoring in Electrician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#28 #28 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Cayuga County Community College Auburn, NY At Cayuga County Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#29 #29 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Stark State College North Canton, OH At Stark State College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stark State College awards 291 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#30 #30 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA At Harrisburg Area Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#31 #31 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH At Sinclair Community College, only one major is offered: Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#32 #32 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Shasta College Redding, CA At Shasta College, only one major is offered: Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#33 #33 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN At Saint Paul College, only three majors are offered: Electrician, Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/Cnc Machinist, and Medium/Heavy Vehicle and......view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#34 #34 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Casper College Casper, WY At Casper College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. In fact, Casper College grants 89 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#35 #35 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Central Oregon Community College Bend, OR At Central Oregon Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#36 #36 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Lakeland Community College Kirtland, OH Each year, Lakeland Community College awards about 413 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Police Science, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#37 #37 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY Annually, Mohawk Valley Community College awards about 111 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#38 #38 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Mt San Jacinto Community College District San Jacinto, CA At Mt San Jacinto Community College District, the most popular majors students pursue are Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration and Management, General, and Humanities/Humanistic Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#39 #39 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA Each year, Mt San Antonio College grants around 511 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#40 #40 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA Annually, Los Angeles Pierce College grants about 1559 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
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About Geographic Information Science and Cartography

A program that focuses on the systematic study of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the analysis of large amounts of geographic data and the science of mapping geographic information. Includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, geographic information systems, map design and layout, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, spatial analysis, geodesy, cartographic editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping problems.

Of the 124 Geographic Information Science and Cartography degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 39% percent are awarded to women and the other 61% percent are men. Did you know that California has more students being granted a degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography than any other state in the US? In fact, California granted 43 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography is $43,800.

Popularity of Geographic Information Science and Cartography Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for Geographic Information Science and Cartography majors include Managers, All Other, Surveying and Mapping Technicians . But, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for certain jobs. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography can prepare you for are Managers, All Other, Surveying and Mapping Technicians .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Geographic Information Science and Cartography majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Geographic Information Science and Cartography majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

124

Female Students

48 (38%)

Male Students

76 (61%)

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