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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, Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,340 Median Starting Salary $60,541
#2 #2 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Green River College Auburn, WA Each year, Green River College awards about 64 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 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#3 #3 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, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General. In fact, Casper College grants 88 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 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, 50 students receive a degree in Dental Hygiene/Hygienist annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#5 #5 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 6 degrees to students studying Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#6 #6 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Monroe Community College grants 289 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#7 #7 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: Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#8 #8 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA At Pasadena City College, only three majors are offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#9 #9 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA At Diablo Valley College, only one major is offered: Child Care and Support Services Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#10 #10 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, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#11 #11 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 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#12 #12 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Front Range Community College Westminster, CO At Front Range Community College, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Geographic Information Science and Cartography, Arts, Entertainment,and......view more Acceptance Rate 100% 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. 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
#14 #14 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM At Central New Mexico Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#15 #15 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX Annually, Austin Community College District grants about 62 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#16 #16 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX Annually, Collin County Community College District awards about 156 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, which is the institution’s most popular major....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. 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 140 degrees per year to graduating Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#18 #18 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#19 #19 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 100% 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 At Columbus State Community College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more 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. Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA Each year, Mt San Antonio College grants around 561 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 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#22 #22 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
#23 #23 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: Organizational Leadership, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#24 #24 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Saint Paul College Saint Paul, MN At Saint Paul College, only two majors are offered: Electrician, and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/Cnc Machinist....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#25 #25 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 196 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#26 #26 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% 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. Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE At Southeast Community College Area, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- 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. Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS Every year, Pearl River Community College awards about 629 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,364
#29 #29 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Palomar College San Marcos, CA Annually, Palomar College grants about 321 degrees to those studying Biological and Physical Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% 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. Houston City College Houston, TX At Houston City College, only two majors are offered: Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Artificial Intelligence....view more Acceptance Rate -- 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. Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX Annually, Tarrant County College District awards about 4598 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% 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. Dallas College Dallas, TX At Dallas College, only two majors are offered: Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% 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. Clark State College Springfield, OH At Clark State College, only two majors are offered: Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, and Engineering/Industrial Management....view more Acceptance Rate 100% 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. Central Oregon Community College Bend, OR At Central Oregon Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Central Oregon Community College awards 334 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% 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. Lakeland Community College Kirtland, OH Each year, Lakeland Community College awards about 392 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,364
#36 #36 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Minnesota North College Hibbing, MN Each year, Minnesota North College awards around 28 degrees to those majoring in Electrician, which is the institution’s most popular major....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. Roane State Community College Harriman, TN Annually, Roane State Community College grants around 449 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,364
#38 #38 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID At the College of Southern Idaho, only one major is offered: Operations Management and Supervision....view more Acceptance Rate -- 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. Stark State College North Canton, OH Acceptance Rate 62% 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. Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH At Sinclair Community College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#41 #41 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT Annually, Salt Lake Community College grants around 805 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,364
#42 #42 Best College for Geographic Information Science and Cartography in the U.S. CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY At CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 790–1,060 Median Starting Salary $59,364
#43 #43 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 1428 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 140 Geographic Information Science and Cartography degrees granted each year at the Associates degree level, 37% percent are awarded to women and the other 63% 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 40 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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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 .

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Student Demographics

Total Students

140

Female Students

52 (37%)

Male Students

88 (62%)

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