Geographic Information Science at Austin Community College District
If you are interested in studying Geographic Information Science, you may want to check out the program at Austin Community College District. Get started with the following essential facts.
Austin Community College District sits in Austin, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 geographic information science degrees were granted at Austin Community College District.
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Online Class Availability at Austin Community College District
Distance learning is available at Austin Community College District. Of 39,727 students, 12,879 (32%) studied exclusively online and 11,320 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Geographic Information Science graduates at Austin Community College District, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geographic Information Science graduates at Austin Community College District are 48% women (13) and 52% men (14).
Geographic Information Science Associate’s Program at Austin Community College District
Of the 3 associate’s geographic information science degrees awarded at Austin Community College District, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geographic Information Science associate’s degree recipients at Austin Community College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Geographic Information Science associate’s degree recipients at Austin Community College District, above the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Geographic Information Science Graduates
Graduates of the Geographic Information Science program at Austin Community College District pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Geographic Information Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $123,658 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Geographers | $77,391 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $56,771 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.