Geographic Information Science at Florida State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geographic Information Science, consider the program at Florida State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 geographic information science degrees were granted at Florida State University.
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Studying Online at Florida State University
Many students take online classes at Florida State University. Among 43,889 students, 5,761 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,571 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Geographic Information Science graduates at Florida State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Geographic Information Science graduates at Florida State University are 67% women (6) and 33% men (3).
Geographic Information Science Master’s Program at Florida State University
Among the 9 master’s geographic information science degrees awarded at Florida State University, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geographic Information Science master’s degree recipients at Florida State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Geographic Information Science Graduates
Those who complete Geographic Information Science program at Florida State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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.