Geographic Information Science at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
If you plan to study Geographic Information Science, consider the program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is in Atlanta, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 geographic information science degrees were granted at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Among 53,363 students, 25,257 (47%) studied exclusively online and 4,292 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Geographic Information Science graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geographic Information Science graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus are 62% women (8) and 38% men (5).
Geographic Information Science Master’s Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Of the 13 master’s geographic information science degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geographic Information Science master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Geographic Information Science master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, below the national average of 19%.*
*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
Those who complete Geographic Information Science program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Geographic Information Science graduates, 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
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