Geographic Information Science at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Geographic Information Science, consider the program at Ohio University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ohio University-Main Campus is in Athens, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 16 geographic information science degrees were awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Ohio University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Ohio University-Main Campus. Of 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) studied exclusively online and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Geographic Information Science graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geographic Information Science graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 44% women (7) and 56% men (9).
Geographic Information Science Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 6 bachelor’s geographic information science graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geographic Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Geographic Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, below the national average of 32%.*
*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
Students who finish Geographic Information Science program at Ohio University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.