Geographic Information Science at Oregon State University
If you plan to study Geographic Information Science, you may want to check out the program at Oregon State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Oregon State University is in Corvallis, OR.
During the most recent reporting year, 120 geographic information science degrees were granted at Oregon State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Oregon State University
Distance learning is available at Oregon State University. Among 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Geographic Information Science graduates at Oregon State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geographic Information Science graduates at Oregon State University are 48% women (58) and 52% men (62).
Geographic Information Science Bachelor’s Program at Oregon State University
Of the 23 bachelor’s geographic information science degrees awarded at Oregon State University, 43% were women (10) and 57% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geographic Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Minority students account for 13% of Geographic Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Oregon State University, lower than the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Geographic Information Science Graduates
Graduates of the Geographic Information Science program at Oregon State University pursue many career paths. 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
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