Geographic Information Science at Palomar College
If you are interested in studying Geographic Information Science, take a look at what Palomar College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Palomar College sits in San Marcos, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 geographic information science degrees were granted at Palomar College.
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Online Class Availability at Palomar College
Distance learning is available at Palomar College. Among 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) studied exclusively online and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Geographic Information Science graduates at Palomar College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geographic Information Science graduates at Palomar College are 48% women (13) and 52% men (14).
Geographic Information Science Associate’s Program at Palomar College
Of the 8 associate’s geographic information science graduates at Palomar College, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geographic Information Science associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Geographic Information Science associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Geographic Information Science Graduates
Students who finish Geographic Information Science program at Palomar College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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.