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Geographic Information Science at South Dakota State University

If you are interested in studying Geographic Information Science, take a look at what South Dakota State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

South Dakota State University is in Brookings, SD.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 6 geographic information science degrees were awarded at South Dakota State University.

Online & Distance Learning at South Dakota State University

Online coursework is an option at South Dakota State University. Of 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Geographic Information Science graduates at South Dakota State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geographic Information Science graduates at South Dakota State University are 50% women (3) and 50% men (3).

Geographic Information Science Bachelor’s Program at South Dakota State University

Of the 5 bachelor’s geographic information science graduates at South Dakota State University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geographic Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at South Dakota State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	1

*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

Those who complete Geographic Information Science program at South Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.