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Geographic Information Science at Tarleton State University

If you plan to study Geographic Information Science, consider the program at Tarleton State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Tarleton State University sits in Stephenville, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 geographic information science degrees were awarded at Tarleton State University.

Studying Online at Tarleton State University

Online coursework is an option at Tarleton State University. Of 17,433 students, 6,403 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,924 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Geographic Information Science graduates at Tarleton State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geographic Information Science graduates at Tarleton State University are 20% women (1) and 80% men (4).

Geographic Information Science Bachelor’s Program at Tarleton State University

Of the 5 bachelor’s geographic information science graduates at Tarleton State University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 20% of Geographic Information Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Tarleton 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.

Best-Paid Careers for Geographic Information Science Graduates

Graduates of the Geographic Information Science program at Tarleton State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.