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Geographic Information Science at University of Central Arkansas

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

University of Central Arkansas is located in Conway, AR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 geographic information science degrees were granted at University of Central Arkansas.

Studying Online at University of Central Arkansas

Online coursework is an option at University of Central Arkansas. Of 10,112 students, 1,352 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,426 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Geographic Information Science graduates at University of Central Arkansas, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Geographic Information Science graduates at University of Central Arkansas are 50% women (4) and 50% men (4).

Geographic Information Science Master’s Program at University of Central Arkansas

Of the 8 master’s geographic information science graduates at University of Central Arkansas, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geographic Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Central Arkansas.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Asian	1

Minority students account for 12% of Geographic Information Science master’s degree recipients at University of Central Arkansas, below the national average of 19%.*

*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

Those who complete Geographic Information Science program at University of Central Arkansas 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.