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Geographic Information Science in Pennsylvania

Geographic Information Science Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Geographic Information Science Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 26,360 people in the state and 705,160 people in the nation working in Geographic Information Science jobs.

Geographic Information Science Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Geographic Information Science Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Geographic Information Science grads earn an average of $131,677. Nationwide, they make an average of $140,855.

Geographic Information Science Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 6 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Geographic Information Science degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,412 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $86,069 a year. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,364 after earning their degree at this institution. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,923 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,553 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,493 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $7,373 a year.

Geographic Information Science Careers in PA

Some of the careers Geographic Information Science majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Managers, All Other $95,684
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $47,034
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $56,771
Geographers $77,391
Surveying and Mapping Technicians $123,658

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Geographic Information Science.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Anthropology 10,087
Applied Behavior Analysis 6,914
Surveying 1,046
Geography and Environmental Studies 1,008
American Government & Politics 286
American History 242
Other Anthropology 150
Geospatial Intelligence 53

View all majors related to Geographic Information Science

View Nationwide Geographic Information Science Report

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