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Geographic Information Science in Virginia

Geographic Information Science Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Geographic Information Science Grads in Virginia

25,200 people in the state and 705,160 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Geographic Information Science.

Geographic Information Science Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Geographic Information Science Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Geographic Information Science grad in the state is $152,818, compared to a typical salary of $140,855 nationwide.

Geographic Information Science Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 5 colleges in Virginia offering Geographic Information Science degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,934 a year. With an admission rate of 93%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,400 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,985 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 86% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,604 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Geographic Information Science Careers in VA

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

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