Geographic Information Science and Cartography

Liberal Arts • Social Sciences

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the systematic study of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the analysis of large amounts of geographic data and the science of mapping geographic information. Includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, geographic information systems, map design and layout, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, spatial analysis, geodesy, cartographic editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping problems.

Numbers at a glance

276th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
46
Colleges offer it
570
Graduates (2018-19)
Men72%Women28%

Trends

Graduates
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Popularity Rank
Top1002003004005006002002200420062008201020122014201620182020

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Public42Private4
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Public13Private5
Number of Colleges by Size
Small1Medium-Sized18Large15Very Large12

O's Insights on Geographic Information Science and Cartography

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 96% of graduates come from public universities.

Related Majors

Major Graduates Colleges
Geography 3,494 241
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