Geographic Information Science and Cartography at Columbus State Community College in Columbus, OH

Social Sciences ASSOCIATE CIP 45.0702

Total Graduates

3

Class of 2024

Male Graduates

33%

1 of 3

Female Graduates

67%

2 of 3

Annual Tuition & Fees

$5,338

In-state, incl. fees

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Degree Level ASSOCIATE
CIP Code 45.0702
Program Family Social Sciences

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 3 graduates
Award Year 2024
Gender Distribution 33% male, 67% female

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Columbus State Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Geographic Information System GIS Certificate36%92%100%

In the Geographic Information System GIS Certificate program at Columbus State Community College, 92% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 36% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$136,550

10-Year Job Growth

+4.5%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Showing top 5 of 8 careers
Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
$109,240+4.5%
75%
primary100% confidence
$62,704+6.4%
75%
primary100% confidence
Geographers SOC: 19-3092
$77,760-3.1%
75%
primary100% confidence
$69,384+3.3%
75%
primary100% confidence
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199
$109,240+4.5%
0%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$102,413

Peak Salary

$170,688

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Mathematics

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

Location Columbus, OH

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $5,338
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $10,917
Average Net Price $8,108

Program Information

CIP Code: 45.0702
CIP Family: 45
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