Geographic Information Science and Cartography

CIP 45.0702 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

70 total including inactive

States

Across 19 states

Graduates (2023)

241

Total completions

Geographic Information Science and Cartography is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 19 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Oregon and Ohio.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$136,550

Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

Job Growth

+4.5%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,036

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers. In-state tuition ranges from $822 to $11,700, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 131 (54.4%)

Female: 110 (45.6%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 206 (85.5%)

Associate: 35 (14.5%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Conventional

Realistic

Investigative

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Organization
Data management
Building things
Working with hands
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

💡 Interests

● Organization

● Data management

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Writing

♦ Speaking

♦ Knowledge

♦ Independence

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.