CIP 45.0702
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Geographic Information Science and Cartography
36
Colleges Offering This Major
88
Annual Completions
Degree Levels
Associate's Bachelor's
About This Major
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.
Program Examples
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Spatial Analysis
- Geomatics
- Remote Sensing
Related CIP Codes
- 43.0407
- Geospatial Intelligence
At a Glance
- CIP Code
- 45.0702
- CIP Family
- 45
- Colleges
- 36
- Annual Completions
- 88
- Degree Levels
- Associate's Bachelor's
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