Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Geographic Information Science | Geographic Information Systems (Gis) | Cartography
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies | Natural Science
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
M.S. Geographic Information Science
Career
Current Job Openings and Salary Range
- 5,371 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HI
- $91K Entry-Level
- $121K Mid-Level
- $189K Senior-Level
Career Options
- Computer or Information Research Scientist
- Geographic Information Systems Technologist or Technician
- Data Scientist
- Cartographer or Photogrammetrist
- Surveying and Mapping Technician
- Urban and Regional Planner
Regional Employment Trends
- 2022: 46K
- 2026: 55K
Degree
Degree Prep
- a STEM-related or Natural Resources focused bachelor's degree
- an interest in closely related disciplines such as natural resource management, geology and engineering
- strong technical skills
Degree Roadmap
- M.S. Geographic Information Science
Financial
Scholarships
- Apply for scholarships offered by the University of Idaho.
Financial Aid
- To find out about deadlines, scholarships and eligibility requirements, please visit the University of Idaho Financial Aid Office.
Get Involved
Hands-on Learning
- Many of your courses will include a lab, and you’ll also have opportunities to contribute to faculty research projects, including:
- Polar meteorology and remote sensing in arctic environments
- Regional climate change in the Western United States
- Forest disturbances and environmental change
- Human adaptation to climate change in high latitudes
- Natural resource applications of GIS in quantifying carbon fluxes
Clubs
- Geoclub
Program Description
- Explore the science of space and place through advanced classes that include the areas of remote sensing, GIS programming, natural hazards and emergency planning and more.
- Access to professional research laboratories that are equipped for work in a variety of specialties and a spectrum of courses across the sub-disciplines of geology will lead to professional careers in the natural resources and energy field, environmental geology, earth science education and more.
Fast Facts
- Take a core of advanced GIS courses
- Choose from seven different specialties
- Thesis and non-thesis degree options
Research Areas
- Polar meteorology and remote sensing in arctic environments
- Regional climate change in the Western United States
- Forest disturbances and environmental change
- Human adaptation to climate change in high latitudes
- Natural resource applications of GIS in quantifying carbon fluxes
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About University
The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963
Overview
- Type: Public land-grant research university
- Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
- Campus Size: 1,585 acres
- Mascot: Joe Vandal
- Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference
Academics
U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- College of Art and Architecture
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science.
Campus and Facilities
The Moscow campus features:
- Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
- Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
- Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
- Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .
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