Geographic Information Science (GIS) is a high growth industry and is everywhere. In general industry terms, entry level GIS analysts annual salaries start in the $30-40K range and developers in the $40-50K range. Senior level positions in a technical specialty will commonly range from $60 - $85K and then those involve in a specialty with some kind of management or business focus can earn over $100K.
The University of Arizona offers state-of-the-art training in Geographic Information Science (GIS) through courses and hands-on application through the School of Natural Resources and the Environment and the School of Geography and Development. This collaboration has produced a graduate certificate program in GIS for graduate students who wish to augment their graduate degrees, recent graduates who want more training before they enter the work world, and professionals who need to develop a new skill set or formalize their training in GIS.
The program can be completed in as little as one year (12 months). The GIS Certificate is designed for students wanting to quickly complete a program of study in order to begin advancing in their current or intended careers as soon as possible.
Degree Requirements
Minimum credits: 17
Core coursework: RNR/GEOG 516A Computer Cartography
RNR/GEOG 517 Geographic Information Systems for Natural and Social Sciences
RNR/GEOG 594 Practicum
Other requirements: Students must complete two (2) units of practicum (RNR/GEOG 594)
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
The University of Arizona
TUCSON,
Arizona,
85721, United States
Students must have completed a four year bachelor from Regionally accredited institution.
Language requirements: English proficiency is one of the conditions for admission for all applicants whose native language is not English. Applicants must submit a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 paper based (PB), 79 internet based (iBT), or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) composite score of 7 (no subject area below a 6). Individual departments may require a higher score and may have minimum score requirements by test module that must be met to qualify for admission.
Admissions Deadline
August 1st deadline for Spring international applicants.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UArizona is ranked in the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, with research and development expenditure in the top 4 percent in the U.S.
