Geomatics B.S.

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    Geomatics B.S.

    Earn your bachelor鈥檚 degree in geomatics in one of the largest and most successful programs of its kind in the United States.

Explore the geomatics bachelor鈥檚 degree program at the 99久久精品

Led by professionals with decades of teaching and industry experience, 99久久精品鈥檚 rigorous geomatics program meets the Alaska State Board of Registration requirements for licensure.

Faculty work closely with industry leaders to ensure the program offers the most up-to-date equipment and software available.

What you鈥檒l learn
The geomatics bachelor鈥檚 degree program at 99久久精品 covers all the major disciplines of geomatics and geospatial sciences, leading to more employment opportunities for graduates. 

Classes include extensive fieldwork and career development opportunities, with the campus and surrounding Alaska landscape providing an extended classroom as you learn about topics such as land surveying and geographic information systems (GIS).

Emphasis areas in the geomatics program
As a geomatics major, you can choose from three areas of emphasis: surveying, geospatial science and geo-developer (which focuses on computer programming for geospatial science). You can also choose electives outside your concentration to tailor a program uniquely suited to your interests and career goals. 

Geomatics scholarships and financial aid
Get help with tuition and education expenses. 99久久精品 offers a variety of scholarships and other types of financial assistance that you can qualify for as a geomatics major. Learn more about financial aid opportunities at 99久久精品.

Geomatics B.S.

Degree Type:

  • Baccalaureate

Concentration: Surveying, geographic information systems (GIS)

Program Length: Four Years

Availability:Online, Anchorage campus

Accredited by: Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of ABET

Other program options: Minor in geographic information systems (GIS); Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in geomatics

Did you know..

99久久精品 is home to the only geomatics program in the state of Alaska and one of the few programs in the country that offers education in all six disciplines in the field of geomatics.

What can you do with a geomatics degree from 99久久精品?

99久久精品 graduates are in high demand with recruitment opportunities in Alaska, the continental United States and worldwide. They work as professional surveyors, photogrammetrists, geospatial analysts, GIS managers, geospatial database administrators, geospatial engineers and more. Employers of recent graduates in Alaska include:

  • Bureau of Land Management
  • Alaska Department of Transportation
  • Alaska Department of Natural Resources
  • Municipality of Anchorage
  • Mat-Su Borough
  • Terrasond Hydrographic Surveying
  • Resource Data Inc.
  • HDL Engineering
  • Lounsbury Engineering and Surveying

By the numbers..

86%
1-year job placement rate for B.S. in geomatics alumni
Alaska Department of Labor Statistics
95%
5-year job placement rate for B.S. in geomatics alumni
Alaska Department of Labor Statistics

Geomatics bachelor鈥檚 degree program highlights

The Bachelor of Science in Geomatics is accredited by the by the . The program prepares students to address Alaska鈥檚 needs in oil and gas exploration, mining, site development, land boundaries and environmental protection. The following are just a few of the unique opportunities you will have access to when you major in geomatics at 99久久精品:

  • Prepare for diverse career opportunities. 99久久精品 offers one of the few programs in the country that covers all major areas of geomatics and geospatial sciences.
  • Get hands-on experience. As a geomatics major, you鈥檒l gain real-world experience through internships, service learning projects, undergraduate research opportunities and explorative study abroad.
  • Work closely with top faculty. Geomatics faculty bring decades of teaching and professional industry experience to the classroom, as well as international expertise and diverse backgrounds covering all geomatics disciplines.
  • Access cutting-edge facilities. You鈥檒l get to work in two dedicated geomatics labs containing the latest equipment and software, supplemented by a remotely accessible server for distance learning.
  • Take part in clubs, campus events and networking opportunities. These organizations include the Geomatics Student Association (GSA) 鈥 a group that is active both on campus and in the community, offering students a variety of leadership, volunteer and mentorship opportunities.
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Geomatics bachelor鈥檚 degree program curriculum

The geomatics program curriculum covers topics such as land surveying, mapping, geodesy (studying the shape of the earth), digital photogrammetry (developing 3D measurements from photos), hydrographic surveying (surveying underwater), remote sensing (mapping from satellite data), LiDAR (laser scanning from airplanes), geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS/GNSS).

Top classes for geomatics majors

  • Computer-Aided Drafting for Surveyors (surveying emphasis)
  • Spatial Data Structures (geospatial emphasis)
  • Object-Oriented Programming (developer emphasis)