Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Geographic Information Science and Technology] From Texas A&M University

Students will receive a rigorous and modern-day education and training in GIST with application knowledge in physical and human geography. Employers require problem solvers, not button pushers, to address problems in various application domains. The BS in GIST is designed to:

• Provide modern-day exposure to the rapidly changing field of GIST
• Balance education and training with a focus on competency
• Provide application and problem-solving experiences
• Support student activities and research
• Provide students with professional experience
• Produce high-quality geographers with strong GIST knowledge and skills

Geospatial technology graduates are in extremely high demand and, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, are one of the highest growth areas in the federal government, particularly in homeland security activities, as well as in energy, software and engineering firms, biomedical and biohazard research, among many others. A 35% annual rate of growth in geospatial technology-related degrees are projected by the U.S. Department of Labor.