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Cartography

College of the Mainland (COM)

  • A program that focuses on the systematic study of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the science of mapping geographic information. Includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, map design and layout, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, cartographic editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping problems. Find Colleges Offering Cartography Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 12,184
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 14,656
      • Percent Job Growth: 20.29%
      Important Abilities
      • Written Comprehension
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Mathematical Reasoning
      • Near Vision
    • Job Description
      Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.
      Salary and Wages

      Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX

      • Total Employment: 3,040
      • Average Annual Salary: $33,940
      • Average Hourly Rate: $16.32
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 75,555
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 90,189
      • Percent Job Growth: 19.37%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Finger Dexterity
      • Near Vision
    • Job Description
      Calculate mapmaking information from field notes, and draw and verify accuracy of topographical maps.
      Salary and Wages

      Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX

      • Total Employment: 3,040
      • Average Annual Salary: $33,940
      • Average Hourly Rate: $16.32
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 75,555
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 90,189
      • Percent Job Growth: 19.37%
      Important Abilities
      • Written Comprehension
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Mathematical Reasoning
      • Near Vision
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