Temple College Cartography

  • 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. Read more about cartographers and photogrammetrists in our career profile section.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 12,300
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 15,600
      • Percent Job Growth: 3.30%
    • 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. Read more about surveying technicians in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX

      • Total Employment: 50
      • Average Annual Salary: $32,730
      • Average Hourly Rate: $15.74
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 77,000
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 92,700
      • Percent Job Growth: 15.70%
    • Job Description
      Calculate mapmaking information from field notes, and draw and verify accuracy of topographical maps. Read more about mapping technicians in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX

      • Total Employment: 50
      • Average Annual Salary: $32,730
      • Average Hourly Rate: $15.74
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 77,000
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 92,700
      • Percent Job Growth: 15.70%
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Cartography
     TotalCertificateAssociate
    Overall
    All Students3-3
     
    By Gender
    Male2-2
    Female1-1
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien---
    American Indian---
    Black---
    Asian---
    Hispanic---
    White3-3
    Unknown---
     
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