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Geospatial Information Sciences

Our undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate programs in Geospatial Information Sciences prepare students to work in a fast-growing field that involves using technology to collect, store, manage and analyze geographical data. Students gain skills using technologies including geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning system (GPS) and satellite-based remote sensing.

The Geospatial Information Sciences program ranked No. 1 in the nation for GIScience/Computation and Spatial Analysis/Statistics by Geographical Perspectives. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the U.S. Geological Survey designated the program a Center of Academic Excellence, the only one in Texas and one of 17 nationwide, and the Esri named it one of its Innovation Programs. Our faculty includes leading experts in the field and pioneering researchers in Geospatial Information Sciences. 

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Computational and Geospatial Science

Our Bachelor of Science in Computational and Geospatial Science, offered in collaboration with the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, prepares students to address complex, location-based challenges across diverse fields such as environmental management, energy planning, national security, disaster response, and more. The program explores the power of geospatial data and its applications on the Earth’s surface, from widely used tools like web mapping services to mission-critical operations in government and industry.

Students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies including satellite imagery, drones, and mobile data collection. They develop expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and spatial data science, while building strong programming and computational skills.

Graduates are uniquely positioned to lead in a rapidly evolving world where understanding and analyzing spatial relationships is essential for solving global problems.

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In a strategic partnership between UT Dallas GISc and Pioneer Natural Resources, scholarships have been created through Pioneer’s generous donation. These scholarships bolster our program with career-focused instruction, support advanced research, and aim to expand undergraduate participation while encouraging further studies at UT Dallas.

Our GIS program is also a designed Esri Innovation Program (EIP). Our students have the opportunity to win the Esri-sponsored Student of the Year award, which comes with a $500 prize and other honors.

Undergrad Fast Facts

Geospatial information sciences. Fast Facts with Ut Dallas school of economic, political, and policy sciences. ,890-88,900 is the average salary per year with a bachelor’s degree. There is a 5% Growth of employment which is faster than average. Data is from Bureau of Labor Statistics. 0 billion yearly global value of gis & related geospatial economy. Data is from ERSI. WHY GEOSPATIAL INFO. SCIENCES? Earn MORE money than Chemistry majors! The graph shows that UTD GIS majors earn more than their Chemistry major counterparts in their first and fifth year. Data is from UTSEEK. Real UTD alumni employers include: CAPITAL ONE ATMOS ENERGY DFW AIRPORT PIONEER RESOURCES Job titles include: GIS ANALYST GIS TECHNICIAN GEOSPATIAL ANALYST CARTOGRAPHER SPATIAL DATA SCIENTIST REMOTE SENSING SPECIALIST REGIONAL PLANNER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST RESEARCHER GEOSPATIAL DATA MANAGER Program ranked No. 1 in the nation For GIScience/Computation and Spatial Analysis/Statistics by Geographical Perspectives. @UTDEPPS
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Master’s Fast Fact

Master of Science in GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION SCIENCES (GIS). Fast Facts with Ut Dallas school of economics, political, and policy sciences. ,241 is the UTD Median Salary (Average age 40). Data is from Steppingblocks via LINKEDIN. 5% Growth OF EMPLOYMENT which is FASTER THAN AVERAGE. Data is from Bureau of Labor Statistics. 0 BILLION YEARLY GLOBAL VALUE OF GIS & RELATED GEOSPATIAL ECONOMY. Data is from ERSI. REAL UTD MASTER’S ALUMNI EMPLOYERS include: City of Dallas National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Department of Homeland Security DFW Airport Atmos Esri Pioneer Apple Job titles include: GIS Analyst/Specialist GIS Programmer Software/App Engineer Data Scientist/Analyst/Engineer Geospatial Logistics/Market Analyst Spatial Epidemiologist Urban and Regional Planner Program ranked No. 1 in the nation for GIScience/Computation and Spatial Analysis/Statistics by Geographical Perspectives. Data is from BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS. LEARN MORE by scanning the QR code. @UTDEPPS
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UTD PhD Alumni Insights

Pie Charts showing the data of Real UTD Geospatial Information Science PhD Alumni. Left pie chart shows median salaries. -99K is 18.2%. 0-149K is 63.6%. 0K+ is 18.2%. Right pie chart shows job sector placements. 10% Government, 46.7% For-Profit, 3.3% Non-Profit and 40% for Academia.
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