Geospatial Information Sciences

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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.

Students have opportunities to gain experience through internships, research and participation in student organizations. The job placement rates of our undergraduate, master and Ph.D. students were 72.7%, 97.6% and 100% respectively.

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.