From swamps to beaches to amusement parks, the landscape of Florida is as varied as how the state uses GIS. The Departments of Transportation, Revenue, and Environmental Protection all leverage GIS regularly to support their operations and inform the public. And in a world where hurricanes have increased in both frequency and severity, GIS plays a key role in disaster response efforts.
For students pursuing a GIS degree in Florida, this means ample and diverse career opportunities. The state ranks in the top five in the nation for GIS job openings. By completing one of the Florida GIS degree programs listed below, you’ll be able to choose between numerous career paths in different industries.
Schools in Florida with GIS Degree Programs
12 Schools Found
Florida
Brevard Community College
Department of Computer Information Technology
Cocoa, Florida
Broward College
Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Florida Atlantic University
Geosciences Department
Boca Raton, Florida
Florida International University
Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs
Miami, Florida
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Jacksonville, Florida
Florida State University
Department of Geography
Tallahassee, Florida
Jacksonville University
Department of Sustainability, Geography, and Environmental Planning
Jacksonville, Florida
The University of West Florida
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Pensacola, Florida
University of Florida
Geography Department
Gainesville, Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Geography
Offered Online
Certificate in Digital Geography and GIS
Offered Online
Certificate in Geomatics
Offered Online
University of Miami
Department of Geography and Sustainable Development
Coral Gables, Florida
University of South Florida-Main Campus
School of Geosciences
Tampa, Florida
University of South Florida-St. Petersburg Campus
College of Arts and Sciences
St. Petersburg, Florida