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Here’s what some members of the GIS community are saying about GISDegree.org:

“In my role on the Esri education team and as someone immersed in geography and GIS education, I receive daily inquiries from students, professionals, and others asking where they can achieve their career goals through GIS. GISDegree.org is a valuable resource that I point people to via this essay and its accompanying video. Thank you all for this resource!”
– Dr. Joseph Kerski, Esri Education Manager

“GISDegree is the best source of information for anyone looking to expand their GIS knowledge and pursue a career in the field. Newcomers to the field, veterans looking to build on their skillset, and everyone in between will find value in this comprehensive and well-organized resource.”
– Jacob Mark, Past-Chair of California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) & Geospatial Project Manager for Dewberry

“Love your website. I am preparing a proposal for a GIS degree at Towson and your website provides great resources for my proposal.”
– Dr. Charles Schmitz, Chair of the Department of Geography & Environmental Planning at Towson University

Why GISDegree.org?

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a field for data lovers. If you’re on this site, you’re already aware that the market is in desperate need of tech-savvy experts who know how to handle geospatial data. Industries are hungry for folks with solid data science skills and a knack for turning two-dimensional findings into three-dimensional insights.

• You can try earning GIS experience on the job.
• You can sign up for free courses in Python and ArcGIS.
• And/or you can put a regionally accredited GIS degree or certificate on your résumé.

To meet demand, Departments of Geography & Computer Science are banding together to provide all kinds of on-campus and online offerings at the undergraduate and graduate level.

We’ve designed GISDegree.org to help you sift through your options. Our practical guides & listings contain all the info you need to make a decision. Explore links to GIS program costs, coursework, and admission requirements. Compare and contrast schools in our online GIS rankings. Or narrow your research to GIS programs in your state. If you feel like an academic qualification is the right choice, we want you to be happy with the outcome!

Meet Our Team of GIS Experts

There’s nothing worse than amateur career advice. When we were developing this site, we were determined to give you real-world insights. So we enlisted the help of dedicated data researchers and qualified GIS writers, including:

• A current GIS Technician with a BA in Geography who has also worked as a GIS Analyst and GIS Data Specialist.
• A current Geospatial Analyst/Data Scientist with a BA in Geography and an MS in Geospatial Information Science.

Better yet, their counsel is based on years of GIS experience in many different workplace scenarios, including the National Guard and the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

GISDegree.org is an independent resource, so our team has no skin in the academic game. After browsing through our degree guides and reading up on GIS Career Resources, you may determine that the best scenario for you at this moment is GISP certification. Or a low-cost BS with a GIS concentration at your local public university. Or an online MS in GIS from a prestigious private school. Whatever you decide, we’ll back you to the hilt.