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Natural Resources-GIS

Green River College ETPL
This program prepares graduates to work outside collecting data using electronic equipment such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) or ArcPad, laser range-finders, and data-loggers. Students will also work inside at a computer, downloading the data collected into databases to produce Geographic Information systems (GIS) computer-generated maps for public and private entities.
Visit the program website Monica Priebe; Eric Oien; Sam Thompson; Jessyka Willams (253) 833-9111 monica.priebe@greenriver.edu; eric.oien@greenriver.edu; sthompson@greenriver.edu; jrwilliams@greenriver.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$14,706.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Green River College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

119

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Geographic Information Science and Cartography

Completion rate

92%

Employment rate

65%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$25.75

Typical (median) annual earnings

$41,139.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Geographic Information Science and Cartography

Other Industries

25%

Retail Trade

19%

Accommodation and Food Services

19%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

15%

Manufacturing

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
57
Completion rate
92%
Average number of students who completed each year
19
Gender
Male
55%
Female
45%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
78%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
52%
30 to 39
26%
40 to 49
15%
50 and over
8%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
4%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
23%
Some college experience, but no degree
42%
Certificate or AA
21%
BA or higher
10%