Overview

Not everyone is born with the gift of spatial awareness, but the GIS industry is a growing field! The Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates surveying and mapping job opportunities will increase by 4 percent in the coming decade.

Northwest also recently partnered with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), which provides students with profession-based experience while increasing NGA map production capability to meet national security challenges. This partnership also opens doors for Bearcats to obtain internship and employment experience!

With this Geography - Geographic Information Science program at the Northwest Missouri State University, students can access incredible resources and tools, such as the computer labs in the Valk Center. These labs house the latest versions of industry-standard GIS software to ensure students' competitiveness in the job market. Field trips also provide opportunities to learn about GPS technologies outside the classroom.

Career Opportunities

GIS technician

GIS analyst

Farming entrepreneur

Mapping and cartography technician

Precision agriculture

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Statistics

GPS Fundamentals

Web Mapping

Image Interpretation and Analysis

Remote Sensing

Customized GIS

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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National students: There is no deadline for admission applications as we have a rolling admissions process.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maryville, United States

Disciplines

Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Statistics View 423 other Bachelors in Statistics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Freshman admission for international students is evaluated on an individual basis. Admission is offered to students who possess academic qualifications equivalent to those required for domestic first-time freshmen.

For comparison purposes, admission requirements for domestic first-time freshmen must include the following:

A minimum high school grade point average of 2.00 or "C" average and;

A college-preparatory curriculum in secondary school, including courses in mathematics, science, language and social studies.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

34716 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34716 USD per year during 48 months.
National

33936 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33936 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

25545 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25545 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Maryville

800 - 1300 USD /month

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