GIS Career Pathways
THE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(GIS) degree program is built on a foundation of
computer-aided mapping and surveying technology for collecting
spatial data, database generation and manipulation for tabular
data, and GIS specific courses for organization, analysis and
reporting.
Students in this program create maps that identify quantities
and/or densities, analyze what's inside or near a study area and
indicate change. Graduates work in retail and commercial
businesses, natural resources, education, federal/state/local
governments, banking and insurance, internet, publishing and real
estate. GIS careers typically include positions such as GIS
technician, project manager, computer programmer, database
administrator, system administrator, cartographic designer,
business development, and related managerial and administrative
roles.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Career pathways is a system developed to help guide
students toward specific professional goals by providing a
defined list of courses offering expert training. The various
courses help lead students to completion certificates and/or
degrees that identify the student as being qualified to work in a
particular field.
WHO CAN USE CAREER PATHWAYS?
Career pathways can be used by students recently graduated from
high school OR by adults who have been out of school for quite some
time. In either case, career pathway students need to have the
desire to help themselves and the desire to explore the
possibilities of a new profession.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
For GIS related career information, salary and job
opportunities state-wide visit the
OLMIS (Oregon Labor Market Information System) web site.
GET STARTED
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COCC is an affirmative action,
equal opportunity institution.
For more information, contact the GIS office at
(541) 383-7720