Would you like to get in on a technology that’s expanding at an exponential pace? In our Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology program, you'll learn to combine sophisticated digital information with the analytical skills that will make you indispensable to a wide range of professions.
The GIS Technology program will prepare students for a career in a high-growth industry, especially for those on an engineering path.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology at a Glance
8 months-2 years to complete1
$1,386-$4,455 tuition2
- Brookhaven3
2 years to complete1
$5,940 tuition2
- Brookhaven3
What Can I Study?
I Want to Go to Work
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Credit Certificates
- Geographic Information Systems Technician Advanced Technical Certificate $1,683 8 months
- Geographic Information Systems Technician Certificate (C1) $1,782 8 months
- Geographic Information Systems Technician Certificate (C2) $4,455 2 years
- Geographic Information Systems Technology Occupational Skills Award $1,386 8 months
Can I Get a Job?
Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.
- These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
- Higher level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
- Workforce (CE) Certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
- Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others, offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work towards an Associate Degree.
- Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for advice.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySpecialist@DallasCollege.edu
What Can I Earn? Will There Be Plenty of Jobs?
After studying GIS, you’ll be able to use digital information to solve problems. These skills are useful in many industries. Check out a few of the incredible career opportunities you’ll be ready for. Your future starts here!
GIS Technicians
$57/hr
Median Salary
2006
Job Openings
+17%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Active Learning
- Coordination
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
$58/hr
Median Salary
69
Job Openings
+14%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Science
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Complex Problem Solving
- Mathematics
- Systems Evaluation
Remote Sensing Technicians
$23/hr
Median Salary
282
Job Openings
+16%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Mathematics
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Systems Analysis
- Writing
- Complex Problem Solving
Urban and Regional Planners
$38/hr
Median Salary
69
Job Openings
+13%
Projected Outlook
Top Skills:
- Active Listening
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Systems Analysis
- Writing
- Complex Problem Solving
- Systems Evaluation
- Social Perceptiveness
All jobs data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence and Lightcast4.
“The best part of my Brookhaven experience: everything! My classes have been excellent; I’ve learned all kinds of mapping and learning to work with others. Knowing how to solve problems and get a job completed is sometimes just as important as the actual job skills.” Read Valerie Brenner's story.
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1Length of time is based on catalog degree plans. Prerequisites may be required, which are not included in this estimate. For most programs, full-time student status is assumed, a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
2Cost is based on tuition rates for program hours for Dallas County residents. The price of most required learning materials (books, software, supplies, etc.) is included with the price of tuition. Visit our Paying for College site to learn more about cost, financial aid, scholarships and more.
3Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options. Not all degree and certificate offerings are available for admission/start at all campuses every semester.
4A portion of Lightcast’s data comes from O*NET Online by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Lightcast has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.