Online Bachelor of Science in GIST
Chart Your Digital Odyssey: Elevate Your Future with our Bachelor's in Geographic Information Science and Technology
"I've really enjoyed the program and appreciate the work all the professors have put into the program. It's been great expanding my skills and I'm happy to be in a new job now, doing GIS work." -Sean Madigan, GIS Alum
About the Major
This bachelor’s degree program, offered by one of the top 10 geography schools in the nation, gives you the tools to map your own path. Geographic Information Systems Technology (GIST) is on the rise in every industry, so you’ll have career options ranging from app developer to volcanologist.
Arizona’s program stands out from the pack via expert faculty who balance GIST fundamentals with key growth areas, allowing students to gain the experience needed to enter the high-tech workforce. This is achieved by emphasizing cutting-edge coursework in cartography, geo-visualization, web and mobile applications, and open source programming, all of which give you an edge over the competition. We also offer a strong remote sensing science component developed by top research faculty.
This undergraduate program focuses on professional GIS and applied GIS, which are vital for students looking to obtain a job right out of college. You’ll complete applied, project-based coursework and a senior capstone project tailored to you and the professional skills you want to build for your career. Arizona’s GIST programs are based on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Geospatial Technology Competency Model, meaning you’ll have a clear path to your career as soon as you graduate.
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Program Costs
You can look up the cost of the program using the Bursar's tuition calculator.
Areas of Study
- Computer & Information Science
- Engineering & Technology
- Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
- Psychology & Human Behavior
- Social & Behavioral Sciences