According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, geospatial employment numbers are expected to grow 22% from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations.

The increasing use of computer generated maps for national security, government planning, social media, and internet technologies are creating a demand for graduates that have skills in geospatial technologies, which is mainly GPS, GIS, and remote sensing.

Courses in the Geographic Science & Technology program are not only congruent with the techniques and practices of professionals in the industry, but also designed to let various student interests thrive.