by our College Data Analytics TeamSurveying Technology/Surveying was the 602nd most popular major in the 2020-2021 school year. Colleges in the United States reported awarding 813 degrees in this year alone. This represents a 2.6% increase in surveying degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 792.
Our 2023 Best Surveying Technology/Surveying Schools ranking analyzes 24 of these schools to determine the best overall colleges for surveying technology/surveying students. Explore this or one of our many other custom surveying rankings further below.
Surveying Technology/Surveying majors are found most commonly in careers in which understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents is important. Required skills include using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems and using mathematics to solve problems.
surveying technology/surveying degree applicants generally need have finished high school or their GED. Many schools may also have GPA and SAT/ACT score minimums that must be met. Once you obtain your degree, additional surveying certifications required to pursue a career in this field.
There are various different levels of surveying degrees. You can get anything from a in surveying technology/surveying to the highest surveying degree, a . Different surveying technology/surveying degrees vary in how long they take.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
A bachelor's degree is the most common level of education achieved by those in careers related to surveying, with approximately 34.9% of workers getting one. See the the most common levels of education for surveying workers below.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 35.0% |
| Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 19.4% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 16.6% |
| High School Diploma | 11.0% |
| Some College Courses | 10.6% |
61.8% of surveying workers have at least a associate. The chart below shows what degree level those who work in surveying technology/surveying have obtained.
The education level required is different depending on the surveying career you are seeking.
Want a job when you graduate with your surveying degree? Surveying Technology/Surveying careers are expected to grow 11.7% between 2016 and 2026.
The following options are some of the most in-demand careers related to surveying technology/surveying.
| Occupation Name | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | 66,600 | 10.6% |
| Surveyors | 49,800 | 11.2% |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 15,000 | 19.0% |
As you might expect, salaries for surveying graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Salaries for surveying technology/surveying graduates can vary widely by the occupation you choose as well. The following table shows the top highest paying careers surveying grads often go into.
| Occupation Name | Median Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $68,340 |
| Surveyors | $66,440 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $47,690 |
With over 167 different surveying degree programs to choose from, finding the best fit for you can be a challenge. Fortunately you have come to the right place. We have analyzed all of these schools to come up with hundreds of unbiased surveying school rankings to help you with this.
One of 2 majors within the Engineering-Related Technologies area of study, Surveying Technology/Surveying has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hydraulics & Fluid Power Technology | 131 |
| Other Engineering-Related Technologies | 45 |
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