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Major Overview for Cartography

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Overview for Cartography

A program that focuses on the systematic study of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the science of mapping geographic information. Includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, map design and layout, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, cartographic editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping problems.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Cartography

Top 15 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Cartography among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Texas State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
20
(0.4%)
Minimally Selective$14,284
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
18
(1.4%)
Minimally Selective$14,697
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
14
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$14,025
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
13
(0.2%)
Moderately Selective$14,765
Texas A & M University
College Station, TX
9
(0.1%)
Minimally Selective$14,971
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
6
(0.1%)
Minimally Selective$11,470
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
5
(0.2%)
Minimally Selective$12,678
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
4
(0.1%)
Minimally Selective$12,400
Salem State College
Salem, MA
4
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$15,238
East Central University
Ada, OK
4
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$9,668
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.