GIST or Geographic Information Science Technology is becoming an increasingly popular degree course in the United States, not least because of the amount of different careers available upon graduation. After graduating from an online GIST program, you can work for the government, for law enforcement and criminal justice, in transportation, or even for health and human services, the options are endless. Although you may be also one of the millions of American graduates with student loans that can add immense stress to your career. Fortunately, there is now a student loan calculator that can help you refinance to lower your interest and make your debt manageable.
And, now that colleges like the University of Southern California are offering online geographic information science and technology degree courses, anyone can study from the comfort of their own home. The infographic below, created by the university, explains in full just what you can do with a GIST degree. As you can see, there are tons of industries you can work in.
Common Career Paths for the Student of Geographic Information and Technology is an infographic created by the University of Southern California.