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What it Takes to Become a GIScience Professional

What it Takes to Become a GIScience Professional

Explore all of the aspects of a GIS career with our new Kent State University infographic. Read more here!

College of Sciences and Humanities Geographic Information Science Environment Management Master’s Degree Career
January 17, 2018 • 
Editorial Staff

Click on the image below to explore all of the aspects of a GIS career with our new infographic. Read up on the job market, education requirements and salary expectations for a GIScience professional.

Graphic depicting what it takes to become a GIScience Professional

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