Kent Online Degrees Blog
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 Arts and Sciences 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

Editorial Staff
Editorial Staff
The editorial team at Kent State Online is composed of dedicated professionals with expertise in higher education, digital marketing, and content strategy. Our mission is to create insightful, engaging, and informative content that empowers prospective students to make informed decisions about advancing their education and careers.
GISc Program Status Update
This program is not currently accepting new students. Please visit our program listing to explore additional graduate programs available at Kent State.
Explore more graduate programs here
Latest Blogs
How Online Master’s Programs Can Lead To Public Health Careers
Kent Online Degrees Blog
Online Masters Programs and Public Health Careers
Public Health College of Public Health Clinical Epidemiology Master’s Degree Career
Public health careers appeal to different people for different reasons, just as certain universities make more sense for certain individuals. The university you choose should be a conduit through which you can achieve your aspirations, and there are many factors to consider in the selection process. For some the most important of these may be prestige, while others may weigh connections or affordability more heavily.
January 17, 2019
 · 
Editorial Staff
A Marine Science research vessel
Kent Online Degrees Blog
A Marine Science Experiential Learning Deep Dive
College of Arts and Sciences Geographic Information Science Student Profile Master’s Degree Career
Geographic information science (GISc) has numerous applications in fields ranging from emergency response and agriculture to finance and real estate, and with GISc jobs set to increase by 14% by 2026,1 a master’s in GISc and a solid understanding of how to apply geographic information systems (GIS) could be what sets you apart in this growing field.
January 7, 2019
 · 
Editorial Staff
Major Criminology Theories infographic
Kent Online Degrees Blog
Major Criminology Theories and How They Affect Policy
College of Arts and Sciences Criminal Justice Criminology Master’s Degree Public Policy
What is criminal behavior, and what causes it? How a society answers these fundamental questions plays an essential role in how it responds to crime, from developing crime prevention programs to designing incarceration systems and rehabilitating criminals. As part of this effort, criminologists and experts across related fields such as healthcare, sociology and psychology work toward an understanding of the causes of criminal behavior, both by proposing new theories and testing existing ones.
October 31, 2018
 · 
Editorial Staff
Load More
Explore Our Online Programs
All Online Programs
May 31, 2023
Online Undergraduate Degrees
Online Graduate Degrees
Online Certificate Degrees
Online Minors
Online Minors
May 31, 2023
Online Non-Degree Licensure Programs
Online Non-Degree Graduate Licensure Programs
January 18, 2024
Get Started
How to Become a Kent State Online Student
May 31, 2023
Online Student FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
May 11, 2023
For Military Veterans
Center for Adult Veteran Services
May 31, 2023
For International Students
Approximately 1,500 international students from 100 countries are enrolled at Kent State University. We’re excited to have you join us, and our international admission team is here to help you every step of the way.
July 24, 2024
About Kent State Online
Online Support Center
Tuition & Fees
May 31, 2023
Student Experience
May 31, 2023
online learning with male student
Connect With Us
At Kent State Online, you’re never on your own. Whether you’re learning from across Ohio or across the country, our team is here with personalized support and a strong commitment to helping you succeed.
October 15, 2025