Coordinates the creation and maintains quality control of maps and related articles and report findings. Performs spatial analyses of archeological data and creates graphics for analysts using geographic information systems and other digital methods.
Between 2021 and 2031 there is expected to be a 2.1% increase in jobs.
Meaning about 300 jobs should open up. It is slower than most other jobs.
Required bachelor’s degree in cartography, geography, geometrics, or surveying.
Address: 100 W.D. Funkhouser Building University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 40506-0054
Website: https://www.uky.edu/
Information on the Major:
https://geography.as.uky.edu/cartlab-courses
Address: 1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY 42101-3576
Website: https://www.wku.edu/
Information on the Major: https://www.wku.edu/engs/
Address: 521 Lancaster Ave. Charles Douglas Whitlock Bldg. CPO 54, Room 112 Richmond, KY 40475
Website: https://www.eku.edu/
Information on the Major:
Committed
Great Researcher
Artistic
Able to interpret data, and input it into a map
ArcGIS
BatchGeo
Maptive
Mapline
Get to work with surroundings
Very useful for people
Fun to get into
Doesn’t pay great
Outlook is slower than other jobs
Repetitive and time consuming
Working inside with computers, and interpreting data.
Career Researched By: Henry Levy A3