BS Geographic Information Science at Arizona State University

Programme overview

In the Bachelor of Science program in geographic information science, you start by learning the basics of mapping, geospatial technology, data analysis, and computer programming. As you move into higher-level courses, you build on these skills to learn how geospatial tools can be used to study and solve real-world environmental and social problems through advanced spatial analysis.

Faculty: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses GIS 205 Geographic Information Science I GIS 211 Geographic Information Science II GIS 311 Geographic Information Science III GIS 270 Statistics for Geography and Planning GIS 470 Advanced Statistics for Geography and Planning GIS 222 Programming Principles in GIS I What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Cartographer (Map Maker) Growth: 7.4% Median Salary: $81,390 Learn more Data Scientist Growth: 34.6% Median Salary: $120,230 Learn more Geodetic Surveyor Growth: 5.8% Median Salary: $75,440 Learn more Geographic Information Systems Analyst (GIS Analyst) Growth: -2.1% Median Salary: $102,040 Learn more Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS Technician) Growth: 5.1% Median Salary: $116,580 Learn more Geospatial Intelligence Analyst Growth: 2.1% Median Salary: $122,570 Learn more Intelligence Officer Growth: 0.2% Median Salary: $93,790 Learn more Survey Technician Growth: 5.8% Median Salary: $54,240 Learn more Traffic Analyst Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $59,090 Learn more Urban Planner Growth: 3.9% Median Salary: $89,320 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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