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Beth Ihnatolya
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919-866-5334
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Geomatics Field Technician Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C40420E

The Geomatics Field Tech Certificate allows students to explore various equipment, software and technologies associated with data collection and processing in the surveying industry.

The program allows for hands-on learning with survey equipment and emphasizes essential field skills required for instrument operation, data collection, construction staking and boundary surveying.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$1,140
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
Total Credits
15
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Geographers / GIS Specialists
    53083.63
    Starting Salary
    78449.26
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Geography Professors
    44238.51
    Starting Salary
    75245.65
    Median Annual Wage
    11%
    Growth*
  • Physical / Geoscience Technicians
    28557.84
    Starting Salary
    43471.12
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Surveying / Mapping Technicians
    38995.93
    Starting Salary
    50231.16
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
Wake County USA
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