Credit Programs

Geomatics Technology (Surveying)

Course ContactBeth Ihnatolya
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Financial Aid Eligible?
Yes
Learning Format
On Campus
In-person/Online Hybrid
Schedule
Day Only

Geomatics Technology AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A40420

The Geomatics Technology AAS Degree trains technicians in the many areas of surveying:

  • Land surveying
  • Route surveying
  • Construction surveying
  • Photogrammetry
  • Mapping
  • Global positioning systems
  • Geographical information systems
  • Other areas of property description and measurements

Course work includes the communication and computational skills required for the following:

  • Boundary, construction, route and control surveying
  • Photogrammetry
  • Topography
  • Drainage
  • Surveying law
  • Subdivision design

Emphasis is placed upon applications of electronic data collection and related software, including CAD.

Graduates should qualify for jobs as survey party chief, instrument person, surveying technician, highway surveyor, mapper, GPS technician and CAD operator. Graduates will be prepared to pursue the requirements necessary to become a Registered Land Surveyor in North Carolina.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5,016.00
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
Total Credits
66
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


USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.