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Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
Makes maps and analyzes data about places.
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GIS specialists use mapping software to track everything from property lines and power lines to disease outbreaks and wildlife, for counties, utilities, engineering firms, and environmental and emergency agencies.
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High school courses that build toward it
- Human Geography · Social Studies
Builds geography, which this job uses.
- Computer Science Principles · Computer Science
Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.
- Pre-Algebra · Math
Builds math, which this job uses.
- English 10 · English
Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.
- Engineering Design · Career and Technical
Builds design and technical drawing, which this job uses.
- Environmental Science · Science
Builds geography, which this job uses.
Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.