Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

Read the full guide

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.

Open the gis specialist guide

The guide checks the courses against your plan, with things to try each year. Free account needed.

High school courses that build toward it

• Pre-Algebra · Math

  Builds math, which this job uses.

• Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

  Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

• Human Geography · Social Studies

  Builds geography, which this job uses.

• Engineering Design · Career and Technical

  Builds engineering, which this job uses.

• Physics · Science

  Builds physics, which this job uses.

• English 10 · English

  Builds reading and writing, 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.