Environmental Geographic Information Systems

Program Description

Geographic Information System (GIS) is a very important skill for many environmental scientists. This concentration gives students an extensive skill set in GIS that they can use in the job market or as an entry point into graduate school. We also offer the Environmental GIS and GIS double major program so students can earn two degrees, in Environmental GIS and GIS, by taking one additional semester.

In addition to Environmental Geographic Information Systems, other concentrations in this major include:

Points of Pride

Students participate in research with a faculty member and many publish papers and travel to conferences.
Faculty have grants from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Department of Education.
AUM has a relationship with the Dauphin Island Sea Lab that allows students to take marine biology courses at the Sea Lab on the Gulf of Mexico.

Put Your Degree to Work

Note: While salaries vary depending on several factors including your level of experience, education and training, and geography and industry, here is a sampling of the future job growth and salaries in this area.

Employment of life, physical, and social science occupations is projected to grow 7 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations, which will result in about 97,400 new jobs. Increasing demand for expertise in the sciences, particularly in occupations involved in environmental protection, is projected to result in employment growth. The median annual wage for life, physical, and social science occupations was $66,070 in May 2018, which was higher than the median wage for all occupations of $38,640.

U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics sample
Jobs	Median Annual Pay	Job Growth through 2028
Environmental Scientists and Specialists	$71,130	8%
Geographers	$80,300	3%
Environmental Engineers	$87,620	5%

For More Information

Biology Department
Auburn University at Montgomery
Goodwyn Hall 301
334-244-3316

Program Overview

For a full review of this concentration in detail, please see our official online catalog AND consult with an academic advisor.

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Environmental Geographic Information Systems