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Surveying technician


What is a surveying technician major?

Students studying to be survey technicians learn to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the delineation, determination, planning and positioning of land tracts, land and water boundaries, land contours and features; and the preparation of related maps, charts and reports. Course topics include applied geodesy, computer graphics, photointerpretation, plane and geodetic surveying, mensuration, traversing, survey equipment operation and maintenance, instrument calibration, and basic cartography.

How much do surveying technician majors make?

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How popular is surveying technician as a major?

Each year, around 180 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 250 students obtain an associate degree in surveying technician. In 2021, 190 students received a bachelor's degree and 256 students received an associate degree. This is relatively the same number of surveying technician majors as there were in 2020. Surveying technician is a relatively uncommon major within engineering technician.

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