St. Cloud State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. - Geography: Geographic Information Science, Geographic Information Science Certificate

Program Description:

The GIS emphasis within the M.S. in Geography provides training in the use of technology for analyzing and displaying geographic data, including cartography and spatial analysis.
Plans Offered:

Master of Science: GIS, Plan A (Thesis) at 30 credits
Master of Science: GIS, Plan B (Starred Paper) at 33 credits


The GIS certificate is available for students who wish advanced study in geographic techniques.

# of Credits Required:

30-33

International Student Requirements:

In addition to submitting an application, application fee, GRE/GMAT scores, and 3 letters of recommendation, international students must also submit scores from a language admission exam and financial documentation stating that the student has $17,000 USD in support of graduate study. Qualifying language admission exams and required scores are as follows: TOEFL: 213 on the computer exam, 550 on the paper exam or 79 on the iBT with no subscore under 17; Michigan Placement Test: 80; IELTS: 6.5

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

289.00 

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999