GIScience technology continues to be a growth industry, both locally and nationally. Most government agencies and private organizations that use geographical data either have added or plan to add GIS and related spatial technologies to their operations. There are excellent career opportunities for AB and BS degree holders with a GIScience certificate and also for technical professionals who have been trained in GIScience. GIScience professionals come from such diverse backgrounds as anthropology, business, civil engineering, computer science, ecology, geography, geology, public health, urban planning, and many more.
Students combining geography and computer programming are especially in great demand.