Explore GIS at Iowa College and Universities

Iowa State University — Ames
Iowa State offers a graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems for students from a wide range of disciplines. The 13-credit program develops skills in GIS foundations, tools, techniques, and applications. Undergraduate students can also pursue a minor in Geographic Information Science.

Iowa State’s GIS Graduate Certificate
Undergraduate GIS Learning Opportunities

University of Iowa — Iowa City
The University of Iowa offers an undergraduate certificate in Geographic Information Science and a GIScience track within its bachelor’s degree in Geographical and Sustainability Sciences. Students develop skills in spatial analysis, remote sensing, and geographic visualization. Graduate students can pursue an MS in Informatics with a specialization in Geoinformatics.

GIS Certificate
Bachelor’s GIScience Track
Graduate Geoinformatics

University of Northern Iowa — Cedar Falls
UNI offers a Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Science and a 15-credit GIS and Cartography certificate available at undergraduate and graduate levels. Students gain practical experience with GIS, digital mapping, GPS, and remote sensing. UNI also offers a master’s degree in Geography with opportunities for advanced study in GIS and remote sensing.

GIS Bachelor’s Degree
GIS and Cartography Certificate
Geography Master’s Degree

 

GIS Coursework Also Available at These Schools

Explore additional opportunities to learn GIS at Iowa colleges and universities. These schools incorporate GIS into coursework in areas such as environmental science, conservation, engineering, and spatial analysis. Visit each school’s website for course details and current availability.

Central College — Pella
Geography

Coe College — Cedar Rapids
Environmental Science

Graceland University — Lamoni
Sustainability Studies

Kirkwood Community College — Cedar Rapids
Agricultural Sciences