Coastal Studies and GIS Technology
at Nunez Community College
New Orleans Catalog
About
Nunez Community College is a student-centered institution that delivers relevant and innovative curriculum integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to academic credentials and workforce opportunities. Nunez serves a vital role in the community by engaging with partners to support student success and personal growth.
The Coastal Studies and GIS Technology program prepares students for coastal-focused careers with a focus on GIS technology skills and instruction in coastal and environmental science. The program blends instruction in technical skills, regulatory information, and science to produce completers who have valuable skills to apply to the sector and have a thorough understanding of the complicated problems of the environment to be informed advocates for coastal stewardship and be a part of innovative solutions.
Takes
1-2 Years
Costs
$10.5k
Leads to
$77.5k careers
Example Career
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Assist scientists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support.
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Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$37,040
$77,500
$119,770
$17.81
$37.26
$57.58
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Median wages for Surveying and Mapping technicians are around $21/hr in the U.S. This program is more closely related to Geographic Information Systems Technicians, for which we don't have wage data. GIS technicians assist scientists, technologists, or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
The program has three levels:
- Career and Technical Certificate in Wastewater Plant Operator.
- Career and Technical Certificate in Water Plant Operator.
- Certificate of Technical Studies in Coastal Geospatial Information Science focuses on GIS technology and the ability to apply it in the coastal related jobs. Students completing this certificate have an in-demand skill and are employable as survey and mapping technicians.
- Technical Diploma in Coastal Studies and GIS Technology adds coursework in coastal science and regulation important to understanding the permitting process. A block of approved electives allows students to choose training in both technical and construction skills.
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Coastal Studies and GIS Technology adds 15 hours of related general education courses in Math, Composition, History, and Social Sciences.
Admissions
High school diploma or equivalency. Nunez Community College is an open-enrollment institution. This means that regardless of your ACT or COMPASS scores, you are eligible to begin enrolling in classes on our campus.
In order to begin the application process, you will need to complete an online application form via Nunez's website. There's more information available here: https://www.nunez.edu/admissions
Contact
Who do I contact?
Nunez Community College
3710 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043