Master’s in Applied Geospatial Analytics

Purdue University’s 100% online Master's in Applied Geospatial Analytics program combines a world-class graduate degree in geospatial analysis with the convenience of online coursework. You will gain skills to create strategic data-driven analyses, with a focus on geospatial intelligence.

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Overview
Discover if the Master’s in Applied Geospatial Analytics is right for you.

Earn Three Graduate Certificates
Graduates can also earn three graduate-level certificates, giving you the opportunity to enhance your marketability throughout your career.

-Applied Data Analytics
-Spatial Data Science
-Strategic Communication Management

Program Highlights
Build strong relationships with your classmates who come from a wide array of professional backgrounds. Develop knowledge in your chosen field and learn from the same world-class faculty who teach our on-campus programs. Learn how to apply geospatial analysis techniques using GIS software to make judgments and solve problems.

12.1%
Projected Job Growth
30
number of credits required
$750
Cost per credit hour (In-State Residents)
$775
cost per credit hour (Out-of-State Residents)

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Program Specifics

Learn more about the Master’s in Applied Geospatial Analytics Program

The Master’s in Applied Geospatial Analytics program is offered through the Graduate School in partnership with the College of Agriculture, College of Liberal Arts, and Polytechnic Institute at Purdue University. This interdisciplinary collaboration provides a level of academic quality that will help you distinguish yourself and advance your career.

  • Environmental Informatics
  • Remote Sensing of Land Resources -Geographic Information System Application
  • Data Visualization Tools and Applications
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Literacy
  • Seminar in Strategic Communication
  • Seminar in Global Strategic Communication
  • Seminar in Crisis Communication
  • Strategic Communication and Social Media
  • Communication and Leadership
  • Advanced Spatial Ecology and GIS –

Plan of Study can be found here: https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/degrees/masters-applied-geospatial-analytics-online/applied-geospatial-analytics-plan-of-study


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Students in the Master’s in Applied Geospatial Analytics program are eligible for the Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit. Check your eligibility or enrollment status on eBenefits at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs website. For questions regarding VA benefits at Purdue University, please contact the Veteran and Military Success Center.

Master’s Degrees Can Help Professionals Make Big Career Leaps 

For many professionals, earning a master’s degree can provide a big return-on-investment. In addition to financial benefits like salary increases and promotions, master’s degrees also help professionals learn in-demand skills, which can improve their job prospects, help them pivot to a new industry, or help them stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. Many employers value the advanced skills that master’s programs teach, and research shows that job candidates with master’s degrees have average salary increases from 25% to more than 75% in select fields. Ask your enrollment counselor for details on Purdue’s online master’s programs or learn more about the benefits of earning a master’s here

Career Outcomes

286,941
Unique Job Postings
12.1%
projected growth
$117.6k
Median Advertised salaries

Top Job Titles

  • Climate Scientist
  • Emergency Management and Disaster Planning
  • Environmental Resource Management
  • Forester
  • GIS/Geospatial Analyst
  • Health Geographer
  • Oceanographer
  • Planner (Land Use, Regional, Transportation, Urban)
  • Senior Data and Reporting Professional
  • Surveying and Cartography

Top Industries

  • Construction Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geography
  • Military
  • Public Health
  • Public Utilities

Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.

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