Comments on: Is a GIS Master’s Degree Worth It?

By: Karina

Karina — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 11:30:54 +0000

I have a BS in Geology and have been working for the last 4 years in GIS. Nowadays it seems for the higher paying GIS jobs they would like you having a Masters. The pay difference depends on where you live and can be $50k more. I’m currently thinking of going to get mine. But I will say programming languages are also something to look into when I was In college they started making it mandatory after I graduated so that’s something I’m personally lacking. But will be looking into it. Hope this helps.

By: Haruna Hamidu

Haruna Hamidu — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:02:26 +0000

Please can I be working and at the same time do schooling for a US Master’s degree?

By: Jim Miller

Jim Miller — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:25:36 +0000

First keep in mind…there are two degrees: MS in GIS & MGIS; MS is a more significant degree (MS thesis typically required). I think the 10s of K$ is not worth it. Very few jobs require it let alone need it. I did it for my resume…I could have learned everything on my own through the Internet. It’s been 7 years…not once has a potential employer mentioned my MGIS degree found on my resume. Just get work experience…that’s the most important. And be sure to learn programming skills…this is where the jobs are

By: Malongo Ives

Malongo Ives — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:07:08 +0000

I have a bachelor’s degree in geology but it’s been more than 5 years I work as GIS. I would like to have a master’s degree in GIS to create my own company to master the stakes and manage the large-scale GIS projects

By: fionag11

fionag11 — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:11:42 +0000

Don’t get a PhD unless you want to work in academia, research, or start your own company. You will have trouble getting hired in the private sector as you will be seen as overqualified and too expensive. However, a Master’s is an asset in the private sector, while also qualifying you for more research and public service jobs. I added a MSc in Geography specializing in Remote Sensing to a GIS certificate and it opened some new doors to me.