Overview
Students in this Geographic Information Science doctoral program have the opportunity to conduct research at the Spatial Analysis Research Center alongside world-renowned faculty specializing in remote sensing and earth observation, GIS, geoinformatics, spatial statistics and spatial-temporal analysis.
Researchers at Arizona State University are investigating a variety of issues, including voting habits, health crises, altering landscapes and more --- all in an attempt to better understand this complex and changing world.
Career Opportunities
Professionals with expertise in geospatial information science research, theory and practice are in high demand across sectors and industries, including in institutions of higher education, consulting firms and government agencies.
Career examples include:
- computer scientist
- conservation scientist
- geoscientist
- geospatial information scientist or technologist
- geospatial intelligence analyst
- remote sensing scientist or technologist
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- GIScience Issues and Debates
- Geographic Information Science Programming
- Spatial Statistics for Geography and Planning
- Geographic Research Design and Proposal Writing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 13 other PhDs in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in geography, geology, earth science, computer programming, GIS, environmental science, geomatics or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- three letters of recommendation
- written statement
- professional resume
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
48150 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1605 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
44160 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1472 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
26910 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 897 USD per credit during 48 months.
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