Overview

GIS and Spatial Analysis from West Virginia University is answering the call with a program that incorporates predictive modeling, technical issues, programming, spatial hydrology, remote sensing, data science and analytics, machine learning, and applications in the environmental and health sciences.

This program is a fully online Master of Science (MS) in Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis led by the Department of Geology and Geography in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University, with support from other programs across campus.

Careers

The program is designed for individuals who would like to enter the geospatial workforce or advance within it. It is appropriate for recent college graduates, individuals interested in a career transition, or those hoping to advance within the field. The time for completion of the degree is two years or four semesters.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected a 15% growth rate for cartographer and photogrammetrist careers over the next ten years, which is much faster than average. Geospatial professionals are in high demand within local government, state and federal agencies, consulting companies, technology companies, and institutions of higher education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geology

Geography

Geographic Information Systems

Spatial Analysis

Data Science

Statistics

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

Geography Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 15 other Masters in Geology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

a GPA higher than the University standard
standardized test scores
letters of recommendation
statement of purpose

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11578 USD / year

≈ 11578 USD / year
Out-of-State

11578 USD / year

≈ 11578 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11578 USD / year

≈ 11578 USD / year

Funding

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