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A Paycheck in Tech…
Ready Right Now.
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You don’t have to choose between the right industry and the “right now” industry. It’s the same industry.

Bismarck State College has programs in Land Surveying Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to put students right in the middle of the action. Demand is taking off for savvy grads, and there has never been a better time to get in on the ground floor.

Start earning more right away... or turn your passion for tech into a bigger check with a degree.*
Fast, flexible programs are starting NOW.

*Earning estimates were provided by Lightcast in the spring 2023

The Right Path.

4 ready-to-rock roads to success:

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Civil Engineering
Technology

Assist in planning and building structures using the latest tech.

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Land Surveying
Technology

Operate high-tech measuring and mapping tools in the great outdoors.

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Geographic
Information Systems

Support companies and agencies on the technology side of digital mapping.

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Unmanned
Aerial Systems

Manage flight operations, analyze imagery and data, and prepare for licensure.

Snag your share of $70K.

Soaring demand for skilled technicians means there’s money available for students exploring higher education opportunities in this industry. In fact, more than $70,000 has been earmarked for Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Tech & GIS scholarships, with qualifying students receiving up to $5,000 per semester.

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Red-Hot Careers @ the Ready.

+9%

Opportunities for GIS technicians are increasing at almost twice the national rate for all occupations.*

$54K – $92K

Salaries are rising right alongside demand, with Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Techs commanding an average salary between $54,160 and $92,880 nationwide.**

#2

The United States is the second-largest market in the world for commercial drones.***

$134
Billion

By 2030, the overall GIS market is projected to total more than $134 billion.****

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Done Bright.

The Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology, GIS and UAS sectors include many Bright Outlook occupations (fields expected to grow by at least 100,000 jobs or 5% over 10 years), as designated by O-Net.

 

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Do Your Thing, Debt-Free.

Scholarships @ Bismarck State

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The BSC Foundation awards close to $1.3 million in scholarships every year, with over $250,000 allocated exclusively to energy students.

Thanks to scholarships and tuition waivers, plus generous financial aid packages, BSC students have an opportunity to graduate with little or no debt.

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Job Opportunities
DONE RIGHT.

Meet industry demand head-on, starting a Land Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology, GIS or UAS career in as little as a year.

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Career Support
DONE RIGHT.

Connect to BSC’s Career Navigator for free, accessing college services, job search and interview support, basic needs assistance and more.

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Community Engineering
DONE RIGHT.

Surround yourself with a supportive community that will encourage and challenge you, every step of the way.

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Shake On It.

Students in the Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology, GIS and UAS programs have access to Handshake, an online career development program that connects job-seekers to an established network of employers in North Dakota and beyond.

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Make a Plan. Make It Happen.

Launch a career in two semesters... or commit to an in-demand degree.
We’re flexible.

Associate Degrees

Certificates

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“BSC truly paved the way for me to begin my pursuit of GIS and Geography. It not only opened up many doors but also instilled in me a love for my field. The hands-on learning experiences I received were invaluable and provided a practical application to my learning. Having knowledge of the different GIS tools and experience using them made starting my career an easier transition.”

—

Britnee Weisz,
Geographic Information Systems

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