Careers in Land
Surveying
It’s important to think of modern surveying as a high-tech profession. We might use mobile LiDAR to map a transportation corridor, hydrographic surveying to capture a detailed picture of an underwater environment, or photogrammetry to capture what can only be seen from an aerial perspective.
Interested in becoming a professional land surveyor?
The career earning potential of a professional land surveyor increases dramatically upon licensure. View the pathway to professional licensure below and check out our careers page for more opportunities!
How to become a
Registered Professional Land Surveyor
- Graduate High School
- Land Survey or GIS Associates degree
- Join WGI and work while attending classes to pursue any 4 year degree
- Pass S.I.T.
- Obtain 4 years experience
8yrs post-high school
- Pass RPLS
- Land Survey or GIS Associates degree
- Join WGI and work while attending classes to pursue any 4 year degree
- Pass S.I.T.
- Obtain 4 years experience
8yrs post-high school
- Pass RPLS
- Any degree with 32+ credit hours of Survey-related courses
- Join WGI and work while attending classes, or during the summer
- Pass S.I.T.
- Obtain 4 years experience
8yrs post-high School
- Pass RPLS
Congrats — you are now a Registered Professional Land Surveyor!
How to become a
Professional Surveyor and Mapper
- Graduate High School
- Land Survey or GIS Associates degree
- Join WGI and work while attending classes to pursue any 4 year degree
- Pass S.I.T.
- Obtain 4 years experience
8yrs post-high school
- Pass PSM
- Land Survey or GIS Associates degree
- Join WGI and work while attending classes to pursue any 4 year degree
- Pass S.I.T.
- Obtain 4 years experience
8yrs post-high school
- Pass PSM
- Any degree with 32+ credit hours of Survey-related courses
- Join WGI and work while attending classes, or during the summer
- Pass S.I.T.
- Obtain 4 years experience
8yrs post-high School
- Pass PSM
Congrats — you are now a Professional Surveyor + Mapper!
FEATURED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Ready to learn more?
Talk to a WGI geospatial professional today for more information on career opportunities and how WGI can help you along the pathway to licensure.
