MREC - UF/IFAS - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Geomatics at MREC

The University of Florida offers a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Geomatics at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center. If you're a prospective student, we encourage you to learn about the opportunities available. This program leads to diverse, well-paying career opportunities, and we have a number of scholarships and internships available. Geomatics covers land surveying, GIS, GPS, mapping, cadastral principles, remote sensing, photogrammetry and more.

Our program serves students in the Orlando area, including Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Volusia, Brevard, Marion, Indian River and Sumter counties. Distance education and certificates at the undergraduate/graduate levels are also available.

If interested in pursing Geomatics, please look over this website and its resources. Please feel free to contact any person listed in the program for questions and/or scheduling an advising appointment to explore your options.

Admissions Information
- UF Transfer Admissions Application
- Graduate and Certificate Admissions: School of Forest, Fisheries, & Geomatics Sciences

Program Information

Geomatics Career Potential
Invest in your education and reach a lifelong professional career with rewarding and challenging opportunities.
- Our Geomatics program historically sees 100% job placement for graduating students.
- Highly competitive salaries, with starting salaries around $45k
- The private sector varies from small-town firms to top-5 national engineering firms, with internships available at all levels.
- Public sector positions are found on the city, county, state, and federal level.
- Geomatics offers the rare opportunity to work both inside and outside for those who like variety.
- More than half of graduates own or partner in a company within 5 years and two-thirds manage or supervise a department in surveying and mapping.
To learn more about the profession please the Florida Surveying and Mapping Society.

Additional Information

About the Geomatics Program
Florida Statues 472.013: Licensure Requirements
Florida Surveying and Mapping Society (FSMS)
Student Resources
UF Financial Aid and Scholarships