Online Undergraduate Certificate in Surveying Engineering Technology

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15–21 Credits

$400-$500/cr.

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Rolling Admissions

About the Program

The online Undergraduate Certificate in Surveying Engineering Technology provides students with a solid foundation in the core competencies of surveying. An undergraduate certificate focuses on surveying core classes, whereas a bachelor’s degree focuses on all aspects of a degree accredited by The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET)*.

This program is ideal for surveying professionals who need a core group of surveying classes required for licensure or those looking for a pathway into the online B.S. in Surveying Engineering Technology.

*NOTE: ABET does not accredit certificate programs.
NOTE: Undergraduate certificate programs do not qualify for financial aid.

Contact Us

Have questions about earning your Undergraduate Certificate in Surveying Engineering Technology online with UMaine? Contact a UMaineOnline advisor.

Tessa Smith, M.S.

UMaineOnline Advisor

802.276.0474 tessa.r.smith@maine.edu

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Curriculum

Prerequisite courses can be waived. However, 15 credits of approved surveying engineering technology courses are still required.

The following courses are required (9 credits):

SVT 101: Basic Surveying Field and Office Processes (3 credits) Fall and Spring
SVT 202: Route and Site Surveying (3 credits) Fall and Spring
Prerequisite SVT 101
SVT 221: Boundary Law (3 credits) Fall and Spring
Prerequisite SVT 202

Choose two courses from the following (6 credits):

SVT 201: Adjustment Computations (3 credits) Spring
SVT 331: Photogrammetry (3 credits) Spring
SVT 322: Preparing Effective Property Descriptions (3 credits) Fall
SVT 341: Advanced Surveying (3 credits) Fall
SVT 352: Practical Field Operations (3 credits) Spring
SVT 437: Practical GNSS (3 credits) Fall

Students enrolled in this certificate can take up to 21 credits at the e-rate. After 21 credits, they must be admitted into an undergraduate or graduate degree program to receive the e-rate. Otherwise, standard tuition rates may apply.

For more information about tuition rates, contact the Bursar’s Office.

NOTE: Undergraduate certificate programs do not qualify for financial aid.

Admissions

NOTE: International students may ONLY pursue this certificate online and from the country where they are citizens.

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to use a scientific calculator with trigonometry functions
Three or more credits of college-level pre-calculus or higher with a minimum grade of C- or a minimum College Level Examination Program (CLEP) score of 50

We have rolling admissions, meaning you can apply and be accepted anytime. The admission evaluation process begins once we’ve received all of your application materials. When you’re ready to apply, please submit the following:

An online application
Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
CLEP scores (if applicable)

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Careers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment of surveyors is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. As of May 2023, the median average wage for survey engineers is $68,540. About 3,500 surveyor openings are projected each year, on average, from 2022 to 2032.

Notable Companies Employing Alumni

Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Forest Service
Maine State Department of Transportation
Plisga and Day
Sebago Technics
Survey Engineering Resources, LLC
Gartley and Dorsky Engineering and Surveying
Herrick and Salsbury, Inc.
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
SGC Engineering, LLC
Northern Survey Engineering, LLC
SurvTech Solutions, Inc.

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