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Online B.S. in Surveying Engineering Technology
About the Program
UMaine is ranked #88 in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report.
The online B.S. in Surveying Engineering Technology develops the skills and education required to enter a rewarding career in land surveying. Students learn about surveying, engineering, business, and communications to become well-rounded and successful professional land surveyors.
The Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET accredits this program.
Those wishing to continue their education can earn a Graduate Certificate in Surveying Engineering Technology, an M.S. in Engineering Technology, or a PSM in Engineering and Business.
To learn more, visit the Surveying Engineering Technology program website at online.umaine.edu/online-surveying-engineering-technology-programs.
Contact Us
Have questions about earning your B.S. in Surveying Engineering Technology online with UMaine? Contact a UMaineOnline advisor.
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Tiffany Peterson, M.S.
Adult Learner Recruitment & Enrollment Specialist
807.695.0121 | tiffany.peterson@maine.edu
Student Experiences
Curriculum
Students are taught a variety of surveying topics through a highly technical and rigorous curriculum. Areas explored include plane surveying, construction surveying, photogrammetry, remote sensing, boundary law, civil engineering technology, cadastral surveying, global positioning systems, land development design, and geographic information systems.
125 credits are required.
In order to complete a degree from the University of Maine, students must earn a minimum of 30 credits originating from the University of Maine with at least 15 of those credits at the 300 level or higher.
All students must also complete the general education requirements. An example of the course sequence can be found here.
For further information about the curriculum, contact Professor Ray Hintz, P.L.S., at ray.hintz@maine.edu.
Admissions
Careers
According to Salary.com, the average surveying engineering professional in the U.S. earns an annual salary of $65,552, with the salary range typically falling between $59,506 and $72,754.
Graduates are prepared to obtain a surveyor’s license. Graduates can become licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) after gaining a state-defined requisite amount of experience and successfully passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) fundamentals of surveying exam and professional surveying exam.
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.
NC-SARA Statement
This program will prepare students to be eligible for licensure within the State of Maine. Visit the UMS State Authorization & Licensure page to learn more about the licensure requirements in other states and territories, in addition to the contact information needed to inquire further into the licensure requirements associated with this program.