California is one of the best states for students who want to study Geographic Information Systems, or GIS. In our database, we have more than 30 colleges and universities across the state that offer GIS programs. Students have many choices, from short certificates to undergraduate options and full graduate GIS degrees. The Masters in GIS degree is one of the most popular degree at California universities. There are also a number of online GIS degrees available.
Consider a sponsored online program currently accepting applicants.
https://asuonline.asu.edu/degree-programs/gisArizona State University Online BS in Geographic Information Science
Bachelors in GIS programs in California
For a four-year degree, students can look at California State Polytechnic University, California State University Long Beach, California State University Northridge, California State University Fresno, University of California Santa Barbara, and the University of Southern California's Spatial Sciences Institute. These schools offer GIS bachelor's degrees, minors, or geospatial concentrations within geography programs.
Masters in GIS programs in California
Graduate students have strong options too. San Jose State University, California State University Long Beach, California State University Northridge, and the University of Redlands all offer a Master of Science in GIS. Claremont Graduate University offers a GIS concentration within its graduate programs. Humboldt State University and USC's Spatial Sciences Institute both stand out for offering degrees fully online, which is great for working students.
The University of California system of colleges
The University of California system also has a lot to offer. UC Davis, UC Riverside, and UCLA all provide GIS certificates, and some, like UCLA, offer specialized tracks in web mapping, cartography, and imagery analysis.
Campus and online GIS degree programs in California
| University | Degree Program | Info |
|---|---|---|
San Bernardino Valley Community College |
GIS Certificate Program | |
San Diego State University |
Professional Certificate in Enterprise GIS | URISA
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San Francisco State University |
GIS Certificate | URISA
|
Rio Hondo College |
Associate of Science Degree for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | |
California State Polytechnic University |
Geography, B.S. - Geospatial Analysis | |
University of California at Riverside |
GIS Certificate | URISA
|
San Diego Mesa College |
Associate of Science Degree and Geographic Information Systems Technician Certificate of Performance | |
University of California Davis |
Geographic Information Systems Professional Concentration | |
Cal Poly |
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Minor | |
Humboldt State University |
Online Geospatial Certificate Program | Online available |
UCLA |
Certificate in GIS and Geospatial Technology | |
San Diego State University (Global Campus) |
Professional Certificate in Enterprise GIS | |
California State LA |
Geographic Information Systems Certificate | |
Humboldt State University |
BS, MS, Graduate Certificate, Geospatial Online Certificate with emphasis in GIS, Remote Sensing and Cartography | URISA
Online available |
University of Southern California Spatial Sciences Institute |
Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) online graduate programs | URISA
Online available |
Pasadena City College |
GeoTech Skills Certificate | |
Claremont Graduate University |
Advanced GIS Lab | URISA
|
Claremont Graduate University |
GIS Concentration | URISA
|
Palomar College |
GIS Degree | |
San Jacinto College, Menifee Valley |
GIS Certificate & Associates Degree in GIS | URISA
|
San Diego State University |
Certificate in GIS | URISA
|
UCLA |
Certificate in GIS and Geospatial Technology: Specialization in Web Mapping (2 courses) | URISA
|
San Diego Mesa College |
GIS Certification and AS degree | URISA
|
Ventura College |
GIS Certificate Program | |
California State University at Long Beach |
Master of Science in Geographic Information Science | URISA
|
Shasta College |
GIS Certificate | URISA
|
Palomar College - San Diego |
GIS Certificate | URISA
|
American River College |
GIS Certificate | |
American River College |
GIS Certificate | URISA
|
San Jose State University |
Advanced Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIS) | |
California State University at San Bernardino |
Certificate in GIS Application | URISA
|
Rio Hondo College |
GIS Certificate | URISA
|
California State University at Long Beach |
GIS Certificate | URISA
|
California State University, Fresno |
GIS Certificate | URISA
|
California State University, Northridge |
GIS Certificate and Masters in GIS | URISA
|
University of California at Riverside(Extension) |
Certificate in GIS - SUMMER PROGRAM | URISA
|
University of California Santa Barbara |
Geographic Information Systems Bachelor Degree | |
Rio Hondo College |
A.S. Geographic Information Systems | URISA
|
University of California Riverside |
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Fundamentals | |
California State University, Fullerton |
Certificate in GIS | URISA
|
San Bernardino Valley Community College |
3 Semester GIS Program | URISA
|
Cypress College |
Certificate in GIS | URISA
|
Redlands Spatial University |
Master of Science in GIS | |
Cypress College |
Geographic Information Systems Certificate | |
San Diego State University |
GIS Certificate | |
University of Southern California Spatial Sciences Institute |
Spatial Studies minor, B.S. in GeoDesign, and Geographic Information Science and Technology Graduate Programs | URISA
|
Ventura College |
Certificate in GIS | URISA
|
UCLA |
Certificate in GIS and Geospatial Technology: Specialization in Digital Cartography (2 courses) | URISA
|
UCLA |
Certificate in GIS and Geospatial Technology | URISA
|
Shasta College |
GIS Certificate Program | |
San Francisco State University |
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate Program | |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo |
Concentration in GIS | URISA
|
University of Redlands |
Master of Science in GIS, Master of GIS, Spatial Studies Minor, and MBA with Location Analytics Concentration | URISA
|
California State Long Beach |
Master of Science in Geographic Information Science | |
Pasadena City College |
Geographic Information Systems and Technology – Associate in Science, Certificate of Achievement | |
San Jose State University |
GIS Certificate Program | URISA
|
UCLA |
Certificate in GIS and Geospatial Technology: Specialization in Geospatial Imagery Analysis | URISA
|
Foothill College |
Certificate of Achievement in GIS and Certificate for GIS Analyst (36 units) | URISA
|
City College of San Francisco |
GIS Certificate Program | URISA
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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona |
GIS Certificate/Programming for GIS Certificate/Multi-disciplinary GIS Minor | URISA
|
University of California, Davis Extension |
Professional Concentration in GIS | URISA
|
Claremont Graduate University |
MS in Information Systems & Technology (GIS Concentration) |
