Best Land Surveying Schools in the U.S. (2025)
ABET-accredited programs, curriculum essentials, and selection tips.
What to Look For
- ABET accreditation for licensure alignment
- Strong coursework in geodesy, GIS, photogrammetry, boundary law
- Modern labs and field equipment (GNSS, total stations, UAVs)
- Internship pipelines and licensure exam prep (FS/PS)
Representative Programs
- University of Maine — Surveying Engineering Technology
- New Mexico State University — Surveying Engineering
- Ferris State University — Surveying Engineering
- Oregon Institute of Technology — Geomatics
- Texas A&M — Geomatics
- East Tennessee State University — Surveying & Mapping
Deep Guide: Curriculum Roadmap
- Year 1–2: math/physics, CAD/GIS, field labs.
- Year 3: geodesy, photogrammetry, boundary law, data adjustment.
- Year 4: capstone, internships, FS prep, leadership skills.
- Electives: UAV/LiDAR, hydrographic, construction management.
Tips for Choosing
- Compare regional licensure requirements and alumni outcomes
- Ask about UAV/laser scanning coursework and software stacks
- Evaluate capstone projects and field camp experiences
- Join student chapters of surveying societies for networking
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