How To Become a Geodetic Surveyor

What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Geodetic Surveyors or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Geodetic Surveyors what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Geodetic Surveyors typically need a bachelor’s degree in a closely related field, such as civil engineering or forestry due to greater use of sophisticated technology and mathematics. Some colleges and universities offer bachelor’s degree programs specifically designed to prepare students to become licensed surveyors. Many states require that a bachelor’s degree come from a school accredited by ABET.

How hard is it

You will need a considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Geodetic Surveyor. For example, an accountant must complete 4 years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. These careers usually involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Similar careers include sales managers, database administrators, chemists, and art directors.

License and certifications

All 50 states and the District of Columbia require geodetic surveyors to be licensed before they can certify legal documents that show property lines or determine proper markings on construction projects. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree must usually work for about 2 years under the direction of a licensed surveyor in order to qualify for licensure.

Skills required

We asked other Geodetic Surveyors if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Geodetic Surveyors are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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