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Land Surveying
Take your engineering degree outside and learn the in-demand trade of mapping how roads, buildings and other projects will be realized on the ground.
Land Surveying – Minor
The Land Surveying minor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Montana State positions students for careers in surveying and related fields by equipping them with skills in photogrammetry, global positioning systems, U.S. Public Land Survey System, and more.
In what's called the Design Unit at Montana State, civil engineering undergraduates work on real project to lighten the load for Montana Department of Transportation, where many graduates go on to work.
Montana’s Research Leader
Montana State leverages more than $120 million annually to support pioneering research
across our departments, institutes and centers.
Tradition of Excellence
Several of the largest construction companies in the region, including Sletten Construction
and Morrison-Maierle, have close ties to Montana State and hire many of our graduates.
Goldwater Scholars
Montana State is the Top 3 in the West, after Stanford and Cal Tech, in recipients
of the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for students in math, science and engineering.
Career Resources
Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.
Career Coaching & Professional Skills Studio
Professional career coaches help students with their career exploration, employer networking opportunities and job or internship searches. They also critique resumes and help students practice job interviews. Additionally, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success offers free workshops for students to develop the professional communication and collaboration skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Careers
Land Surveying students at Montana State University go into careers such as:
- Construction
- Project management
- Transportation
- Water resources
To explore more career possibilities, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success has a variety of tools available, including self-assessment and working with career coaches.
Sample Course Plan
For more details on what your full study plan could look like under this minor, consult the official Montana State University course catalog for specific registration and advising information.