Professional Land Surveyor (Certificate)

Build the Future—Map It Too

Earn a CET Degree and work toward Professional Surveyor's Licensure with required course work hours. Double Your Career Opportunities and Work in a challenging, in-demand field.

As a licensed surveyor, you’ll blend cutting-edge technology with legal and historical insights to help shape cities, coastlines, and everything in between. You'll collaborate with engineers, architects, attorneys, and developers to make critical land and construction decisions. Surveyors often command salaries on par with, or even higher than, licensed engineers and enjoy diverse job options, from boundary and hydrographic surveying to forensic analysis and GIS. If you're ready for a dynamic, high-impact career that’s as technical as it is hands-on, this program is for you.

A student speaks to prospective employers at a career fair

Career Opportunities 

  • Boundary Surveyor
  • Construction Surveyor
  • Forensic Surveyor and Expert Witness Specialist
  • Geodesist
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst
  • Photogrammetrist
  • Remote Sensing Analyst
  • Topographic Surveyor
  • Hydrographic Surveyor
  • Land Development Consultant
  • Survey Project Manager
  • Mapping Specialist

The College of Engineering & Science

This program is housed in the College of Engineering and Science.

Meet your Admissions Specialist

Lauren Ward

As you begin your journey, I am here to help you with your next steps. Call, text, or email me at any time.

LWard@LATech.edu
318.257.2211 (office)
318.232.8126 (text)

Lauren Ward

Take the next step to maximize your potential!

Curriculum