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<Title>The GIS Field Offers Many Options</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>The demand for GIS professionals continues to grow at a moderate 
    rate. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the projected job
     growth for Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists is 5-9% 
    annually.</p><p>The GIS field offers many possibilities. In fact, geospatial 
    technologies are being used in a wide variety of areas. Entering into 
    this growing field generally requires a bachelor’s degree and a solid 
    skill set. If you’re looking for a management role in the GIS field, however, most employers will require a master’s degree.</p><p>Check out <a href="http://gritinaction.umbc.edu/gis-field/?utm_campaign=career-outlook-gis&amp;utm_source=my.umbc.edu&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=blog" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">more info</a> on this exciting field. <br></p></div>
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<Summary>The demand for GIS professionals continues to grow at a moderate  rate. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the projected job  growth for Geospatial Information Scientists and...</Summary>
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