PS — Surveying Degree Pathway
Detailed licensing requirements and pathways
LICENSE GRADE
Professional Surveyor
STATUS
current
EFFECTIVE DATE
2024-01-01
BASELINE MAPPING
surveying_degree
SOURCE SUMMARY
Pathway for graduates with 4-year surveying, engineering, or approved curriculum degree from board-approved school - requires degree plus 2 years responsible position experience and PS exam per Section 81-8,117 Alternative Path (ii)
Requirements at a Glance
Visual summary of what this pathway requires
Education
OTHER
Bachelor
Exams
PS
Experience
2.0 years
Professional practice
Education Requirement
Four-year degree from approved institution
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EDUCATION
degree_level: BS
discipline: surveying, engineering, or other approved curriculum
years_minimum: 4
board_approved: True
accreditation: OTHER
Required
Nebraska Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements
Section 81-8,117 - Alternative Qualification Path (ii)
Graduated after course of not less than 4 years in surveying, engineering, or other approved curriculum from school or college approved by examining board as of satisfactory standing, with proportionate credit for lesser time
98% confidence
Post-Graduate Experience
Responsible position experience after graduation
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EXPERIENCE
years_required: 2.0
responsible_position: True
progressive: True
Required
Nebraska Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements
Section 81-8,117 - Alternative Qualification Path (ii)
Additional 2 years of practice in a responsible position
98% confidence
Professional Examination
PS examination required
Type Parameters Required Source Citation Notes
EXAM
exam: PS
Required
Nebraska Board of Examiners for Land Surveyors - Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements
Examination Requirements section
Examination on the professional practice of land surveying
98% confidence