Technical and Scientific Communication
A program that focuses on the communication of technical and scientific knowledge to a variety of audiences through print, video, and digital media; and that prepares individuals to function as technical writers and editors, documentation developers, web designers, and usability specialists. Includes instruction in scientific and technical writing and editing, graphic and information design, web design, audience analysis, document usability and field testing, publications management, and applications to specific technical fields.
- Schools offering
- 17
- Annual completions
- 70
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $62k
About this major
A program that focuses on the communication of technical and scientific knowledge to a variety of audiences through print, video, and digital media; and that prepares individuals to function as technical writers and editors, documentation developers, web designers, and usability specialists. Includes instruction in scientific and technical writing and editing, graphic and information design, web design, audience analysis, document usability and field testing, publications management, and applications to specific technical fields.
Examples of specialized tracks: Technical Communication, Scientific Communication.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Editors | $75k | +0.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Technical writers | $92k | +0.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Communications teachers, postsecondary | $78k | +2.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$62k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$55k
Bachelor's
$62k
Top colleges for Technical and Scientific Communication
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Texas | Denton, TX | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Michigan Technological University | Houghton, MI | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| John A Logan College | Carterville, IL | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Denver, CO | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Mercer University | Macon, GA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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