Science Technologies/Technicians, General
A general program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of scientific research and development. Includes instruction in standard laboratory practices and procedures; techniques for analysis, testing and inspection; laboratory instrumentation and equipment operation and maintenance; laboratory and materials handling safety; and computer applications.
- Schools offering
- 14
- Annual completions
- 85
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $100k
About this major
A general program that prepares individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of scientific research and development. Includes instruction in standard laboratory practices and procedures; techniques for analysis, testing and inspection; laboratory instrumentation and equipment operation and maintenance; laboratory and materials handling safety; and computer applications.
Examples of specialized tracks: Science Laboratory Technology.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other | $60k | +3.5% | Associate's degree |
| Geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians | $48k | +1.5% | Associate's degree |
| Hydrologic technicians | $59k | -2.1% | Associate's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$100k
Top colleges for Science Technologies/Technicians, General
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| Great Basin College | Elko, NV | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe, AZ | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Tompkins Cortland Community College | Dryden, NY | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| United States Air Force Academy | USAF Academy, CO | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion | Scottsdale, AZ | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Related majors to explore
Cognitive Science, General
2,642 completions/yr
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
2,524 completions/yr
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
2,437 completions/yr
Data Science, General
2,068 completions/yr
Chemical Process Technology
34 completions/yr
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
5 completions/yr