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
- 17
- Annual completions
- 113
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Basin College | Elko, NV | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Houston Christian University | Houston, TX | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Tempe, AZ | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Tompkins Cortland Community College | Dryden, NY | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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