Science & Technology

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Advanced ManufacturingAssociate in Science- n/a
Agriculture BusinessAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Agriculture Plant ScienceAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
AnthropologyAssociate in Arts for Transfer
  • CPL
AnthropologyProficiency Award
  • CPL
Architectural DesignAssociate in Science- n/a
Architectural DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Architectural ScienceCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Architectural TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Automotive Career EducationAssociate in Science- n/a
Automotive Maintenance TechnicianCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Automotive Performance TechnicianCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Automotive Service TechnicianCertificate of Achievement- n/a
BiologyAssociate in Science for Transfer
  • CPL
Biomedical Device ManufacturingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Construction Technology - Building InspectionAssociate in Science- n/a
Construction Technology - Building InspectionCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Construction Technology - Construction ManagementCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Construction Technology - Construction ManagementAssociate in Science
  • CPL
Construction Technology: Electrician TraineeProficiency Award- n/a
Diesel Engine RepairCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Diesel MechanicsAssociate in Science- n/a
Drafting TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Drafting Technology: Industrial Design & ManufacturingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Drafting Technology: Industrial Design & ManufacturingAssociate in Science- n/a
EngineeringAssociate in Science
  • CPL
EngineeringCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Environmental Studies, Proficiency AwardProficiency Award- n/a
Food SafetyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Food SafetyAssociate in Science- n/a
Food Safety (Noncredit)Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)- n/a
General Studies: Natural Science or Mathematics (Pre-Chemistry)Associate in Arts
  • CPL
General Studies: Natural Science or Mathematics (Pre-Computer Science)Associate in Arts
  • CPL
General Studies: Natural Science or Mathematics (pre-Environmental Science)Associate in Arts
  • CPL
Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Basic CompetencyProficiency Award- n/a
GeologyAssociate in Science for Transfer
  • CPL
MathematicsAssociate in Science for Transfer
  • CPL
Physical Science: Engineering TechnologyCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Plant ScienceCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Veterinary AssistantCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Water Science: WastewaterAssociate in Science- n/a
Water Science: WastewaterCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Water Science: WaterCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Water Science: WaterAssociate in Science- n/a
Welding TechnologyAssociate in Science- n/a
Welding TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

All Careers in Science & Technology (190)

Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Compliance OfficersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Environmental Restoration PlannersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Including HealthBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Financial Risk SpecialistsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Geothermal Production ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Hydroelectric Production ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Security Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Security ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Solar Energy Systems EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Development ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy EngineersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Operations ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Wind Turbine Service TechniciansAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Computer Hardware EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable117,750
Energy AuditorsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeStable117,750
Materials ScientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Microsystems EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists & TechniciansDoctoral degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Photonics TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Robotics EngineersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable117,750
Solar Thermal Installers & TechniciansBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Clinical Research CoordinatorsBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Market Research Analysts & Marketing SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Mechanical EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising111,910
Computer & Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Computer Network ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Medical Records SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Construction & Building InspectorsBachelor's degreeRising106,980
Architectural & Engineering ManagersDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
Administrative Services ManagersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable104,690
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping & Janitorial WorkersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable104,690
General & Operations ManagersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable104,690
Maintenance & Repair Workers, GeneralAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable104,690
Biofuels Processing TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining99,670
Gas Plant OperatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining99,670
Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant & System OperatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining99,670
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
Instructional CoordinatorsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
Law Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable95,770
History Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable95,770
Philosophy & Religion Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable95,770
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable95,770
Biochemists & BiophysicistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Bioinformatics ScientistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Bioinformatics TechniciansBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising93,330
BiostatisticiansBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising93,330
GeneticistsBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising93,330
Medical ScientistsPost-doctoral training, Master's degreeRising93,330
MicrobiologistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Zoologists & Wildlife BiologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,350
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,350
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,350
Family & Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,350
Forestry & Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,350
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial EquipmentCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising82,730
Lighting TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising82,730
Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Area, Ethnic, & Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
English Language & Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Self-Enrichment TeachersMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Craft ArtistsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Fabric & Apparel PatternmakersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Fashion DesignersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Model Makers, Metal & PlasticBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Construction ManagersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising78,690
Solar Photovoltaic InstallersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising78,690
Solar Sales Representatives & AssessorsHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising78,690
Automotive Engineering TechniciansHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics EngineersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Architectural & Civil DraftersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Electronics EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Aviation InspectorsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining72,120
Government Property Inspectors & InvestigatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining72,120
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment & Systems InspectorsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining72,120
Health Information Technologists & Medical RegistrarsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising71,490
Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining70,760
Avionics TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining70,760
Calibration Technologists & TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining70,760
Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining70,760
Robotics TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining70,760
Industrial Truck & Tractor OperatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable70,510
Commercial & Industrial DesignersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Layout Workers, Metal & PlasticAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
CoronersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Detectives & Criminal InvestigatorsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Digital Forensics AnalystsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Police Identification & Records OfficersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Advertising Sales AgentsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising66,780
Sales Representatives of ServicesHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising66,780
Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Technical & Scientific ProductsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising66,780
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment & Recreation WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising66,140
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, & Material Movers, HandBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising66,140
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & RepairersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising66,140
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising66,140
First-Line Supervisors of Passenger AttendantsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising66,140
Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising64,910
GeographersDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising64,910
GeoscientistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising64,910
HistoriansDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising64,910
SociologistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising64,910
Industrial EngineersSome college, Associate's degreeStable64,790
Manufacturing EngineersSome college, Associate's degreeStable64,790
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language InstructorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Elementary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Middle School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Special Education Teachers, Elementary SchoolBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
TutorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Maintenance Workers, MachineryCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising63,980
Art DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Desktop PublishersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, & IllustratorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Special Effects Artists & AnimatorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Web & Digital Interface DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable60,340
Computer Systems AnalystsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable60,340
Information Security EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable60,340
Network & Computer Systems AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable60,340
Software DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable60,340
Drilling & Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDStable59,600
Helpers--Extraction WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDStable59,600
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable59,330
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, & Groundskeeping WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable59,330
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine & Vehicle OperatorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable59,330
First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable59,330
Earth DrillersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining59,110
Mobile Heavy Equipment MechanicsHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable58,710
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Management AnalystsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Range ManagersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Control & Valve Installers & RepairersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDStable53,990
Electrical & Electronic Equipment AssemblersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDStable53,990
Electromechanical Equipment AssemblersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDStable53,990
Industrial Machinery MechanicsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDStable53,990
Crane & Tower OperatorsHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining52,310
Histology TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
HistotechnologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Medical & Clinical Laboratory TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Medical & Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Geothermal TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising51,860
Cement Masons & Concrete FinishersNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDStable51,650
Construction LaborersNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDStable51,650
Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine SpecialistsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDStable49,670
Electric Motor, Power Tool, & Related RepairersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDStable49,670
Engine & Other Machine AssemblersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDStable49,670
Motorboat Mechanics & Service TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDStable49,670
Rail Car RepairersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDStable49,670
Food Scientists & TechnologistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430
Quality Control AnalystsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430
Continuous Mining Machine OperatorsNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining49,210
Excavating & Loading Machine & Dragline Operators, Surface MiningNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining49,210
Hoist & Winch OperatorsNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining49,210
Loading & Moving Machine Operators, Underground MiningNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining49,210
Operating Engineers & Other Construction Equipment OperatorsNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining49,210
Biomass Plant TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable48,640
Hydroelectric Plant TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable48,640
Power Plant OperatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable48,640
Stationary Engineers & Boiler OperatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable48,640
Automotive Service Technicians & MechanicsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDDeclining47,940
Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers, Transportation EquipmentCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDDeclining47,940
Chemical TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising46,790
Food Science TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising46,790
Geological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising46,790
Precision Agriculture TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising46,790
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems AssemblersNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining41,080
CarpentersNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining41,080
MillwrightsNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining41,080
Structural Iron & Steel WorkersNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining41,080
Structural Metal Fabricators & FittersNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining41,080