Science Technologies/Technicians
Science Technologies/Technicians, General
Prepares you to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of scientific research and development. Covers 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.
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- Median pay
- $62,280
- Hiring change through 2035
- 4.4%
- Job openings a year
- 11,200
To get hiredAssociate's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyGeological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
- Median pay
- $53,350
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.6%
- Job openings a year
- 1,000
To get hiredAssociate's degree
Explore this career ShrinkingHydrologic Technicians
- Median pay
- $64,790
- Hiring change through 2035
- −1.3%
- Job openings a year
- 400
To get hiredAssociate's degree
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
Working style
How and where the work happens
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College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University TX | 13 | 51% | $34,000 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ | 5 | 90% | $17,000 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas NV | 4 | 96% | $11,000 |
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion AZ | 1 | 64% | — |