Science Technologies/Technicians
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Science technologies not listed above.
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 GrowingEnvironmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
- Median pay
- $55,090
- Hiring change through 2035
- 6.9%
- Job openings a year
- 5,300
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. The figures beside each career are the pay of that work, across everyone doing it. Graduates of this field earn $43,113 one year after completing the program, which is the start of a career rather than the shape of one.
Working style
How and where the work happens
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Few of the careers connected to this field are measured as substantially in-person or active work. Compare the specific occupations to see how much time each one involves with people, equipment, and movement.
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 | Earnings, first year out | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Digital Immersion AZ | 78 | $58,107 | 64% | — |
| Northern Arizona University AZ | 43 | $38,078 | 91% | $13,000 |
| University of Arizona AZ | 42 | $43,113 | 86% | $16,000 |
| Kean University NJ | 39 | — | 77% | $12,000 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion AZ | 38 | $58,107 | 90% | $17,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout WI | 22 | $32,585 | 85% | $13,000 |
| University of Alaska Anchorage AK | 18 | — | 67% | $17,000 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh NC | 10 | — | 40% | $13,000 |
| Salisbury University MD | 8 | — | 89% | $13,000 |