by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 29 U.S. colleges awarded 399 degrees and certificates in Science/Technology Management. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 55% of graduates. College Factual ranks 14 schools in its 2027 Best Science/Technology Management Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $63,256 one year after completing, rising to $79,232 after four years.
A degree in Science/Technology Management covers A Program That Prepares Individuals To Develop Science, Technical, And Business Skills Required For Management Of People And Systems In Technology-Based Industries, Government Agencies, And Non-Profit Organizations. Includes Instruction In Computer Applications, General Management Principles, Production And Operations Management, Project Management, Quality Control, Safety And Health Issues, And Statistics.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., science/technology management is a widely-pursued major, with 399 degrees awarded annually. 29 colleges award science/technology management degrees, an average of 14 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 74.
By level, the 399 awards include 19 associate degrees, 221 bachelor’s degrees and 159 master’s degrees.
Women earned 27% of science/technology management degrees and certificates in the latest year (107 of 399). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (205) and Black or African American (41), and international students earned 50.
College Factual ranks 14 schools in its 2027 Best Science/Technology Management Schools ranking, including 14 for bachelor’s degrees and 9 for master’s degrees. It also ranks science/technology management schools within 5 states. In all, 29 colleges offer science/technology management programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Science/Technology Management Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common science/technology management credential is the bachelor’s degree: 221 of the 399 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to science/technology management call most for Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of English Language, Administration and Management and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression and Problem Sensitivity.
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How long a science/technology management degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 19 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 221 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 159 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to science/technology management, at 50.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 50.9% |
| Master’s degree | 9.5% |
| Some college courses | 9.4% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 8.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 8.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 7.3% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 1.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 1.0% |
| First professional degree | 0.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.6% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
20 occupations are related to Science/Technology Management, with an average median salary of $122,634; the strongest outlook belongs to Hydroelectric Production Managers, at 14.5% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Plant Manager, Industrial Production Manager, Clinical Manager and Laboratory Manager (Lab Manager).
The occupation related to science/technology management with the most projected jobs is Clinical Research Coordinators, at 542,888.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Geothermal Production Managers | 503,620 | 1.9% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | 450,707 | 4.2% |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 440,884 | 8.0% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 419,330 | 8.8% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
Science/Technology Management graduates earn a median $63,256 one year after completing their program, $79,232 after four years and $73,412 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,256 |
| 4 years | $79,232 |
| 5 years | $73,412 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to science/technology management is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
Science/Technology Management has 15 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 421,353 degrees a year; the largest are Business Administration and Management, General (352,768), Organizational Leadership (16,833) and Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (12,704). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 352,768 |
| Organizational Leadership | 16,833 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12,704 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 11,915 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 11,775 |
| Project Management | 6,038 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 2,975 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 2,443 |
| Retail Management | 1,363 |
| Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management | 805 |
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