by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 56 U.S. colleges awarded 2,474 degrees and certificates in Other Science Technologies/Technicians. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 81% of graduates. College Factual ranks 33 schools in its 2027 Best Other Science Technologies/Technicians Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $51,562 one year after completing, rising to $64,017 after four years.
If you have a passion for conducting experiments and working with data, consider majoring in Science Technologies.
As a Science Technologies major, you will learn the necessary skills to aid research scientists with the variety of tasks they must perform within the lab. You will take classes in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, engineering, and other science disciplines to teach you the about the field and how to properly conduct experiments, operate technology, and draw conclusions.
Since there are many different science disciplines that conduct very specific research, there are many types of science technicians. You may decide to specialize in environmental science, engineering, agricultural and food, forensic science, or forest and conservation.
While some students decide to earn a bachelor's degree, you only need an associate's degree from a community college or vocations school to begin work as a science technician. A bachelor's degree may make your more competitive in a niche field or offer opportunities with more pay.
A degree in Other Science Technologies/Technicians involves the study of Science Technologies/technicians, Other.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other science technologies/technicians draws strong interest, with 2,474 degrees awarded annually. 56 colleges award other science technologies/technicians degrees, an average of 44 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 293.
By level, the 2,474 awards include 64 certificates, 2,014 associate degrees, 329 bachelor’s degrees and 67 master’s degrees.
Women earned 63% of other science technologies/technicians degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,558 of 2,474). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,185) and Black or African American (592), and international students earned 38.
College Factual ranks 33 schools in its 2027 Best Other Science Technologies/Technicians Schools ranking, including 21 for associate degrees and 9 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks other science technologies/technicians schools within 7 states. In all, 56 colleges offer other science technologies/technicians programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Science Technologies/Technicians Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other science technologies/technicians credential is the associate degree: 2,014 of the 2,474 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other science technologies/technicians call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of Mathematics, English Language and Computers and Electronics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension and Near Vision.
Students interested in pursuing a career in Science Technologies should have good observation skills along with the ability to work in a team. You will be responsible for keeping detailed notes on experiments and collecting data for research scientists making it important to pay close attention to detail. Strong writing and communication skills will help you explain conclusions and ensure all information is accurate. Students earning a degree in Science Technologies often have a background in science and math.
Students interested in this field should pursue internships or summer jobs at research labs to gain relevant experiments. This will allow you to learn new skills on the job while making you more competitive when looking for jobs after graduation.
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How long an other science technologies/technicians degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 64 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 2,014 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 329 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 67 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other science technologies/technicians, at 53.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 53.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 17.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 16.3% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 6.3% |
| Some college courses | 3.6% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
6 occupations are related to Other Science Technologies/Technicians, with an average median salary of $83,794; the strongest outlook belongs to Quality Control Analysts, at 12.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Smoke Tester, Hydrographer, Mobile Lab Technician (Mobile Laboratory Technician) and Environmental Monitoring Technician (Environmental Monitoring Tech).
Science Technology graduates work in a variety of research labs. Depending on your specific area of study, be it environmental, engineering, or another science discipline, you will find a job in a lab that performs specific types of research. Since you will have the knowledge to run laboratory technology along with the critical and analytical skills to collect data and draw conclusions, you will be able to work in labs across many different industries.
The occupation related to other science technologies/technicians with the most projected jobs is Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health, at 159,640.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | 159,640 | 3.9% |
| Hydrologic Technicians | 139,812 | 4.0% |
| Quality Control Analysts | 105,873 | 12.9% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 71,781 | 0.4% |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | 56,828 | 9.9% |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | 30,427 | -2.2% |
Other Science Technologies/Technicians graduates earn a median $51,562 one year after completing their program, $64,017 after four years and $62,754 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,562 |
| 4 years | $64,017 |
| 5 years | $62,754 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other science technologies/technicians is Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians, with a median salary of $119,992.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $92,011 |
| Quality Control Analysts | $53,423 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $41,550 |
Other Science Technologies/Technicians includes 1 concentration; by graduates, the largest is Science Technologies/Technicians, Other (2,474). It has 4 similar majors in the Science Technologies field, which together award 4,614 degrees a year; the largest are Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (2,966), Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians (1,215) and Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians (275). Browse all Science Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 2,474 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 2,966 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 1,215 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | 275 |
| SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | 158 |
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