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.
A degree in Other Science Technologies/Technicians explores Science Technologies/technicians, Other. Any Instructional Program In Science Technologies Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, 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.
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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, Field Sampling Technician (Field Sampling Tech) and Water Quality Analyst.
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 |
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