by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 2 degrees and certificates in Other Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. Graduates earn a median $54,327 one year after completing, rising to $85,929 after four years.
A degree in Other Physical Science Technologies/Technicians covers Physical Science Technologies/technicians, Other. Any Instructional Program In Physical Science Technologies Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other physical science technologies/technicians is a widely-pursued major, with 2 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award other physical science technologies/technicians degrees, an average of 2 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 2.
All 2 of the awards are associate degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 50% of other physical science technologies/technicians degrees and certificates in the latest year (1 of 2).
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to other physical science technologies/technicians, at 3.8 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Mathematics, English Language and Computers and Electronics. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension and Near Vision.
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How long an other physical science technologies/technicians degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 2 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other physical 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 Physical 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, Sanitarian Specialist and Environmental Field Technician (Environmental Field Tech).
The occupation related to other physical 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 Physical Science Technologies/Technicians graduates earn a median $54,327 one year after completing their program, $85,929 after four years and $93,283 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,327 |
| 4 years | $85,929 |
| 5 years | $93,283 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other physical 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 Physical Science Technologies/Technicians has 2 similar majors in the Science Technologies field, which together award 2,964 degrees a year; the largest are Chemical Technology/Technician (2,879) and Chemical Process Technology (85). Browse all Science Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 2,879 |
| Chemical Process Technology | 85 |
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