Field of study · CIP 41.03
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians
Offered at 100 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 43 | $69,508 | $94,128 | $7,096 |
| Associate | 53 | $62,489 | $92,562 | $13,009 |
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 3 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazosport College | TX | — | $125,317 | — |
| 2 | Alvin Community College | TX | $50,230 | $116,890 | $5,937 |
| 3 | Del Mar College | TX | $77,027 | $94,128 | — |
| 4 | Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training | OH | $53,457 | $78,315 | — |
| 5 | Eastern Florida State College | FL | $73,382 | — | — |
| 6 | State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota | FL | $69,508 | — | — |
| 7 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | FL | — | $66,458 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wharton County Junior College | TX | $53,543 | $130,370 | — |
| 2 | Del Mar College | TX | $76,424 | $120,039 | $9,250 |
| 3 | Victoria College | TX | — | $119,579 | — |
| 4 | Alvin Community College | TX | $49,678 | $117,315 | $5,718 |
| 5 | Lee College | TX | $69,014 | $117,181 | $15,311 |
| 6 | Lamar State College-Orange | TX | $78,259 | $112,195 | — |
| 7 | San Jacinto Community College | TX | $63,523 | $108,053 | — |
| 8 | Ashland Community and Technical College | KY | $60,917 | $107,727 | — |
| 9 | Kilgore College | TX | $61,456 | $96,677 | — |
| 10 | Lamar Institute of Technology | TX | $56,428 | $88,448 | $14,141 |
| 11 | College of the Mainland | TX | $70,572 | $87,558 | $7,599 |
| 12 | Lone Star College System | TX | $87,158 | — | — |
| 13 | Texas State Technical College | TX | $89,617 | $82,960 | — |
| 14 | BridgeValley Community & Technical College | WV | $65,534 | $78,913 | — |
| 15 | Weber State University | UT | $48,247 | $73,418 | $13,009 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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