Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Offered at 66 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 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 44 | $52,018 | $57,043 | $10,656 |
| Bachelor's | 10 | $66,256 | $72,962 | $26,750 |
| Master's | 4 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 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.
One year after finishing, a typical associate program in this field reports median earnings of $52,018, versus $66,256 for a typical bachelor's program.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New River Community and Technical College | WV | — | $29,210 | — |
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 | Truckee Meadows Community College | NV | $54,969 | $62,234 | $9,896 |
| 2 | Pierpont Community and Technical College | WV | $57,695 | $59,500 | — |
| 3 | Oakland Community College | MI | — | $57,390 | $10,675 |
| 4 | College of Southern Nevada | NV | $34,387 | $56,696 | $9,567 |
| 5 | Frederick Community College | MD | $52,018 | — | $12,000 |
| 6 | Community College of Vermont | VT | — | $47,440 | $7,558 |
| 7 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College | WV | — | $43,380 | — |
| 8 | Chattahoochee Technical College | GA | $36,864 | — | $10,656 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | AZ | $68,500 | $81,644 | $26,750 |
| 2 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion | AZ | $68,500 | $81,644 | $26,750 |
| 3 | Campbell University | NC | $66,256 | $79,404 | $20,774 |
| 4 | Kean University | NJ | — | $72,962 | $19,500 |
| 5 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | NC | $68,038 | — | — |
| 6 | University of Arizona | AZ | $52,345 | $66,404 | $23,000 |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | WI | $36,352 | $63,807 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Northern Arizona University | AZ | $47,468 | $60,960 | $28,260 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | MN | $69,867 | — | — |
| 2 | Kean University | NJ | $68,759 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do science technologies/technicians, other graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in science technologies/technicians, other reports median earnings of $66,256. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
