Science Technologies at Truckee Meadows Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Science Technologies, you may want to check out the program at Truckee Meadows Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Truckee Meadows Community College sits in Reno, NV.
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Studying Online at Truckee Meadows Community College
Distance learning is available at Truckee Meadows Community College. Of 10,885 students, 3,258 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,450 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Science Technologies Rankings at Truckee Meadows Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Truckee Meadows Community College’s Science Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 83 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #39 of 82 |
Earnings for Science Technologies Graduates from Truckee Meadows Community College
Those who finish Truckee Meadows Community College’s Science Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,628 |
| 2 years | $27,497 |
| 3 years | $39,659 |
| 4 years | $45,117 |
| 5 years | $52,259 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Science Technologies graduates from Truckee Meadows Community College earn a median of $45,117, compared with $51,898 for all Truckee Meadows Community College graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Science Technologies graduates from Truckee Meadows Community College stands at $10,062.
Top-Paying Careers for Science Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Science Technologies program at Truckee Meadows Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Science Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $119,992 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Remote Sensing Technicians | $99,834 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $95,957 |
| Nuclear Technicians | $92,140 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $92,011 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $64,527 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,181 |
| Quality Control Analysts | $53,423 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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