Occupational Safety Technology Associate Degrees
There are 56 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Occupational Safety Technology. This degree is more popular with male students, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.8% of Occupational Safety Technology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Occupational Safety Technology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,147 degrees were awarded toOccupational Safety Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Occupational Safety Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 19 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 667 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,444 |
| Master’s Degree | 938 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Occupational Safety Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Occupational Safety Technology of $70,808 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,389 |
| 4 years | $70,808 |
| 5 years | $79,621 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Occupational Safety Technology majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology. About 71.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 477 |
| Women | 190 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Occupational Safety Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 383 | 57.4% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 14.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 1.9% |
| Race Unknown | 76 | 11.4% |
| International Students | 12 | 1.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.8% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Occupational Safety Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Columbia Southern University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Occupational Safety Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 1,766 associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Waldorf University is a popular choice for Occupational Safety Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 148 associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Occupational Safety Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a popular choice for Occupational Safety Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 76 associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology. This school awarded 74 associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University is a popular choice for Occupational Safety Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 71 associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Missouri is a popular choice for Occupational Safety Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Murray State University is a popular choice for Occupational Safety Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Odessa College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Keene State College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lee College is a popular choice for Occupational Safety Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Occupational Safety Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology. This school awarded 35 associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Maysville Community and Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Washington University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana State University is a popular choice for Occupational Safety Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Louisiana University is a popular choice for Occupational Safety Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 24 associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville State University is a popular choice for Occupational Safety Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 23 associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Occupational Safety Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in Occupational Safety Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Occupational Safety Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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