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Science Technologies Schools in California

85 students earned Science Tech degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Science Technologies is the 38th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Science Technologies Majors in California

Science Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 27
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 27
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 27
Bachelor’s Degree 25
Associate Degree 19
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14

Gender Distribution

In California, a science tech major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of science tech majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.7%
  • White: 29.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.8%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Science Technologies Grads in California

There are 37,380 people in the state and 431,890 people in the nation working in science tech jobs.

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Wages for Science Technologies Jobs in California

In this state, science tech grads earn an average of $56,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $52,940.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer science tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

MiraCosta College

Oceanside
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,645 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $33,202 after graduation. A typical student attending MiraCosta College will pay a net price of $3,995.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,097 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 35 to 1. The student loan default rate is 9.70% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

A typical student attending Mt. SAC will pay a net price of $3,144. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,878 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,397 Total Students

33 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,028. 35% of the teachers are full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,027 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,056 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 45% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,285 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Los Angeles Trade Technical College grads earn an average salary of $28,857.

Science Technologies Careers in CA

Some of the careers science tech majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Environmental Science, Protection, and Health Technicians 13% $57,740
Science Technicians 12% $53,280
Biological Technicians 10% $50,100
Chemical Technicians 9% $44,350
Industrial Engineering Technicians 8% $66,770
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 0% $53,660
Chemical Plant and System Operators -9% $50,750

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to science tech.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Engineering 25,076
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 23,421
Computer & Information Sciences 20,550
Mathematics & Statistics 10,755
Physical Sciences 8,302
Agriculture 4,127
Natural Resources & Conservation 3,928
Engineering Technologies 2,964

View all majors related to Science Technologies

View Nationwide Science Technologies Report

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