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Science Technologies Schools in Florida

794 Science Tech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Science Technologies is the 34th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Science Technologies Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 556
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 556
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 556
Associate Degree 122
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 116
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 116

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.6%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Science Technologies Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 12,990 people employed in jobs related to a science tech degree, compared to 431,890 nationwide.

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Wages for Science Technologies Jobs in Florida

Science Tech grads earn an average of $46,070 in the state and $52,940 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer science tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,298 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,427. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,158 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Santa Fe College

Gainesville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,607 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,108 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,937 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,743. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#4

Valencia College

Orlando
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
45,949 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. 30% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,354.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

St Petersburg College

Clearwater
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,430 Total Students

The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,668.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,141 Total Students

In their early career, FSW grads earn an average salary of $33,407. 24% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,129. In their early career, FSCJ grads earn an average salary of $31,497. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,532 Total Students

A typical student attending HCC will pay a net price of $2,949. Graduates earn an average $31,576 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,242 Total Students

71% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. 30 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Science Technologies Careers in FL

Some of the careers science tech majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Chemical Technicians 20% $44,770
Environmental Science, Protection, and Health Technicians 18% $40,280
Biological Technicians 18% $42,850
Science Technicians 16% $41,710
Industrial Engineering Technicians 13% $48,770
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 6% $45,130
Chemical Plant and System Operators 0% $60,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9,666
Engineering 9,040
Computer & Information Sciences 9,003
Engineering Technologies 1,539
Physical Sciences 1,506
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,320
Agriculture 1,234
Mathematics & Statistics 1,161

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