Science Tech
Types of Degrees Science Tech Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many general science technologies/technicians graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Associate Degree | 55 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 23 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Master’s Degree | 3 |
Basic Certificate | 3 |
What Science Tech Majors Need to Know
O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to science tech and asked them what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. The responses were rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being most important.
Knowledge Areas for Science Tech Majors
Science Tech majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Skills for Science Tech Majors
The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to science tech:
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Abilities for Science Tech Majors
A major in science tech will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
What Can You Do With a Science Tech Major?
People with a science tech degree often go into the following careers:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Precision Agriculture Technicians | 9.7% | $49,670 |
Quality Control Analysts | 9.7% | $49,670 |
Remote Sensing Technicians | 9.7% | $49,670 |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Science Tech?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of science tech majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 12 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Science Tech
Some degrees associated with science tech may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.
Find out what the typical degree level is for science tech careers below.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
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Less than a High School Diploma | 0.8% |
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) | 13.3% |
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) | 3.4% |
Some College Courses | 11.2% |
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 10.2% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 54.3% |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 3.8% |
Master’s Degree | 3.6% |
Online Science Tech Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | 0 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 8 | 1 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 0 | 0 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 3 | 0 |
Post-Master’s | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 1 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 0 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Majors Related to Science Tech
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to science tech.
Major | Number of Grads |
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Physical Science Technicians | 2,688 |
Other Science Technologies/Technicians | 2,436 |
Biology & Biotech Lab Technician | 1,240 |
Nuclear & Radiological Technicians | 319 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
- Image Credit: By Chrissy Cuttita, 45th Space Wing Public Affairs under License
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