Other Science Tech

Types of Degrees Other Science Tech Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other science technologies/technicians graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Associate Degree	2,030
Bachelor’s Degree	340
Master’s Degree	56
Graduate Certificate	5
Undergraduate Certificate	3
Basic Certificate	2

What Other Science Tech Majors Need to Know

O*NET surveyed people in occupations related to other 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 Other Science Tech Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in other science tech should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• 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.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Skills for Other Science Tech Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to other science tech:

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• 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.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Abilities for Other Science Tech Majors

As a other science tech major, you will find yourself needing the following abilities:

• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• 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.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

What Can You Do With a Other Science Tech Major?

People with a other science tech degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	12.1%	$46,170
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 Other Science Tech?

This is a less frequently chosen undergraduate major. Only 453 students graduated with a bachelor’s degree in other science technologies/technicians in 2021, making it rank #213 in popularity. Roughly 52% of the graduates are women, and 48% are men.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of other science tech majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	15
Black or African American	34
Hispanic or Latino	89
White	165
International Students	3
Other Races/Ethnicities	34

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Other Science Tech. About 0.9% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other Science Tech

Some degrees associated with other science tech may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for other science tech careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Less than a High School Diploma	0.7%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	11.7%
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)	2.7%
Some College Courses	9.1%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	11.0%
Bachelor’s Degree	54.7%
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.	4.9%
Master’s Degree	5.6%
Doctoral Degree	0.9%

Online Other 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
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	12	1
Certificate (2-4 Years)	1	0
Associate’s Degree	62	8
Bachelor’s Degree	4	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	5	0
Post-Master’s	1	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Other Science Tech

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to other science tech.

Major	Number of Grads
Physical Science Technicians	2,688
Biology & Biotech Lab Technician	1,240
Nuclear & Radiological Technicians	319
General Science Technologies/Technicians	88

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.