Other Science Technologies

Types of Degrees Other Science Technologies Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many other science technologies/technicians graduations there were in 2020-2021 for each degree level.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Associate Degree	1,892
Bachelor’s Degree	453
Master’s Degree	47
Undergraduate Certificate	29
Basic Certificate	21
Graduate Certificate	9

What Other Science Technologies Majors Need to Know

People with careers related to other science tech were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.

Knowledge Areas for Other Science Tech Majors

This major prepares you for careers in which these 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.
• 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

When studying other science tech, you’ll learn many skills that will help you be successful in a wide range of jobs - even those that do not require a degree in the field. The following is a list of some of the most common skills needed for careers associated with this major:

• 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 Technologies 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 Technologies?

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. According to recent stats this major attracts about equal numbers of men and women. Roughly 47% of the graduates are women, and 53% 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	43
Hispanic or Latino	119
White	240
International Students	2
Other Races/Ethnicities	34

Geographic Diversity

Other Science Tech appeals to people across the globe. About 0.4% of those with this major are international students. The most popular countries for students from outside the country are:

• Saudi Arabia
• South Korea
• China
• Vietnam
• India

How Much Do Other Science Technologies Majors Make?

Bachelor’s Degree Starting Salary

According to 2019-2020 data from the U.S. Department of Education, students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in other science tech have a median salary of $56,036 during the early years of their career. During this timeframe, most salaries fell between $43,113 (25th percentile) and $58,107 (75th percentile).

We don’t know for sure if all of these people took jobs related to other science tech so take that into consideration.

Salaries According to BLS

Other Science Tech majors often go into careers where salaries can range from $50,350 to $52,940 (25th to 75th percentile). This range includes all degree levels, so you may expect those with a more advanced degree to make more while those with less advanced degrees will typically make less.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Other Science Technologies

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.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to other science tech have obtained the following education levels.

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 Technologies Programs

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 schools offered some type of other science technologies/technicians program. 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)	11	2
Certificate (2-4 Years)	1	0
Associate’s Degree	66	8
Bachelor’s Degree	3	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	6	1
Post-Master’s	1	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	1	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Is a Degree in Other Science Technologies Worth It?

The median salary for a other science tech grad is $50,350 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 26% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $209,000 after 20 years!

Majors Related to Other Science Technologies

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

Major	Number of Grads
Physical Science Technicians	2,909
Biology & Biotech Lab Technician	732
Nuclear & Radiological Technicians	299
General Science Technologies/Technicians	60

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.