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Science Technologies Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 71 students earned their Science Tech degrees in PA.

A Science Technologies major is the 38th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Science Technologies Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 32
Bachelor’s Degree 29
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 6
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 60.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Science Technologies Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 18,650 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a science tech grad in the state is $50,410, compared to a typical salary of $52,940 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer science tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,988 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,336. 51% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $35,923 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,205 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.60% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,897. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,456 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,080 after graduation. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Millersville. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Science Technologies Careers in PA

Some of the careers science tech majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Science Technicians 11% $47,500
Biological Technicians 10% $46,100
Environmental Science, Protection, and Health Technicians 7% $43,430
Industrial Engineering Technicians 5% $55,060
Chemical Technicians 4% $47,260
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders -2% $45,810
Chemical Plant and System Operators -7% $60,480
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators -12% $107,300

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Engineering 10,045
Computer & Information Sciences 9,652
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7,854
Mathematics & Statistics 2,808
Physical Sciences 2,562
Engineering Technologies 2,033
Agriculture 1,339
Natural Resources & Conservation 979

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