284 colleges are offering Science Technologies/Technicians program through certificate, undergraduate, and graduate levels. For bachelor's degree, 28 schools have the Science Technologies/Technicians program and 12 schools are offering the program in graduate levels. In 2023, a total of 6,922 students completed the program and earned a degree or certificate in the area. By degree level, 2,631 students earned undergraduate certificate, 3,757 students earned associate's, 446 students earned bachelor's, and 76 students earned master's or doctoral degrees.
- 1 March 2024 (Updated)
Expected Earning after Completing Science Technologies/Technicians Program is $57,414
Colleges Offering Science Technologies/Technicians and Number of Degree Earners
The 2024 average tuition of schools that have Science Technologies/Technicians program is $11,027 for state residents and $27,023 for out-of-state students. For graduate Science Technologies/Technicians programs, the average tuition is $13,367 for state residents and $27,429 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the Science Technologies/Technicians schools by offered degree and number of completers.
| Degree Level | Schools Offered | Completers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | ||
| Associate | 200 | 3,757 | 1,866 | 1,891 |
| Bachelor | 28 | 446 | 219 | 227 |
| Master | 12 | 76 | 38 | 38 |
| Doctoral | ||||
| Doctoral (Research) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | ||||
| 2-Years Certificate | 83 | 860 | 576 | 284 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Certificates of less than 12 weeks | 1 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year | 79 | 1,759 | 687 | 1,072 |
| Graduate Certificate | ||||
| Post-Bachelor Certificate | 9 | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Post-Master Certificate | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Data Source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
Average Salary by Program in Science Technologies/Technicians Study
The average salary after completing bachelor's Science Technologies/Technicians is $57,414. The salary is based on the median annual earnings of students three years after graduation. The earning with Science Technologies/Technicians Master's degree is $111,303.
The average loan debt of the completers in Science Technologies/Technicians programs is $21,753
and the estimated monthly loan payment is $218. The debt amount is based only on federal loan debt originated at the school awarding the credential, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 3.73% interest rate.
For Science Technologies/Technicians program, the graduates from Campbell University have the highest earning of $62,961 (Bachelor's degree). Students from Arizona State University-West and Arizona State University-Polytechnic follow it with average earning $61,071 and $61,071 respectively.
| Tuition & Fees | Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell University | $40,410 | $62,961 | $5,247 | $18,750 | $187 |
| Arizona State University-West | $27,988 | $61,071 | $5,089 | $25,000 | $250 |
| Arizona State University-Polytechnic | $27,988 | $61,071 | $5,089 | $25,000 | $250 |
| Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix | $29,428 | $61,071 | $5,089 | $25,000 | $250 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $32,193 | $61,071 | $5,089 | $25,000 | $250 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
Average Earning and Debt by Science Technologies/Technicians Sub Major Programs
Associate's Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians program shows the highest earning ($73,433) and Physical Science Technologies/Technicians program follows with $70,369 average salary.
The next table shows the average earning and debt after completing Science Technologies/Technicians area by major program and degree. The average annual earning is calculated based on the earning of students three years after graduation.
- Only data from students who received federal financial aid are included in the calculation.
- The actual earning may differ from the average value.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Earning | Loan Debt | Monthly Loan Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician Program Details | ||||
| Certificate | $37,997 | $3,166 | $13,854 | $138 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $73,433 | $6,119 | $8,500 | $85 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians Program Details | ||||
| Associate | $70,369 | $5,864 | $11,698 | $117 |
Data Source: College Scorecard
