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
Master’s Degree	47
Graduate Certificate	9

What Other Science Technologies 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

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 you progress with your other science tech degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:

• 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 Master’s Degree in Other Science Technologies?

The major attracts more women than men. About 55% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

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	5
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	9
White	28
International Students	2
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

Geographic Diversity

Other Science Tech appeals to people across the globe. About 4.3% 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?

Master’s Degree Starting Salary

Data from the U.S. Department of Education shows that other science technologies/technicians students who graduated in 2017-2019 with a master’s degree made a median starting salary of $79,568 per year. During this timeframe, most salaries fell between $79,568 (25th percentile) and $79,568 (75th percentile).

Note that some of these people may have jobs that are not directly related to a other science tech degree.

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 careers associated with other science tech require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

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	13
Nuclear & Radiological Technicians	4
General Science Technologies/Technicians	3
Biology & Biotech Lab Technician	3

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.