Science & Industrial Technology

Do you enjoy building things, experimenting, and solving problems? It is through this pathway that you will discover your passion in the biological, chemical, mechanical, technical, and analytical worlds of nature, society, and beyond.

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Machine Tool TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Geographic Information SystemsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
ViticultureAssociate of Science- n/a
PhysicsAssociate of Science for Transfer- n/a
Welding TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Digital Design Graphics TechnologyAssociate of Science- n/a
Welding TechnologyAssociate of Science- n/a
Digital Design Graphics TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Environmental ScienceAssociate of Science for Transfer- n/a
Mechanical Drafting and DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
KinesiologyAssociate of Arts for Transfer- n/a
Electrical Engineering Transfer PathwayUniversity of California Transfer Pathway- n/a
Computer ScienceAssociate of Science for Transfer- n/a
MathematicsAssociate of Science for Transfer- n/a
Machine Tool TechnologyAssociate of Science- n/a
Pre-Health ScienceAssociate of Science- n/a
Natural ScienceAssociate of Science- n/a
Viticulture and EnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Welding Technician BasicCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Chemistry Transfer PathwayUniversity of California Transfer Pathway- n/a
Mechanical Engineering Transfer PathwayUniversity of California Transfer Pathway- n/a
Mechanical Engineering Transfer PathwayUniversity of California Transfer Pathway- n/a
Biology Transfer PathwayUniversity of California Transfer Pathway- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

All Careers in Science & Industrial Technology (227)

Software DevelopersBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising140,910
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Compliance OfficersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Financial Risk SpecialistsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Hydroelectric Production ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Security Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Security ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Wind Energy Development ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Operations ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Wind Turbine Service TechniciansAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsBachelor's degreeRising135,980
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Computer & Information Research ScientistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable121,680
PhysicistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable121,680
StatisticiansDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable121,680
Computer Hardware EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable117,750
Electronics EngineersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable117,750
Energy AuditorsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeStable117,750
Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Materials ScientistsDoctoral degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Mechanical EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable117,750
Microsystems EngineersDoctoral degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Nanosystems EngineersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists & TechniciansDoctoral degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Photonics EngineersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Photonics TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Robotics EngineersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable117,750
Solar Energy Installation ManagersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Solar Energy Systems EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Solar Sales Representatives & AssessorsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Solar Thermal Installers & TechniciansBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Wind Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Clinical NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
NeurologistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
PsychiatristsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
Clinical Research CoordinatorsBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Market Research Analysts & Marketing SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Statistical AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Computer & Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Database ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Architectural & Engineering ManagersDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting & Prevention WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
Police & Sheriff's Patrol OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
Health Education SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Medical & Health Services ManagersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Bioinformatics ScientistsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising103,300
Validation EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising102,610
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Business Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Training & Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
EpidemiologistsDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising100,590
MicrobiologistsDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising100,590
BiologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
HydrologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Web & Digital Interface DesignersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Special Effects Artists & AnimatorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Remote Sensing Scientists & TechnologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising97,450
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable97,360
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable97,360
Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable97,360
Cartographers & PhotogrammetristsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
GeoscientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Geographic Information Systems Technologists & TechniciansBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining96,800
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising96,690
Library Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising96,690
CoronersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
Detectives & Criminal InvestigatorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining93,580
First-Line Supervisors of Police & DetectivesHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
Forensic Science TechniciansAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
Fraud Examiners, Investigators & AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
Intelligence AnalystsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
Penetration TestersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining93,580
Private Detectives & InvestigatorsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Medical ScientistsPost-doctoral training, Master's degreeRising93,330
Zoologists & Wildlife BiologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Industrial EcologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable92,060
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
History Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable86,730
Family & Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,350
Forestry & Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,350
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,220
Animal ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising85,310
ChemistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising85,310
Food Science TechniciansBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising85,310
Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degreeRising83,910
Occupational Health & Safety TechniciansBachelor's degreeRising83,910
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Architecture Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Area, Ethnic, & Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
English Language & Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Self-Enrichment TeachersMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists & Site ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Chief Sustainability OfficersMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising80,060
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Environmental EconomistsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising80,060
Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Including HealthMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
Range ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Sustainability SpecialistsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising80,060
Water Resource SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
Craft ArtistsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Fabric & Apparel PatternmakersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Fashion DesignersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Model Makers, Metal & PlasticBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable79,350
Economics Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable79,350
Aviation InspectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Brokerage ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable78,420
Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable78,420
Construction & Building InspectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Customs & Border Protection OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable78,420
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Environmental Engineering Technologists & TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Freight ForwardersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable78,420
Human Resources ManagersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable78,420
Human Resources SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable78,420
Labor Relations SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable78,420
Medical Records SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Occupational Health & Safety SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Quality Control Systems ManagersBachelor's degreeStable78,420
Geodetic SurveyorsCertificate after high school, Bachelor's degreeRising78,380
Remote Sensing TechniciansCertificate after high school, Bachelor's degreeRising78,380
Automotive Engineering TechniciansHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Architectural & Civil DraftersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Mechanical DraftersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Computer User Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340
Information Security EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340
Biological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising71,490
Health Information Technologists & Medical RegistrarsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising71,490
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Law Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Precision Agriculture TechniciansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising71,410
Commercial & Industrial DesignersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Layout Workers, Metal & PlasticAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Digital Forensics AnalystsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Police Identification & Records OfficersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Chefs & Head CooksHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining65,310
Cooks, Institution & CafeteriaHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining65,310
Cooks, RestaurantHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining65,310
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation & Serving WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining65,310
Food Servers, NonrestaurantHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining65,310
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language InstructorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Middle School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Elementary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Special Education Teachers, Elementary SchoolBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
TutorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems AssemblersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining61,870
Patternmakers, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining61,870
Sheet Metal WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining61,870
Art DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Desktop PublishersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, & IllustratorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable59,330
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, & Groundskeeping WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable59,330
First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine & Vehicle OperatorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable59,330
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & RepairersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable59,330
First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable59,330
Health & Safety EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising58,440
Athletic TrainersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,160
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysiciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,160
Physical Therapist AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,160
Physical TherapistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,160
HistotechnologistsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising57,790
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining56,150
Milling & Planing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining56,150
Forest & Conservation WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining54,310
ForestersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining54,310
Forest Fire Inspectors & Prevention SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining54,310
Agricultural TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Histology TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Medical & Clinical Laboratory TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Medical & Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
BoilermakersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining51,000
Engine & Other Machine AssemblersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining51,000
Structural Metal Fabricators & FittersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining51,000
Chemical Equipment Operators & TendersHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining49,500
Cleaning, Washing, & Metal Pickling Equipment Operators & TendersHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining49,500
Crushing, Grinding, & Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining49,500
Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant & System OperatorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Chemical TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430
Food Scientists & TechnologistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430
Quality Control AnalystsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430
Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining49,240
Tool & Die MakersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining49,240
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining48,630
Tool Grinders, Filers, & SharpenersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining48,310
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, & Kettle Operators & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining47,450
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining47,450
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, & Still Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining47,450
Welding, Soldering, & Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining47,450
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, & BrazersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDDeclining47,060
Extruding & Forming Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Synthetic & Glass FibersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining46,980
Molding, Coremaking, & Casting Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining46,980
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining46,980
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining46,980
Geological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising46,790
Lathe & Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining46,060
Athletes & Sports CompetitorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920
Exercise Trainers & Group Fitness InstructorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920
Cutting & Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,590
Grinding & Polishing Workers, HandHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,190
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,190
BakersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising40,790
Food Cooking Machine Operators & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising40,790
Food & Tobacco Roasting, Baking, & Drying Machine Operators & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising40,790
Mixing & Blending Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising40,790

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