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BiologyAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
GEOLOGYAssociate in Science
  • CPL
PREMEDICAL STUDIESCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
ChemistryAssociate in Science
  • CPL
PHYSICSAssociate in Science
  • CPL
PhysicsAssociate in Science for Transfer
  • CPL
Environmental SciencesAssociate in Science for Transfer
  • CPL
FOOD, NUTRITION, AND SYSTEMS STUDIESAssociate in Science
  • CPL
COMPUTER SCIENCEAssociate in Science
  • CPL
GeologyAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGYAssociate in Science
  • CPL
MathematicsAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
ENGINEERINGAssociate in Science- n/a
LIBERAL ARTS - SCIENCEAssociate in Arts- n/a
DATA SCIENCECertificate of Achievement- n/a
DATA SCIENCEAssociate in Science
  • CPL

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.

  • Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

    Doctoral degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 51,130
    • High salary: 164,650
    • Average salary: 84290
    Stable Job Growth $ 84,290 Average Salary $51,130 $164,650

  • Bioinformatics Technicians

    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 40,330
    • High salary: 154,140
    • Average salary: 71490
    Rising Job Growth $ 71,490 Average Salary $40,330 $154,140

  • Chemical Technicians

    Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 39,030
    • High salary: 90,990
    • Average salary: 57790
    Rising Job Growth $ 57,790 Average Salary $39,030 $90,990

All Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) (48)

Computer and Information Research ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising140,910
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Loss Prevention ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Operations ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising135,980
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeRising124,910
MathematiciansDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable121,680
Business Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degreeRising104,620
Computer Systems AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
BiostatisticiansMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising103,300
StatisticiansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,300
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising102,610
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable97,360
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining96,800
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising96,690
HydrologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable92,060
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,220
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
ChemistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising84,150
History Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining81,500
Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable79,350
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining77,010
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340
Bioinformatics TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising71,490
Forensic Science TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Interpreters and TranslatorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,440
Chemical TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising57,790
Food Science TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430