Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) degrees can lead to lucrative, in-demand careers. Understand how the world works and how to transform your interest into a career.

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AstronomyAssociate of Science- n/a
Biological SciencesAssociate of Science- n/a
BiologyAssociate of Science for Transfer- n/a
ChemistryAssociate of Science for Transfer- n/a
ChemistryAssociate of Science- n/a
Civil Engineering TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Computer ScienceAssociate of Science for Transfer- n/a
Computer Science: Computer ScienceAssociate of Science- n/a
Computer Science: Computer ScienceAssociate of Arts- n/a
EngineeringAssociate of Science- n/a
EngineeringAssociate of Arts- n/a
General Engineering TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
MathematicsAssociate of Arts- n/a
MathematicsAssociate of Science- n/a
UCTP: ChemistryUniversity of California Transfer Pathway- n/a
Mathematics 2.0Associate of Science for Transfer- n/a
Data ScienceAssociate of Science- n/a
Physics 2.0Associate of Science for Transfer- 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.

  • Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

    Certificate after high school, Associate's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 53,730
    • High salary: 120,440
    • Average salary: 79830
    Rising Job Growth $ 79,830 Average Salary $53,730 $120,440

  • 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

  • Astronomers

    Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 70,730
    • High salary: 191,880
    • Average salary: 132170
    Rising Job Growth $ 132,170 Average Salary $70,730 $191,880

All Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (43)

AstronomersDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising132,170
MathematiciansDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable121,680
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and SolarBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeStable117,750
Microsystems EngineersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Photonics EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Mechatronics EngineersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable117,750
Wind Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Nanosystems EngineersDoctoral degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Robotics EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable117,750
Solar Energy Systems EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Business Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
BiostatisticiansMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising103,300
StatisticiansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,300
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Bioinformatics ScientistsBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising93,330
BiologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
GeneticistsPost-doctoral training, Master's degreeRising93,330
Molecular and Cellular BiologistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,220
ChemistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising84,150
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising79,830
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
Bioinformatics TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising71,490
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining70,760
Robotics TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining70,760
Automotive Engineering TechniciansAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,730
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining68,730
Mechanical DraftersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Forensic Science TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSome college, Associate's degreeStable64,790
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Some collegeDeclining64,200
Traffic TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable58,480
Chemical TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising57,790
Biological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Food Science TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430
Agricultural TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising46,790
Precision Agriculture TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising46,790