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
Computer Science - Embedded SystemsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Computer Science: Management Information SystemsAssociate of Science- n/a
Computer Science: Management Information SystemsAssociate 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
MathematicsAssociate of Science for Transfer- n/a
PhysicsAssociate of Science for Transfer- n/a
UCTP: ChemistryUniversity of California Transfer Pathway- n/a
UCTP: PhysicsUniversity of California Transfer Pathway- n/a
Watershed EcologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Watershed EcologyAssociate of Science- 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, Technology, Engineering and Math (92)

Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising171,200
Architectural and Engineering ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising167,740
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising167,740
PhysicistsDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising166,290
Clinical Research CoordinatorsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising161,180
Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising161,180
Water Resource SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising161,180
Computer and Information Research ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising140,910
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising135,980
Software Developers- n/aRising133,080
AstronomersDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising132,170
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists- n/aRising130,390
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeRising124,910
MathematiciansDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable121,680
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and SolarBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeStable117,750
Engineers, All Other- n/a- n/a117,750
Mechatronics EngineersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable117,750
Microsystems EngineersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Nanosystems EngineersDoctoral degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Photonics EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Robotics EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable117,750
Solar Energy Systems EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Wind Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Business Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Data Scientists- n/aRising112,590
Blockchain Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Computer Occupations, All Other- n/a- n/a108,970
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Digital Forensics Analysts- n/aRising108,970
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians- n/aRising108,970
Information Security Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Penetration Testers- n/aRising108,970
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
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
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Web and Digital Interface Designers- n/aRising98,090
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
Bioinformatics ScientistsBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising93,330
Biological Scientists, All Other- n/a- n/a93,330
BiologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
GeneticistsPost-doctoral training, Master's degreeRising93,330
Molecular and Cellular BiologistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
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
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other- n/a- n/a77,390
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians- n/aStable77,180
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340
Bioinformatics TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising71,490
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other- n/a- n/a71,490
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
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians- n/aStable64,790
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
Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining58,890
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
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Food Science TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430
Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining48,490
Agricultural TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising46,790
Precision Agriculture TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising46,790
Life Scientists, All Other- n/a- n/a
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other- n/a- n/a

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