Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Want to design a robot, fly drones, learn the secrets of life, code an app, fight cybercrime, play with chemicals, or investigate the deep mathematical interconnectedness of the universe? Do you want to work in a lab, conduct research, explore the ocean and earth or help our environment? If so, then you’ve found the right Learning and Academic Pathway for you. Check out the degrees and certificates in the STEM Pathway.

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MathematicsAssociate in Science- n/a
Web Design and DevelopmentAssociate in Science- n/a
Web: Front End DesignAssociate in Science- n/a
Cloud Computing and VirtualizationAssociate in Science- n/a
Drone Applications and TechnologiesAssociate in Science- n/a
Video Game Developer Certificate of ProficiencyProficiency Award- n/a
Drone OperationsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Cybersecurity SpecialistCertificate of Achievement- n/a
BiologyAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Geographic Information SystemsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support SpecialistCertificate of Achievement- n/a
ChemistryAssociate of Science- n/a
CybersecurityAssociate in Science- n/a
Web Design and DevelopmentCertificate of Achievement- n/a
MathematicsAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
GeologyAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
CIS: Data AnalyticsAssociate in Science- n/a
Web DevelopmentCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Cloud Computing TechnicianCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Information TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
University Studies: Emphasis in Scientific StudiesAssociate in Science- n/a
Biology-PreprofessionalAssociate in Science- n/a
Computer Network AdministrationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
EngineeringAssociate in Science- n/a
Getting Started with Drone Careers and Drone Applications in GeomaticsCertificate of Completion (Noncredit)
  • NC
Computer Science with Emphasis in Video GamingAssociate in Science- n/a
AstronomyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Drone Operator ICertificate of Completion (Noncredit)- n/a
General Studies: Emphasis in Science and MathematicsAssociate in Science- n/a
GeographyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Computer Network AdministrationAssociate in Science- n/a
Management Information SystemsAssociate in Science- n/a
Computer Network Administration with Emphasis: CiscoAssociate in Science- n/a
Web Designer ICertificate of Achievement- n/a
Computer Network Administration with Emphasis: CiscoCertificate of Achievement- n/a
GeologyAssociate in Science- n/a
Information TechnologyAssociate in Science- n/a
Computer ScienceAssociate in Science- n/a
Environmental StudiesCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Advanced Geographic Information SystemsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Advanced Geographic Information SystemsAssociate in Science- n/a
CIS: Data AnalyticsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Computer ScienceCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Web: Front End DesignCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Biology-PreprofessionalCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Data ScienceAssociate in Science- n/a
Computer Science with Emphasis in Video GamingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Forensic TechnologyAssociate in Science- n/a
Forensic TechnologyCertificate of Achievement- 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.

  • Biostatisticians

    Master's degree, Doctoral degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 60,390
    • High salary: 170,700
    • Average salary: 103300
    Rising Job Growth $ 103,300 Average Salary $60,390 $170,700

  • Accountants and Auditors

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 52,780
    • High salary: 141,420
    • Average salary: 81680
    Rising Job Growth $ 81,680 Average Salary $52,780 $141,420

  • Climate Change Policy Analysts

    Master's degree, Doctoral degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 50,130
    • High salary: 134,830
    • Average salary: 80060
    Rising Job Growth $ 80,060 Average Salary $50,130 $134,830

All Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (142)

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
Clinical Research CoordinatorsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising161,180
Water Resource SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising161,180
Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising161,180
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
Managers, All Other- n/a- n/a136,550
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
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
Art DirectorsBachelor's degreeStable111,040
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 Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Information Security Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Penetration Testers- n/aRising108,970
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
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
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a100,340
Transportation PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable100,340
Special Effects Artists and AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Web and Digital Interface Designers- n/aRising98,090
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
GeographersBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining96,800
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising96,690
Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining93,580
Police Identification and Records OfficersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
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
HydrologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable92,060
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
Financial ExaminersBachelor's degreeRising90,400
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable86,730
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,220
ChemistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising84,150
Media Programming DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Media Technical Directors/ManagersBachelor's degreeRising83,480
Producers and DirectorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising83,480
Talent DirectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising83,480
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Accountants and Auditors- n/aRising81,680
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Climate Change Policy AnalystsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising80,060
Environmental Restoration PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising80,060
Industrial EcologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable79,350
CoronersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Compliance Officers- n/aStable78,420
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Customs BrokersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable78,420
Equal Opportunity Representatives and OfficersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable78,420
Government Property Inspectors and InvestigatorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistsBachelor's degreeStable78,420
Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsCertificate after high school, Bachelor's degreeRising78,380
Communications Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable77,800
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
Customs and Border Protection OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable76,290
Police and Sheriff's Patrol OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable76,290
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
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Film and Video EditorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable70,980
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and FilmAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining68,810
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising67,950
Park NaturalistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising67,950
Range ManagersBachelor's degreeRising67,950
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
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining61,490
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Computer User Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable60,340
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other- n/a- n/a60,130
Quality Control AnalystsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising60,130
Remote Sensing TechniciansBachelor's degreeRising60,130
Chemical TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising57,790
Desktop PublishersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining53,620
Private Detectives and InvestigatorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable52,370
Biological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Surveying and Mapping Technicians- n/aRising51,940
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Food Science TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians- n/aStable48,390
Prepress Technicians and WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining47,300
Agricultural TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising46,790
Precision Agriculture TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising46,790
Photographers- n/aStable42,520
Artists and Related Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Life Scientists, All Other- n/a- n/a
Media and Communication Workers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other- n/a- n/a
Special Forces- n/a- n/a
Special Forces Officers- n/a- n/a

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