Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.

What They Do

Life, physical, and social science technicians support scientists and researchers across a diverse range of specialized fields. They set up laboratories and field equipment, prepare experiments, collect and analyze data, and document findings. These technicians might assist with everything from monitoring environmental samples to conducting materials testing, supporting archaeological digs, or helping with behavioral studies. Their day-to-day work varies significantly depending on their specialty—some spend time in controlled laboratory settings operating sophisticated instruments, while others work outdoors gathering specimens or taking measurements in natural environments.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Criminology(masters)Lasell University, MA
$137,372
Security Science and Technology(masters)Champlain College, VT
$110,892
Security Science and Technology(masters)University of Maryland Global Campus, MD
$101,880
Security Science and Technology(masters)University of San Diego, CA
$97,944
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians(associates)Lee College, TX
$94,986
Security Science and Technology(masters)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, AZ
$94,550
Security Science and Technology(masters)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, FL
$94,550
Security Science and Technology(masters)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, FL
$94,550
Security Science and Technology(postbacc-cert)Salve Regina University, RI
$91,193
Security Science and Technology(masters)Utica University, NY
$85,450
Science Technologies/Technicians(masters)Northwestern University, IL
$83,471
Security Science and Technology(masters)Capella University, MN
$79,297
Security Science and Technology(masters)West Virginia University, WV
$74,438
Science Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)North Carolina State University at Raleigh, NC
$72,274
Science Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Excelsior University, NY
$71,144
Security Science and Technology(masters)CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NY
$70,714
Security Science and Technology(bachelors)Champlain College, VT
$70,586
Security Science and Technology(masters)George Mason University, VA
$70,427
Security Science and Technology(bachelors)Robert Morris University, PA
$69,872
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians(associates)Kilgore College, TX
$68,335
Security Science and Technology(masters)American National University, VA
$67,561
Security Science and Technology(masters)Regent University, VA
$67,561
Security Science and Technology(masters)Washington University of Science and Technology, VA
$67,561
Security Science and Technology(masters)Hampton University, VA
$67,561
Security Science and Technology(masters)California State University-Los Angeles, CA
$66,598

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