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

Security Science and Technology(masters)Champlain College, VT

Security Science and Technology(masters)University of Maryland Global Campus, MD

Security Science and Technology(masters)University of San Diego, CA

Physical Science Technologies/Technicians(associates)Lee College, TX

Security Science and Technology(masters)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, AZ

Security Science and Technology(masters)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, FL

Security Science and Technology(masters)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, FL

Security Science and Technology(postbacc-cert)Salve Regina University, RI

Security Science and Technology(masters)Utica University, NY

Science Technologies/Technicians(masters)Northwestern University, IL

Security Science and Technology(masters)Capella University, MN

Security Science and Technology(masters)West Virginia University, WV

Science Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)North Carolina State University at Raleigh, NC

Science Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Excelsior University, NY

Security Science and Technology(masters)CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NY

Security Science and Technology(bachelors)Champlain College, VT

Security Science and Technology(masters)George Mason University, VA

Security Science and Technology(bachelors)Robert Morris University, PA

Physical Science Technologies/Technicians(associates)Kilgore College, TX

Security Science and Technology(masters)American National University, VA

Security Science and Technology(masters)Regent University, VA

Security Science and Technology(masters)Washington University of Science and Technology, VA

Security Science and Technology(masters)Hampton University, VA

Security Science and Technology(masters)California State University-Los Angeles, CA

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