Georgia · Science Technologies/Technicians

Best colleges for Science Technologies/Technicians in Georgia

Ranked by graduates a year

Chattahoochee Technical College, Central Georgia Technical College and Augusta Technical College award the most Science Technologies/Technicians degrees and certificates in Georgia: 290, 238 and 174 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 16 Georgia colleges offer Science Technologies/Technicians and award 1,256 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Science Technologies/Technicians program focuses on equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for various roles in the field of science technology. This program is ideal for individuals interested in applying…

Institutions
16
offering CIP 41.99
States offered
21
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,256
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
44%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
$52,770
BLS OEWS May 2025

16 institutions offering Science Technologies/Technicians in Georgia

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta Public
—29038%——
2Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins Public
—23847%——
3Augusta Technical College
Augusta Public
—17431%——
4Athens Technical College
Athens Public
—16051%——
5Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta Public
—9750%——
6Savannah Technical College
Savannah Public
—4442%——
7Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston Public
—4244%——
8Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin Public
—3858%——
9Lanier Technical College
Gainesville Public
—3734%——
10Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro Public
—3543%——
11Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville Public
—3332%——
12Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta Public
—3249%——
13Southern Regional Technical College
Thomasville Public
—2931%——
14Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville Public
—465%——
15Coastal Pines Technical College
Waycross Public
—248%——
16Albany Technical College
Albany Public
—142%——

Colleges awarding the most Science Technologies/Technicians degrees in Georgia

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta Public
290Not reported
2Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins Public
238Not reported
3Augusta Technical College
Augusta Public
174Not reported
4Athens Technical College
Athens Public
160Not reported
5Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta Public
97Not reported
6Savannah Technical College
Savannah Public
44Not reported
7Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston Public
42Not reported
8Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin Public
38Not reported
9Lanier Technical College
Gainesville Public
37Not reported
10Ogeechee Technical College
Statesboro Public
35Not reported
Show the other 6 Georgia colleges offering Science Technologies/Technicians
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Gwinnett Technical CollegeLawrencevillePublic33
Atlanta Technical CollegeAtlantaPublic32
Southern Regional Technical CollegeThomasvillePublic29
Oconee Fall Line Technical CollegeSandersvillePublic4
Coastal Pines Technical CollegeWaycrossPublic2
Albany Technical CollegeAlbanyPublic1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (SOC 19-4042).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.0%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~5,600
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$49,490
typically Associate's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoring

What Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health earn in Georgia

Jobs in Georgia
1,110
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$52,770
median $48,050
Best-paying metro
$73,150
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Related careers

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
$84,370 avg · 2,230 jobs
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$52,770 avg · 1,110 jobs
Hydrologic Technicians
$69,070 avg · 60 jobs
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
$56,340 avg · 30 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Science Technologies/Technicians programs in Georgia.

Which Georgia colleges award the most Science Technologies/Technicians degrees?+

Chattahoochee Technical College (290 graduates a year), Central Georgia Technical College (238 graduates a year) and Augusta Technical College (174 graduates a year) award the most Science Technologies/Technicians degrees and certificates in Georgia, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 16 Georgia colleges offer Science Technologies/Technicians.

How much do Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health earn in Georgia?+

The average annual wage for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in Georgia is $52,770 (median $48,050), across about 1,110 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Science Technologies/Technicians program?+

The Science Technologies/Technicians program focuses on equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for various roles in the field of science technology. This program is ideal for individuals interested in applying…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, active listening, writing, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health?+

The national job outlook is about +4.0% growth with around 5,600 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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