Science, Health, and Wellness

The Science, Health, and Wellness pathway provides a wide range of academic and practical learning opportunities for students pursuing science and health-related careers. Students will develop skills in research, scientific investigation, critical thinking and problem solving as they pursue majors in Biology, Chemistry, Cosmetology, Horticulture, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Pre-Nursing, and more. Programs in this pathway provide a solid foundation for transfer to a four-year university or prepare students for a variety of careers, including work in hospitals and clinics, state and local health departments, athletics, educational institutions, and research organizations.

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AstronomyAssociate in Science- n/a
Athletic CoachCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Biological TechnicanAssociate in Science- n/a
BiologyAssociate in Science- n/a
BiologyAssociate in Arts- n/a
BiologyAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Biotechnology Biomanufacturing TechnicianCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Biotechnology Lab Assistant SkillsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Biotechnology Laboratory TechnicianCertificate of Achievement- n/a
ChemistryAssociate in Science- n/a
ChemistryAssociate in Science Degree for UC Transfer- n/a
ChemistryAssociate in Arts- n/a
ChemistryAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
CosmetologyAssociate in Science- n/a
CosmetologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Cosmetology (1000 hours)Certificate of Achievement- n/a
Cosmetology InstructorAssociate in Science- n/a
Crime Scene InvestigationCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Dietary ManagerCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Earth ScienceAssociate in Science- n/a
Environmental SciencesAssociate in Science- n/a
Environmental SustainabilityAssociate in Arts- n/a
Forensic TechnicianCertificate of Achievement- n/a
GeologyAssociate in Science- n/a
GeologyAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Greenhouse and Nursery ProductionCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Health Sciences Preparation for TransferCertificate of Achievement- n/a
KinesiologyAssociate in Arts for Transfer- n/a
Landscape Design/ManagementCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Landscape HorticultureCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Landscape ManagementAssociate in Science- n/a
MeteorologyAssociate in Science- n/a
MicrobiologyAssociate in Science- n/a
MindfulnessCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Nursery ManagementAssociate in Arts- n/a
Nutrition and DieteticsAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Nutrition and FoodsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Nutrition and FoodsAssociate in Arts- n/a
OceanographyAssociate in Science- n/a
Ornamental HorticultureCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Ornamental HorticultureAssociate in Science- n/a
Personal TrainerCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Pest ManagementCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Physical EducationAssociate in Arts- n/a
Physical Education - FitnessAssociate in Science- n/a
PhysicsAssociate in Science Degree for UC Transfer- n/a
PhysicsAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
PilatesCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Pre-NursingAssociate in Science- n/a
Sports NutritionCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Yoga Teacher SkillsCertificate 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.

  • Atmospheric and Space Scientists

    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 49,990
    • High salary: 160,710
    • Average salary: 97450
    Rising Job Growth $ 97,450 Average Salary $49,990 $160,710

  • Acute Care Nurses

    Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 66,030
    • High salary: 135,320
    • Average salary: 93600
    Rising Job Growth $ 93,600 Average Salary $66,030 $135,320

  • Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

    Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 49,080
    • High salary: 160,870
    • Average salary: 86350
    Stable Job Growth $ 86,350 Average Salary $49,080 $160,870

All Careers in Science, Health, and Wellness (112)

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
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
AstronomersDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising132,170
Clinical NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
Business Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
Biochemists and BiophysicistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeRising103,650
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Medical Scientists, Except EpidemiologistsDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising100,590
Transportation PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable100,340
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
Atmospheric and Space ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising97,450
Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable97,360
GeographersBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Acute Care NursesAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising93,600
Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesMaster's degreeRising93,600
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising93,600
Critical Care NursesBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising93,600
Registered NursesBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising93,600
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
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
Financial ExaminersBachelor's degreeRising90,400
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
MicrobiologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising87,330
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable86,730
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,350
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,220
ChemistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising84,150
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
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
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising79,940
CoronersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Customs BrokersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable78,420
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
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
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable77,280
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
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable75,890
Dietitians and NutritionistsCertificate after college, Master's degreeRising73,850
Bioinformatics TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising71,490
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable71,470
Soil and Plant ScientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising71,410
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
Food Service ManagersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining65,310
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Medical Equipment RepairersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising62,630
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesSome college, Certificate after high schoolStable62,340
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining61,490
Fitness and Wellness CoordinatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising61,340
Spa ManagersCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising61,340
Chefs and Head CooksAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising60,990
Athletic TrainersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising60,250
Quality Control AnalystsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising60,130
Remote Sensing TechniciansBachelor's degreeRising60,130
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable59,330
Exercise PhysiologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,160
Farm and Home Management EducatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Chemical TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising57,790
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable56,170
Forest and Conservation TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining54,310
Private Detectives and InvestigatorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable52,370
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising52,080
Biological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and PerformanceCertificate after high school, No high school diploma/GEDRising50,280
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Food Science TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersAssociate's degree, Some collegeRising47,080
Agricultural TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising46,790
Precision Agriculture TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising46,790
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising46,180
Coaches and ScoutsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable45,200
Forest and Conservation WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining43,680
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising42,010
Skincare SpecialistsCertificate after high schoolRising41,560
Nursing AssistantsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising39,530
BarbersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising38,960
Landscaping and Groundskeeping WorkersNo high school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising38,090
Dietetic TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable37,040
Cooks, RestaurantHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising36,830
Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable36,450
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising35,250
Manicurists and PedicuristsHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising34,660
ShampooersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising31,470

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