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
BiologyAssociate in Science- n/a
Athletic CoachCertificate of Achievement- n/a
BiologyAssociate in Arts- n/a
Biological TechnicianAssociate in Science- 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 Arts- n/a
ChemistryAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Chemistry for UC TransferAssociate in Science Degree for UC Transfer- n/a
CosmetologyAssociate in Science- n/a
CosmetologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Cosmetology InstructorAssociate in Science- n/a
Crime Scene InvestigationCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
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
  • CPL
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
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 Education - FitnessAssociate in Science- n/a
Physics 2.0Associate in Science for Transfer- n/a
Physics for UC TransferAssociate in Science Degree for UC Transfer- n/a
PilatesCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Plant-Based Nutrition and Sustainable HorticultureCertificate 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

  • Coaches and Scouts

    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 27,490
    • High salary: 93,980
    • Average salary: 45920
    Rising Job Growth $ 45,920 Average Salary $27,490 $93,980

  • 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

All Careers in Science, Health, and Wellness (217)

Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists & Site ManagersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
AstronomersDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising132,170
Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising129,210
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeRising124,910
Chemical EngineersBachelor's degreeRising121,860
MathematiciansDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable121,680
Quality Control Systems ManagersBachelor's degreeStable121,440
Remote Sensing Scientists & TechnologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining117,960
Environmental EconomistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable115,440
Business Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Bioengineers & Biomedical EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising106,950
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable105,980
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising104,170
Materials ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising104,160
Computer Systems AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Biochemists & BiophysicistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeRising103,650
StatisticiansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,300
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Forestry & Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable100,830
Water/Wastewater EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising99,590
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
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
GeographersBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable95,770
Political Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable94,680
Acute Care NursesAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising93,600
Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesMaster's degreeRising93,600
Critical Care NursesBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising93,600
Registered NursesBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising93,600
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising93,600
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
Detectives & Criminal InvestigatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
Police Identification & Records OfficersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
BiologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Molecular & Cellular BiologistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting & Prevention WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeStable92,430
HydrologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable92,060
Operations Research AnalystsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising91,290
Financial ExaminersBachelor's degreeRising90,400
Budget AnalystsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable87,930
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
Aviation InspectorsAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable85,750
Food Scientists & TechnologistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising85,310
Agricultural EngineersBachelor's degreeRising84,630
ChemistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising84,150
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining84,130
Occupational Health & Safety SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising83,910
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable82,540
Transit & Railroad PoliceBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable82,320
History Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining81,500
Sustainability SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising81,270
Credit AnalystsBachelor's degreeDeclining80,970
Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Fraud Examiners, Investigators & AnalystsBachelor's degreeRising80,190
Financial Quantitative AnalystsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,190
Climate Change Policy AnalystsMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising80,060
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising80,060
Environmental Restoration PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Industrial EcologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising79,940
Aerospace Engineering & Operations Technologists & TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising79,830
Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable79,350
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
Customs BrokersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable78,420
CoronersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistsBachelor's degreeStable78,420
Cartographers & PhotogrammetristsCertificate after high school, Bachelor's degreeRising78,380
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, & RepairersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable78,300
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable77,280
Family & Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable77,280
Compensation, Benefits, & Job Analysis SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising77,020
Market Research Analysts & Marketing SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising76,950
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, & InvestigatorsBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining76,790
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining76,310
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
Customs & Border Protection OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable76,290
Police & Sheriff's Patrol OfficersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable76,290
Social Work Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable76,210
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable75,890
Recreation & Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable75,890
Dietitians and NutritionistsCertificate after college, Master's degreeRising73,850
Human Resources SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising72,910
Geodetic SurveyorsBachelor's degreeRising72,740
SurveyorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising72,740
Construction & Building InspectorsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining72,120
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable72,090
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
Soil & Plant ScientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising71,410
Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial EquipmentAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining71,300
Robotics TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining70,760
ForestersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable70,660
Mechanical Engineering Technologists & TechniciansBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining68,730
Lodging ManagersBachelor's degree, No high school diploma/GEDRising68,130
Park NaturalistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising67,950
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising67,950
Range ManagersBachelor's degreeRising67,950
Forensic Science TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
First-Line Supervisors of Office & Administrative Support WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising66,140
Training & Development SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising65,850
Physical Therapist AssistantsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising65,510
Food Service ManagersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining65,310
MillwrightsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable65,170
Industrial Engineering Technologists & TechniciansSome college, Associate's degreeStable64,790
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Secondary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Mobile Heavy Equipment MechanicsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising63,980
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining63,910
Industrial Machinery MechanicsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising63,760
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining63,620
Health Education SpecialistsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising63,000
Middle School TeachersBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeDeclining62,970
Brokerage ClerksBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining62,940
Surgical TechnologistsAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising62,830
Medical Equipment RepairersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising62,630
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesSome college, Certificate after high schoolStable62,340
Elementary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining62,340
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining61,490
Fitness & Wellness CoordinatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising61,340
Chefs and Head CooksAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising60,990
Chefs & Head CooksAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising60,990
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, & IllustratorsSome college, Bachelor's degreeStable60,560
Recreational TherapistsBachelor's degreeStable60,280
Athletic TrainersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising60,250
Quality Control AnalystsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising60,130
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language InstructorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,950
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable59,330
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, & Forestry WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable59,330
Environmental Engineering Technologists & TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining58,890
Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant & System OperatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining58,260
Exercise PhysiologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,160
Farm and Home Management EducatorsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining58,120
Social Science Research AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
Correctional Officers & JailersHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining57,970
Massage TherapistsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising57,950
Chemical TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising57,790
BailiffsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining57,050
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable56,170
Costume AttendantsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising54,810
Forest and Conservation TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining54,310
Forest & Conservation TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining54,310
Forest Fire Inspectors & Prevention SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising52,380
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
Statistical AssistantsBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining51,440
Tax PreparersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeStable50,560
Tree Trimmers & PrunersNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDStable50,430
Makeup Artists, Theatrical and PerformanceCertificate after high school, No high school diploma/GEDRising50,280
Freight ForwardersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising49,900
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Food Science TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430
Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising49,210
Maintenance & Repair Workers, GeneralCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising48,620
Procurement ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining48,510
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping & Janitorial WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable47,520
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersAssociate's degree, Some collegeRising47,080
Precision Agriculture TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising46,790
Agricultural TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising46,790
Outdoor Power Equipment & Other Small Engine MechanicsHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable46,560
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising46,180
Coaches and ScoutsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920
Coaches & ScoutsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920
Self-Enrichment TeachersMaster's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable45,590
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable45,200
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, & Applicators, VegetationHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable45,200
Pest Control WorkersHigh school diploma/GEDRising44,730
Cooks, Private HouseholdCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDDeclining44,530
Forest and Conservation WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining43,680
Forest & Conservation WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining43,680
Psychiatric TechniciansSome college, Bachelor's degreeRising42,590
Agricultural Equipment OperatorsNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDRising42,580
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising42,010
Retail Loss Prevention SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeStable41,600
Psychiatric AidesSome college, High school diploma/GEDDeclining41,590
Skincare SpecialistsCertificate after high schoolRising41,560
Painting, Coating, & Decorating WorkersNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining40,860
TutorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining40,090
Nursing AssistantsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolRising39,530
BarbersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising38,960
Umpires, Referees, & Other Sports OfficialsHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising38,820
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
BakersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDStable36,650
Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolStable36,450
Farmworkers & Laborers, Crop, Nursery, & GreenhouseNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDDeclining35,690
Cooks, Short OrderHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining35,620
Recreation WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising35,380
Cleaners of Vehicles & EquipmentHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDStable35,270
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising35,250
Manicurists and PedicuristsHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising34,660
Food Servers, NonrestaurantHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDStable34,460
Food Preparation WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising34,220
ShampooersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising31,470
Amusement & Recreation AttendantsNo high school diploma/GED, High school diploma/GEDRising30,490