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Biological Technican

Associate in Science



Program Details

The Biological Technician Associate in Science Degree is designed for students who wish to obtain the skills required to gain employment in bioscience and biotechnology industries, as well as for incumbent workers seeking career opportunities. Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to obtain employment as laboratory assistants, biomanufacturing technicians, or research and development technicians. A grade of C or better is required in each course. This degree requires 29-34 units in the major, in addition to other graduation requirements.

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Biological Technican Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Bioinformatics Scientists

    Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 54,500
    • High salary: 159,780
    • Average salary: 93330
    Rising Job Growth $ 93,330 Average Salary $54,500 $159,780

  • Bioinformatics Technicians

    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 40,330
    • High salary: 154,140
    • Average salary: 71490
    Rising Job Growth $ 71,490 Average Salary $40,330 $154,140

  • Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 50,760
    • High salary: 169,560
    • Average salary: 83460
    Rising Job Growth $ 83,460 Average Salary $50,760 $169,560

All Careers in Biological Technican (16)

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
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
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Bioinformatics TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising71,490
Medical Equipment RepairersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising62,630
Biological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000

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