Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
You are logical, organized, and love solving problems. Tinkering and building machines and structures or developing code to run them energizes you. Math and sciences come easily to you, as do biology and chemistry. Whether manufacturing, chemistry, computer programming, cybersecurity, engineering, biology, physics or math, you will find a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics path!
PROGRAMS IN THIS PATH:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Chemical Technology
- Computer and Information Technology
- Computer Programming
- Cybersecurity
- Engineering
- Engineering Systems Technology
- Science
- Technical Studies
All offerings in this path:
| Program | Course Sequence |
|---|---|
| Exploration (for students who are unsure of program/concentration) | Course Sequence |
| Program | Degree | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Biology URI | B.A. | Prog-Prog Transfer |
| Biomedical Engineering URI | B.S. | Prog-Prog Transfer |
| Chemical Engineering URI | B.S. | Prog-Prog Transfer |
| Chemical Engineering- Bio and Pharm Track URI | B.S. | Prog-Prog Transfer |
| Civil Engineering URI | B.S. | Prog-Prog Transfer |
| Computer Engineering URI | B.S. | Prog-Prog Transfer |
| Computer Science URI | B.A., B.S. | Prog-Prog Transfer |
| Electrical Engineering URI | B.S. | Prog-Prog Transfer |
| Industrial and Systems Engineering URI | B.S. | Prog-Prog Transfer |
| Mathematics URI | B.A. | Prog-Prog Transfer |
| Mechanical Engineering URI | B.S. | Prog-Prog Transfer |
| Ocean Engineering URI | B.S. | Prog-Prog Transfer |
| General Studies, recommended coursework for Biology URI | RIC | B.A. | B.S. | JAA |
| General Studies, recommended coursework for Biological Sciences URI | B.S. | JAA |
| General Studies, recommended coursework for Cell & Molecular Biology URI | B.S. | JAA |
| General Studies, recommended coursework for Chemistry URI | RIC | B.A., B.S. | B.A. | JAA |
| General Studies, recommended coursework for Computer Science RIC | B.A., B.S. | JAA |
| General Studies, recommended coursework for Geology & Geological Oceanography URI | B.S. | JAA |
| General Studies, recommended coursework for Mathematics URI | RIC | B.A., B.S. | B.A. | JAA |
| General Studies, recommended coursework for Physics URI | B.S. | JAA |
| Institution | Program | Degree | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant University | Science - Biology | B.S. | Transfer |
| Johnson & Wales University | Computer And Networking Tech - Networking Engineering | B.S. | Transfer |
An ASSOCIATE degree from this path helps students begin careers such as:
Chemical technicians use special instruments and techniques to help chemists and chemical engineers research, develop, produce, and test chemical products and processes.
- Earning Potential - $21.00/hour; $43,680/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Civil engineering technicians help civil engineers to plan, design, and build highways, bridges, utilities, and other infrastructure projects. They also help to plan, design, and build commercial, industrial, residential, and land development projects.
- Earning Potential - $25.90/hour; $53,872/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
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- Earning Potential - $24.39/hour; $50,731/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Computer support specialists provide help and advice to computer users and organizations. These specialists either support computer networks or they provide technical assistance directly to computer users.
- Earning Potential - $26.66/hour; $55,452/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, and use measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment. They are also involved in the manufacture and deployment of equipment for automation.
- Earning Potential - $27.19/hour; $56,555/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
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- Earning Potential - $35.07/hour; $72,945/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Environmental engineering technicians carry out the plans that environmental engineers develop. They test, operate, and, if necessary, modify equipment used to prevent or clean up environmental pollution. They may collect samples for testing, or they may work to mitigate sources of environmental pollution.
- Earning Potential - $19.37/hour; $40,289/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Industrial engineering technicians assist industrial engineers in devising efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service. They prepare machinery and equipment layouts, plan workflows, conduct statistical production studies, and analyze production costs.
- Earning Potential - $28.19/hour; $58,635/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Mechanical engineering technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture mechanical devices, including tools, engines, and machines. They may make sketches and rough layouts, record and analyze data, make calculations and estimates, and report their findings.
- Earning Potential - $26.81/hour; $55,764/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site. They are also responsible for the site’s technical aspects, such as its performance and capacity, which are measures of a website’s speed and how much traffic the site can handle. In addition, web developers may create content for the site.
- Earning Potential - $32.10/hour; $66,768/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
A BACHELOR'S degree enables students to begin careers such as:
Career and technical education teachers instruct students in various technical and vocational subjects, such as auto repair, healthcare, and culinary arts. They teach academic and technical content to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter an occupation.
- Earning Potential - $34.11/hour; $70,950/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the production or use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products. They design processes and equipment for large-scale manufacturing, plan and test production methods and byproducts treatment, and direct facility operations.
- Earning Potential - $39.74/hour; $82,659/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the production or use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products. They design processes and equipment for large-scale manufacturing, plan and test production methods and byproducts treatment, and direct facility operations.
- Earning Potential - $39.09/hour; $81,265/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Civil engineers conceive, design, build, supervise, operate, construct, and maintain infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.
- Earning Potential - $39.50/hour; $79,000/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.
- Earning Potential - $66.55/hour; $138,424/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Computer programmers write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly. They turn the program designs created by software developers and engineers into instructions that a computer can follow.
- Earning Potential - $36.21/hour; $75,316/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyberattacks increases.
- Earning Potential - $50.25/hour; $104,520/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017