Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering

With millions of dollars in federal grants and scholarships, state-of-the-art facilities, outstanding faculty, and brand-new degree programs, NSME truly is on the cutting edge of science and technology education to empower the Kern County economy.

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BiochemistryBachelor of Science- n/a
Biochemistry - Food ScienceBachelor of Science- n/a
BiologyBachelor of Science- n/a
Biology - BiotechnologyBachelor of Science- n/a
ChemistryBachelor of Science- n/a
Chemistry - American Chemical SocietyBachelor of Science- n/a
Chemistry - Management/MarketingBachelor of Science- n/a
Chemistry - Occupational Safety & Health ManagementBachelor of Science- n/a
Computer EngineeringBachelor of Science- n/a
Computer ScienceBachelor of Science- n/a
Computer Science - Information SecurityBachelor of Science- n/a
Computer Science - Information SystemsBachelor of Science- n/a
Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science- n/a
Electrical Engineering - Energy and Power EngineeringBachelor of Science- n/a
Electrical Engineering - TraditionalBachelor of Science
  • Pathways
EngineeringBachelor of Science- n/a
Engineering - Biosys and Agricu EngineeringBachelor of Science- n/a
Engineering - Energy and Power EngineeringBachelor of Science- n/a
Engineering - Engineering ManagementBachelor of Science- n/a
Engineering - Petroleum EngineeringBachelor of Science- n/a
GeologyBachelor of Arts- n/a
GeologyBachelor of Science- n/a
Human Biological SciencesBachelor of Arts- n/a
Mathematics - Applied MathematicsBachelor of Science
  • Pathways
Mathematics - Pure MathematicsBachelor of Science
  • Pathways
Mathematics - Statistics TrackBachelor of Science
  • Pathways
Mathematics - Teaching TrackBachelor of Science
  • Pathways
Nursing- RN-BSNBachelor of Science- n/a
Nursing-BSNBachelor of Science- n/a
PhysicsBachelor of Science- n/a
Public HealthBachelor of Science- 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.

  • Blockchain Engineers

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 52,650
    • High salary: 176,800
    • Average salary: 108970
    Rising Job Growth $ 108,970 Average Salary $52,650 $176,800

  • Architectural and Engineering Managers

    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 111,450
    • High salary: 0
    • Average salary: 167740
    Rising Job Growth $ 167,740 Average Salary $111,450 $0

  • Chemical Technicians

    Bachelor's degree, High school diploma/GED

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 39,030
    • High salary: 90,990
    • Average salary: 57790
    Rising Job Growth $ 57,790 Average Salary $39,030 $90,990

All Careers in Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (146)

Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising171,200
Architectural and Engineering ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising167,740
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising167,740
PhysicistsDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising166,290
Clinical Research CoordinatorsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising161,180
Natural Sciences ManagersBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising161,180
Water Resource SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising161,180
Marketing ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising161,030
Computer Hardware EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising155,020
Computer and Information Research ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising140,910
Wind Energy Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising135,980
Software Developers- n/aRising133,080
AstronomersDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising132,170
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Electronics EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising127,590
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeRising124,910
Chemical EngineersBachelor's degreeRising121,860
MathematiciansDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable121,680
Biofuels Production ManagersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable121,440
Biomass Power Plant ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable121,440
Geothermal Production ManagersSome college, Certificate after high schoolStable121,440
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and SolarBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeStable117,750
Engineers, All Other- n/a- n/a117,750
Mechatronics EngineersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable117,750
Microsystems EngineersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Nanosystems EngineersDoctoral degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Photonics EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Robotics EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable117,750
Solar Energy Systems EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Wind Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Business Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Data Scientists- n/aRising112,590
Electrical EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising111,910
Blockchain Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Computer Occupations, All Other- n/a- n/a108,970
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians- n/aRising108,970
Information Security Engineers- n/aRising108,970
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Penetration Testers- n/aRising108,970
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Digital Forensics Analysts- n/aRising108,970
Bioengineers & Biomedical EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising106,950
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising105,620
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degreeRising104,620
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising104,170
Materials ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising104,160
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Computer Systems AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Biochemists & BiophysicistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeRising103,650
BiostatisticiansMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising103,300
StatisticiansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,300
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising102,610
Mechanical EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising102,320
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Industrial EngineersBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising101,140
Manufacturing EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising101,140
Validation EngineersBachelor's degreeRising101,140
Project Management Specialists- n/aRising100,750
Medical ScientistsDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising100,590
Solar Sales Representatives & AssessorsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable100,070
Special Effects Artists & AnimatorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable99,800
Water/Wastewater EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising99,590
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Web and Digital Interface Designers- n/aRising98,090
Physics Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable97,360
Business Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising97,270
GeographersBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Network & Computer Systems AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining96,800
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising96,690
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsMaster's degreeRising93,600
Detectives & Criminal InvestigatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining93,580
Police Identification & Records OfficersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining93,580
Bioinformatics ScientistsBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising93,330
Biological Scientists, All Other- n/a- n/a93,330
BiologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
GeneticistsPost-doctoral training, Master's degreeRising93,330
Molecular and Cellular BiologistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Molecular & Cellular BiologistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Operations Research AnalystsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising91,290
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
Farmers, Ranchers, & Other Agricultural Managers- n/aDeclining87,980
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
MicrobiologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising87,330
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,220
Food Scientists & TechnologistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising85,310
Agricultural EngineersBachelor's degreeRising84,630
ChemistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising84,150
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Logistics EngineersBachelor's degreeRising80,880
Financial Quantitative AnalystsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,190
Environmental Restoration PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Industrial EcologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising80,060
Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable79,350
Solar Energy Installation ManagersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDRising78,690
Library Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable78,630
CoronersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Cartographers & PhotogrammetristsCertificate after high school, Bachelor's degreeRising78,380
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians- n/aStable77,180
Market Research Analysts & Marketing SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising76,950
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340
Zoologists & Wildlife BiologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable72,860
Energy AuditorsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining72,120
Bioinformatics TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising71,490
Soil & Plant ScientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising71,410
Robotics TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining70,760
Mechanical Engineering Technologists & TechniciansBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining68,730
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising67,950
Forensic Science TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Calibration Technologists & Technicians- n/aRising65,040
Industrial Engineering Technologists & TechniciansSome college, Associate's degreeStable64,790
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists & Technicians- n/aStable64,790
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Solar Thermal Installers & TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising62,970
Middle School TeachersBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeDeclining62,970
Elementary School TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining62,340
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining61,490
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Computer User Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable60,340
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
Social Science Research AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,040
Chemical TechniciansBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising57,790
Biological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Surveying & Mapping Technicians- n/aRising51,940
Statistical AssistantsBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining51,440
Medical Records Specialists- n/aRising50,250
Food Science TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430
Geological Technicians- n/aStable48,390
Agricultural TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising46,790
Precision Agriculture TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising46,790
TutorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining40,090
Histology Technicians- n/aStable
HistotechnologistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable
Life Scientists, All Other- n/a- n/a
Medical & Clinical Laboratory TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable
Medical & Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School- n/aDeclining

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