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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Education Programs

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BiochemistryBachelor of Science- n/a
Biochemistry - Food ScienceBachelor of Science- n/a
BiologyBachelor of Science
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Biology - BiotechnologyBachelor of Science
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ChemistryBachelor of Science
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Chemistry - American Chemical SocietyBachelor of Science
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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
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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
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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
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GeologyBachelor of Science
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Human Biological SciencesBachelor of Arts
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Mathematics - Applied MathematicsBachelor of Science
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Mathematics - Pure MathematicsBachelor of Science
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Mathematics - Statistics TrackBachelor of Science
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Mathematics - Teaching TrackBachelor of Science
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Nursing- RN-BSNBachelor of Science
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Nursing-BSNBachelor of Science- n/a
PhysicsBachelor of Science
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Public HealthBachelor of Science
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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.

  • 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

  • Community Health Workers

    Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 37,930
    • High salary: 78,560
    • Average salary: 51030
    Rising Job Growth $ 51,030 Average Salary $37,930 $78,560

All Careers in Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering (139)

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
Aerospace EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising134,830
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising129,210
Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising127,590
Radio Frequency Identification Device SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising127,590
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
Medical and Health Services ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising117,960
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and SolarBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeStable117,750
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
Electrical EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising111,910
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
Bioengineers & Biomedical EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising106,950
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
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
Forestry & Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable100,830
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
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
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 & 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
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
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable87,710
MicrobiologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising87,330
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,350
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable86,220
Food Scientists and TechnologistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising85,310
Food Scientists & TechnologistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising85,310
ChemistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising84,150
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Avionics TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising81,390
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
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising79,940
Nursing Instructors & 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
Animal ScientistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising79,120
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
Social & Community Service ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising78,240
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Family & Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable77,280
Market Research Analysts & Marketing SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising76,950
Recreation & Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable75,890
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
Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial EquipmentAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining71,300
Electro-Mechanical & Mechatronics Technologists & TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining70,760
Robotics TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining70,760
Mechanical Engineering Technologists & TechniciansBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining68,730
Healthcare Social WorkersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising68,090
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising67,950
Forensic Science TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
Industrial Engineering Technologists & TechniciansSome college, Associate's degreeStable64,790
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Health Education SpecialistsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising63,000
Solar Thermal Installers & TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeRising62,970
Middle School TeachersBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeDeclining62,970
Licensed Practical & 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
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
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social WorkersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising60,060
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, & English as a Second Language InstructorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,950
Child, Family, & School Social WorkersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable58,570
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
Statistical AssistantsBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining51,440
Community Health WorkersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising51,030
Food Science TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430
Agricultural TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising46,790
Rehabilitation CounselorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining46,110
Psychiatric TechniciansSome college, Bachelor's degreeRising42,590
TutorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeDeclining40,090

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