Science Technologies/Technicians at Bluefield State University
Ranked 8th of 8 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Science Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Science Technologies/Technicians (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Bluefield State University's certificate (1-2 years) program in Science Technologies/Technicians earn a median $26,371 one year after graduating, rising to $40,729 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 31% below the national median of $50,183 for this field, ranking 8th of 8 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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