1. 1 Wage Comparisons for Various Occupations Biotechnology Sector Sandy Slivka -Sector Navigator CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE

2. Biological Sciences vs Biotechnology Median Annual Salary Degree Type 2 Years Before2 Years After5 Years After Biology, GeneralDegree$14,092$27,722$54,903 Biotechnology and Biomedical Technology Degree$12,695$44,562$55,673 Biotechnology and Biomedical Technology Certificate$8,890$25,708$42,826

3. Job areaTypeSalary 2 years prior Salary 2 years after Salary 5 years after Biotechnology and Biomedical Technology Certificate$8,890$25,708$42,826 Aviation Airframe Mechanics Certificate$21,145$36,503$47,211 Aviation Powerplant Mechanics Certificate$23,440$35,954$50,904 Diesel TechnologyCertificate$22,847$38,941$46,180 Fire AcademyCertificate$26,504$46,304$87,128 Police AcademyCertificate$23,972$54,154$70,520 Biotechnology Certificates vs other Job Certificates

4. Biotechnology vs Other Science Degrees Job areaTypeSalary 2 years prior Salary 2 years after Salary 5 years after Biotechnology and Biomedical Technology Degree$12,695$44,562$55,673 Med. Lab TechDegree$15, 251$49, 738$53, 726 Physical Sciences, General Degree$14,798$30,400$59,832 Chemistry, General Degree$14,114$22,914$51,453

5. Job area TypeSalary 2 years prior Salary 2 years after Salary 5 years after Dental Hygienist Degree$16,130$63,750$62,507 Dental Hygienist Certificate$17,885$68,856$46,585 Registered Nursing Degree$17,072$67,618$78,801 Registered Nursing Certificate$17,501$66,977$78,222 Radiologic Technology Degree$12,316$64,135$75,288 Radiologic Technology Certificate$12,729$62,083$73,405 Health Sciences Degrees vs. Certificates

6. Job area TypeSalary 2 years prior Salary 2 years after Salary 5 years after Automotive Technology Degree$12,746$35,675$41,023 Automotive Technology Certificate$14,133$29,535$35,756 Fire TechnologyDegree$19,838$44,618$59,903 Fire TechnologyCertificate$20,804$40,334$50,389 Educational Aide (Teacher Assistant) Degree$14,097$19,894$31,735 Educational Aide (Teacher Assistant) Certificate$10,814$15,640$21,138 ParalegalDegree$26,921$38,191$42,332 ParalegalCertificate$27,374$41,546$47,674 Other Jobs Degrees vs Certificates