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About Technical and Scientific Communication

A program that focuses on the communication of technical and scientific knowledge to a variety of audiences through print, video, and digital media; and that prepares individuals to function as technical writers and editors, documentation developers, web designers, and usability specialists. Includes instruction in scientific and technical writing and editing, graphic and information design, web design, audience analysis, document usability and field testing, publications management, and applications to specific technical fields.

Students who are interested in Technical and Scientific Communication can study up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. Right now, 181 students earn a some level of degree in Technical and Scientific Communication around the country each year. More students graduate with a degree in Technical and Scientific Communication in the state of Georgia compared to any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Technical and Scientific Communication is $41,400.

Popularity of Technical and Scientific Communication Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Technical and Scientific Communication degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Technical and Scientific Communication majors is Technical Writers. But, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Technical and Scientific Communication can prepare you for is Editors.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Technical and Scientific Communication majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Technical and Scientific Communication majors.

  1. #1 Editors

Student Demographics

Total Students
67
Female Students
51 (76%)
Male Students
16 (23%)
White (41, 61%)
Hispanic or Latino (7, 10%)
Black or African American (5, 7%)
Asian (4, 6%)
Two or more races (4, 6%)
U.S. Nonresident (3, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (3, 4%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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