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What You Need |

 | In general, you need a college, technical institute or university education, or specialized training. |

 | To be a technologist, you usually need a two- to three-year college program in your area of work. |

 | To be a technician, you usually need a one- to two-year college program in your area of work. |

 | You may require certification by a professional or technical association and other memberships. |

 | Most recent entrants have a community college diploma and almost 3 in 10 have an undergraduate university degree. |

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Required/Related Educational Programs* |
* These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.
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