Science & Math

Science and mathematics are the foundation for innovation and discovery across countless industries. Whether you’re planning to transfer to a four-year university, pursue research, or begin a career in a science- or math-related field, this career community will help you explore career paths, learn about educational opportunities, connect with employers, and develop the skills needed for future success.

  • Prepares students for transfer to a college/university to complete a bachelor’s degree.
  • KCKCC has scholarships available to STEM majors, and both degrees are transfer degrees. The faculty possesses a diverse range of knowledge and interests and actively mentor students throughout their time at the college.

  • Prepares students for transfer to a college/university to complete a bachelor’s degree.
  • There are a few career opportunities such as lab technician or lab associate that can be available with an associates degree in chemistry.

  • Prepares students for transfer to a college/university to complete a bachelor’s degree.
  • Advanced degrees open career opportunities such as climate change analyst, ecologist, environmental protection specialist, resource management specialist, restoration planner, environmental educator, sustainability specialist and lab assistant.

  • Prepares students for transfer to a college/university to complete a bachelor’s degree.
  • There are a few career opportunities such as lab technician or lab associate that can be available with an associate degree in chemistry. The goal for this program is the continuation of degree in forensic, chemistry, dentistry, pre-law, pre-med, environmental science, etc.

  • Prepares students for transfer to a college/university to complete a bachelor’s degree.
  • Kansas City’s market for physics careers includes high-tech national security manufacturing, advanced medical health systems, federal STEM roles, engineering/design, and others.

  • Prepares students for transfer to a college/university to complete a bachelor’s degree in various engineering fields (mechanical, civil, chemical, electrical, environmental, or others).
  • Kansas City is a national hub for engineering careers, with a strong concentration of engineering firms, advanced manufacturers, and federal facilities driving innovation in infrastructure, energy, technology, manufacturing, and national security. The region offers diverse career opportunities across nearly every engineering discipline.

  • Prepares students for transfer to a college/university to complete a bachelor’s degree – students should check specific requirements of the pharmacy school where they plan to apply and work closely with academic advisors at KCKCC and transfer college/university.

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