Occupations/17-3028.00
Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.
Usually a certificate, vocational program, or associate degree — not a bachelor’s.
AI automation risk
54%
Mixed exposure
Human characteristics
29%
Fewer uniquely human demands
Task orientation
37%
More resilient
Core tasks
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.00
- Degree of automation2.00
- Time sitting3.00
- Originality (ability)3.00
- Conflict situations3.00
- Hands-on objects/tools3.00
- Outdoors / weather1.50
- Disease exposure1.50
- Decision freedom3.00
Top abilities
Essential skills
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
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Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston Community College Houston, TX · Public | Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0303 | $4,300 | 100% | 24% | 1 yr $69,338 2 yr $67,899 Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |
Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA · Public | Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0303 | $5,200 | 100% | 21% | 1 yr $69,338 2 yr $69,221 Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |
Marquette University Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit | Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0303 | $48,800 | 87% | 85% | 1 yr $66,915 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |
Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX · Public | Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0303 | $13,200 | 63% | 83% | 1 yr $64,629 2 yr $63,005 Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |
Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN · Public | Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0303 | $10,000 | 53% | 83% | 1 yr $63,253 2 yr $63,005 Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ · Public | Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0303 | $12,000 | 90% | 69% | 1 yr — 2 yr $62,260 Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |
California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA · Public | Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0303 | $7,100 | 40% | 74% | 1 yr $61,814 2 yr $61,516 Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |
Century College White Bear Lake, MN · Public | Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0303 | $6,000 | 100% | 31% | 1 yr $50,856 2 yr $65,332 Associate · CIP 15.03 |
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA · Public | Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0303 | $19,600 | 55% | 86% | 1 yr $50,856 2 yr $48,432 Associate · CIP 15.03 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN · Public | Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0303 | $9,700 | 71% | 62% | 1 yr $42,682 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |
University of Minnesota-Rochester Rochester, MN · Public | Biomedical Technology/Technician 15.0401 | $14,200 | 72% | 73% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 15.04 |
Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN · Public | Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0303 | $9,900 | 77% | 58% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Bachelor's · CIP 15.03 |