Physical Science Technologies/Technicians programs in Michigan
9 schools in Michigan teach this, at certificate or associate level. 1 of them reports what graduates earn two years out; the highest is $46,456 at Delta College.
What this work pays in Michigan
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Michigan earn a median of $50,060 a year across 5,210 jobs. That is what the occupation pays everyone in it — not what graduates of any one program below earned.
| Also leads to | Median | Jobs in Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Technicians | $58,180 | 2,220 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $59,100 | 1,040 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $51,290 | 600 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $58,860 | 150 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | $72,430 | 40 |
Occupation wages: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025.
Schools
| School | Credential | Median debt | Graduate earnings, 2 yrs | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta College University Center | Associate's degree | — | $46,456 (22 grads) | 10 |
| Delta College University Center | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | 0 |
| Ferris State University Big Rapids | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | 0 |
| Ferris State University Big Rapids | Associate's degree | — | not published | 5 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids | Undergraduate certificate | — | not published | 0 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids | Associate's degree | — | not published | 1 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo | Associate's degree | — | not published | 9 |
| Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie | Associate's degree | — | not published | 0 |
| Lansing Community College Lansing | Associate's degree | — | not published | 0 |
A dash under earnings or debt means the U.S. Department of Education has not published a figure for that program — it withholds any median computed from too few graduates, which covers about four of every five programs. It never means zero, and it says nothing about whether the program is any good. Where a figure is shown, the number of graduates behind it is shown with it.
Email me when these figures change
The U.S. Department of Education publishes new cost, debt and earnings figures once a year, and every number on this page changes at once. One email when that happens for Physical Science Technologies/Technicians — nothing else, and nothing in between.
Program and outcome figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, released 2026-06-10.