Community College
The North Carolina Community College system offers a wide variety of specialized certificate, diploma, and degree programs as well as short-term workforce continuing education training. Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees provide the education and experience necessary to move into a number of different careers related to biotechnology, including process technician, maintenance and instrumentation technician, and laboratory technician.
Relevant community college training programs can often be completed in two years or less, allowing you to enter the workforce soon. These career areas all offer good pay and working conditions with increasing pay for increasing work experience or additional training.
As you progress on the job you may want to seek additional promotions or career changes that will require a B.S. degree. In some cases, you may be able to count A.A.S. credits toward a four-year degree.
"North Carolina's community colleges will give you the credentials for a great start in life. By gaining professional scientific skills, you can obtain a career in the growing, exciting biotechnology industry." —H. Martin Lancaster, President, North Carolina Community College System