Metallurgy is referred to as the study of metals and their properties. It can involve other sciences, such as physics and chemistry. Students who are interested in this field may go on to earn higher degrees to become engineers or have a career in environmental science.

An associate of applied science is a program of study that prepared students for entry level position in a wide variety of fields. Students who enter this program typically have the goal of beginning to work immediately upon graduation instead of pursuing further study.