Is science explained a good niche?
Right now, yes: science explained is one of the better bets in our data. RPM is middle of the road, around $3–$7.5 per 1,000 views. In the last 90 days 3 new channels appeared and 1 of them broke out (beat the niche’s usual views 3×). 71% of channels are faceless, so you don’t need to show your face.
Pros
- 1 new channel broke out in the last 90 days
- 71% of channels are faceless
- Videos get a median of 33,579 views
Cons
- Numbers move nightly; a hot niche can cool down fast
Examples worth studying
The channels beating their niche average by the most, and the biggest breakout videos of the last 90 days. The full list is in the app.
Channels beating the average
Astrovía79,800 subscribersFaceless(opens YouTube in a new tab)16×$18.3K – $45.8KByNiche estimate, monthly
LIMIT282K subscribers(opens YouTube in a new tab)12×$10.1K – $25.3KByNiche estimate, monthly
Arte Show874K subscribersShorts(opens YouTube in a new tab)11×$718 – $1.8KByNiche estimate, monthly
Breakout videos, last 90 days
- Roswell: Aliens, UFOs, Secret Weapons or a Government Cover-Up? | Documentary - EMWorld View – Science, 520.7K views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
379× - Did eMudhra Just Compromise Your Security? What You Need to KnowDocumentary Plus, 5,231 views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
201× - Die schlimmste Pandemie der Geschichte: Der Erreger ist noch da | NANO3sat NANO, 1M views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
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How to start a science explained channel
71% of channels in this niche are faceless, so you can start without going on camera: voiceover, stock footage, animation or screen recording.
The most common formats among the channels we track: narrated documentary / explainer (43%), person talking to camera (36%), animation (5%).
Study the example channels below: which titles and thumbnails multiply their average, and how long are the videos?
Pick a narrower angle inside science explained: focus on one audience or one question instead of the generic videos everyone makes.
Aim for the median first: here that’s 33,579 views per video. Ship your first 10 videos in one format, then adjust from the data.
Do the math honestly: 100,000 monthly views in this niche earn roughly $300 – $750. You need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours to monetize.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube RPM for science explained?
Long videos in science explained earn an estimated $3–$7.5 per 1,000 views (Science & education category). Shorts pay much less: about $0.04–$0.1 per 1,000 views. RPM also shifts with your viewers’ countries and the ad season.
Can you run a faceless science explained channel?
71% of the 24 channels we track here are faceless. The most common formats: narrated documentary / explainer (43%), person talking to camera (36%), animation (5%).
How competitive is the science explained niche?
We track 24 channels. In the last 90 days 3 new channels appeared and 1 beat the niche’s usual views 3×. New channels can still break in.
How much does a science explained channel make?
The median channel earns an estimated $367 – $916 a month and gets a median of 33,579 views per video. The estimate comes from the last 30 days of views and the niche’s RPM range; the biggest channels earn far more.