Should You Pursue a STEM Major?
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Updated on November 9, 2021
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Choosing a median salary for STEM workers ages 25 and older was about $77,000, whereas the median salary for non-STEM occupations was about $47,000.
STEM is an acronym for a cluster of academic disciplines and fields: science, technology, engineering, and math. These kinds of careers consistently grow as technology advances and further integrates with our day-to-day lives. The executive director of the STEM Education Coalition calls STEM careers the "jobs of tomorrow."
There's a variety of subjects to specialize in and jobs to pursue within STEM. If you have an interest in data, technology, problem-solving, or innovation, you might want to consider a STEM major.Use the following decision tree to help you decide. You can also download it as a PDF.
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