Cluster Chosen: STEM

Your path

Possible Careers:

  • Biologist or microbiologist
  • Chemist
  • Mathematician
  • Engineer: Aerospace, industrial, biotechnology, chemical, marine, materials, civil, petroleum
  • Scientist
  • Architect
  • Computer Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Computer Programmer

Degrees and Certs:

  • A two-year college degree in pre-engineering, integrated mathematics, integrated technology or integrated science
  • A four-year college degree in engineering, microbiology, biotechnology, bio-engineering, applied technology, architecture, civil engineering, applied mathematics or other integrated subjects
  • Examples of options:

Trade School Options:

  • EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology):
    • Networking & Cyber Security
    • Future Engineers
    • Coding and Mobile App Design
    • Digital Device Diagnostic and Repair
  • West MEC:
    • Biomedical Science
    • Coding
    • Energy and engineering technology
    • IT security
    • Environmental sustainability

Top 5 highest Ranking Colleges:

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • California Institute of Technology
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Stanford University

Career Map Examples:

STEM Career Maps

PROS:

  • Investment in the future - The need to fill STEM careers grows every day
  • Higher salary
  • Sometimes career flexibility

CONS:

  • Highly competitive at times
  • Some jobs can be stressful and demanding
  • At times there is a gender prejudice- according to articles about the field, women are often perceived as less capable to perform tasks required by careers in STEM, when that is not true.

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