Careers

Math + Science = Where the Jobs Are

Would you like to have a career in math and science?

In today’s global economy, the best jobs will go those with college degrees and the math and science skills that are essential in a high-tech economy.

• The jobless figures for workers without a college degree are nearly double those for workers with college degrees.
• Of the 10 fastest growing occupations in the U.S., eight are science, math or technology related.
• U.S. jobs that demand technical training are growing five times faster than those requiring non-technical skills.
• American demand for scientists and engineers is expected to grow four times faster than all other professions over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

If you would like more information about the types of degrees available in science, technology, engineering and math, a good place to start is the Sloan Foundation’s Career Cornerstone website, which has comprehensive information on more than 185 degree fields, education requirements, industry options, salaries, pre-college ideas, university choice and a range of resources. Just go to: http://www.careercornerstone.org/