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Numbers in the News: STEM Careers
Here’s why you might want to consider a job in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM).
17.3 MILLION
People work in STEM fields in the U.S.—nearly double the number from two decades ago.
The STEM workforce lacks diversity. Hispanics, blacks, and Native Americans make up 27 PERCENT of the U.S. workforce but hold only 11 PERCENT of all STEM jobs.
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$87,570:
The average annual salary for STEM jobs
$45,700:
The average annual salary for non-STEM jobs
SOURCES: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, PEW RESEARCH CENTER
THINK ABOUT IT: Does a STEM career interest you? Research to find out what it takes to work in this field.
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