Why STEM?
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) play an ever-increasing role in today’s complex world, driving innovation, job opportunities and solutions to important challenges. Occupations in STEM fields are projected to grow over two times faster than the total for all occupations by 2029.
Preparing today’s youth to meet workforce demand and to become the problem solvers of tomorrow begins with easy and equitable access to STEM education. A widely available variety of educational programs and experiences help students of all ages increase their understanding of the world around them, build critical thinking, develop key job skills and respond to real-world issues.
STEM Facts
- Wages in STEM jobs are 71% higher than the national average.
- The US demand for engineers and scientists is expected to increase 4x the rate of other occupations over the next decade.
- Growth in STEM careers continues to be greater than in other fields.
- Technology professionals will experience the highest growth in job numbers between now and 2030.
- STEM occupations are growing at 24%, while other occupations are growing at 4%.
STEM at The University of Texas at Austin
- UT Austin is committed to providing equitable access to STEM opportunities for a diverse community of learners.
- The College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin is one of the largest science colleges in the US.
- UT Austin’s engineering and computer science programs are regularly ranked in the top 10 nationwide.
- The Cockrell School of Engineering is one of the top five universities in the country to award bachelor’s degrees to Black and Hispanic/Latinx students and the No. 14 producer of women B.S. engineering graduates in the nation.
- UT Austin’s Jackson School of Geosciences has the No. 1 geology program in the country and has three programs ranked in the top five.