Your Future In STEM: What Can You Earn?

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, www.bls.gov/ooh

he US Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the Occupational Outlook Handbook every year which provides data about occupation growth, the minimum level of education to engage in that occupation, and the annual media wage someone can expect to earn.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 11 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for these workers will stem from greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security.

Employment in architecture and engineering occupations is projected to grow 3 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Most of the projected job growth in this group is in the engineering occupations, as their services will be in demand in various areas such as rebuilding of infrastructure, renewable energy, oil and gas extraction, and robotics.

OCCUPATION

COMPUTER NETWORK ARCHITECTS

JOB SUMMARY

Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets.

ENTRY LEVEL EDUCATION

2019 MEDIAN PAY

Bachelor’s Degree $112,690

COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS

Computer programmers write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly. Bachelor’s Degree $86,550

INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYSTS

Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. Bachelor’s Degree $99,730

MATHEMATICIANS & STATISTICIANS

WEB DEVELOPERS & DIGITAL DESIGNERS

AEROSPACE ENGINEERS

Mathematicians and statisticians analyze data and apply mathematical and statistical techniques to help solve problems.

Web developers create and maintain websites. Digital designers develop, create, and test website or interface layout, functions, and navigation for usability.

Aerospace engineers design primarily aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. Bachelor’s Degree $92,030

Associates Degree $73,760

Bachelor’s Degree $116,500

CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS

Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the use of fuel, drugs, food, and many other products.

Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. Bachelor’s Degree $108,770

Bachelor’s Degree $88,860

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS

Environmental scientists and specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health. Bachelor’s Degree $71,360

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

PETROLEUM ENGINEERS

Landscape architects design parks and other outdoor spaces.

Petroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth’s surface. Bachelor’s Degree $69,360

Bachelor’s Degree $137,720