STEM includes a wide variety of fields and professions. The education requirements are also quite broad, from a few short courses to doctoral degrees. Most STEM related fields require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree to enter the field, and many will require a graduate degree, licensure or further education to advance in the field. Wor-Wic offers both short-term opportunities to begin work quickly, and long-term certificate and degree options which take several semesters to complete, with many preparing students to transfer to four-year institutions for further study.
The STEM pathway at Wor-Wic is full of opportunities to begin or advance a career in biology, chemistry, computer technology, engineering, game development, information security, pharmacy or a variety of other areas.
Explore the pathway options below. Want more information? Complete a request for information and our outreach coordinator will be in touch.
According to U.S. News & World Report, STEM jobs are in high demand with low unemployment and are often referred to as the jobs of the future. Some of the jobs and salaries below can be obtained with less than two years of study. Others require a bachelor’s degree or more:
| Title | Median hourly earnings in our region per hour |
|---|---|
| Biological Scientist | $43.23 |
| Doctor – general internal medicine | $141.35 |
| Pharmacist | $67.03 |
| Software Developer | $56.35 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $33.40 |
To explore employment in our region and salaries, go to Career Coach.