Are you an innovative, goal driven, ambitious person looking to challenge yourself and help shape the future with a rewarding career in a STEM field? All similes here, but even if you answered no to that question, I’m here to tell you that in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, careers in STEM are in high demand. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), STEM careers are projected to grow at a rate faster than the average for all occupations from 2020 to 2030. STEM careers help drive innovation, advance research, and often help improve the quality of life all around the world while providing job security and financial stability.
When considering a prospective major in college or a certain career field it is important to know the future projections of that career and the industry that you will be working in. Such information can provide better insight into the job market along with trends and growth projections. You’ll be better prepared to negotiate salary and compensation, and know the exact education and training requirements. This can help guide you in making more informed decisions about investing time and resources into education and training. In addition, it will help you to anticipate opportunities and challenges that may arise in the future.
So, a post dedicated to STEM careers may be the perfect way to introduce our new STEM job search page. As of today our new job search page lists STEM career opportunities in all 50 states all across the U.S. Because of this, we will be referencing a considerable amount of our source material from bls.gov to help provide trends and forecasts on the U.S. job market so that you can be ready to apply for your next STEM career.
Let’s take look at ten STEM careers and their projected growth rates, according to BLS data:
- Data Scientists 36% growth rate
- Information Security Analysts: 33% growth rate
- Medical Scientists: 17% growth rate
- Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts: 22% growth rate
- Biomedical Engineers: 10% growth rate
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists: 5% growth rate
- Petroleum Engineers: 8% growth rate
- Mathematicians and Statisticians: 31% growth rate
- Operations Research Analysts: 23% growth rate
- Civil Engineers: 7% growth rate
Each one of these careers offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the scientific community and drive meaningful change. Make sure to click on any of the links above to read more about the specific careers listed and their projected growth over the next few years.
Hopefully this information is helpful to someone considering their college major or future career path. In addition, be sure to check out which industries are currently hiring today by looking at the relevant job boards. Another helpful tip is to research and follow industries that are receiving heavy investments for the future with funds already allocated for the jobs and careers of tomorrow. For example, if you’re thinking about working in the semiconductor industry you may be interested in the CHIPS and Science Act and the CHIPS for America Act.
According to Wikipedia, “The CHIPS and Science Act is a U.S. federal statute enacted by the 117th United States Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden on August 9, 2022. The act provides roughly $280 billion in new funding to boost domestic research and manufacturing of semiconductors in the United States. The act includes $39 billion in subsidies for chip manufacturing on US soil along with 25% investment tax credits for costs of manufacturing equipment, and $13 billion for semiconductor research and workforce training, with the primary aim of countering China”. You can read more about it here.
The CHIPS for America Act is a U.S. government initiative aimed at investing in domestic semiconductor manufacturing and research to promote national security, economic growth, and technological innovation. The act provides funding for research and development of advanced semiconductor technologies and establishes new programs to support domestic chip manufacturing and supply chain security. The program will provide $52 billion in funding for domestic semiconductor manufacturing and research over a period of five years. This includes $2 billion which will be allocated for research and development of advanced semiconductor technologies and $50 billion which will go towards the CHIPS Manufacturing Investment Fund. This fund will provide grants and incentives to support the construction and expansion of domestic chip manufacturing facilities. You can read more about it here.
Maybe you’re thinking about working with electric vehicles in the future. If that is the case then the Biden Administration and DOE plans to invest $3 billion into strengthening the U.S. supply chain for advanced batteries for vehicles and energy storage may be of interest. You can read more about it here.
In conclusion, STEM careers offer a range of opportunities for growth, impact, and personal fulfillment. Being informed about the industry that you may desire to work in can help give you a competitive edge. You’ll gain a better understanding of the job requirements, identify networking opportunities, and have better insight into companies and their culture. By pursuing a STEM career you can make a meaningful contribution to the scientific community and help drive innovation and progress for generations to come. When you’re ready, checkout our new job search page to see if there is a STEM career in there that is waiting for you.
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