What separates STEAM from traditional science and math education is the blended learning environment and showing students how the scientific method can be applied to everyday life. For every job posting for a bachelor's degree recipient in a non-STEAM field, there were 2.5 entry-level job postings for a bachelor's degree recipient in a STEAM field. However, a four-year degree is incredibly helpful with salary - the average advertised starting salary for entry-level STEAM jobs with a bachelor's requirement was 26 percent higher than jobs in the non-STEAM fields. Less than half of entry-level STEAM jobs require a bachelor's degree or higher, according to skills gap website Burning Glass Technologies. STEAM jobs do not all require higher education or even a college degree. With projected increases in STEAM-related occupations, there needs to be an equal increase in STEAM education efforts to encourage students into these fields otherwise the skill gap will continue to grow. The median wage in 2020 was also higher in STEAM occupations ($89,780) compared to non-STEAM occupations ($40,020).īetween 20, employment in computer occupations is projected to increase by 12.5 percent between 20, according to a STEAM occupation report. Bureau of Labor Statistics there is a projected growth of STEAM-related occupations of 10.5% between 20 compared to 7.5% in non-STEAM-related occupations. According to an article from iD Tech, millions of STEAM jobs remain unfilled in the U.S., therefore efforts to fill this skill gap are of great importance. STEAM education is crucial to meet the needs of a changing world. (Image credit: selimaksan via Getty Images)
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