Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Explore Careers in Earth and Physical Science

Whether you are interested in fixing a car, helping people in a hospital, designing a building, or programming a robot, you are going to need those Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills! So here is what you have been looking for- real New Mexico scientists and engineers that can tell you why and how they put their knowledge to use in the real world. Watch the videos, courtesy of NM PBS, and check out over 100 STEM career profiles, courtesy of Science Buddies. There is bound to be something you are interested in, at any education level!

Did you know:
  • New Mexico will demand a total of 49,340 STEM jobs by 2018
  • 39% of STEM jobs will be in engineering and technician occupations by 2018
  • 93% of STEM jobs will require some college or technical training by 2018
  • STEM jobs pay a lot more! Check this out…

    • All jobs
    STEM:$67,054
    NON-STEM:$34,805
    Jobs requiring a Bachelor's
    STEM:$82,494
    NON-STEM:$54,733
    Jobs requiring an Associates' or less
    STEM:$51,095
    NON-STEM:$30,743

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