STEM workers tend to earn more than similarly educated non-STEM workers

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January 8, 2018

6 facts about America’s STEM workforce and those training for it

STEM workers tend to earn more than similarly educated non-STEM workers

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6 facts about America’s STEM workforce and those training for it
Blacks and Hispanics underrepresented across most STEM job clusters
Women’s representation in computer jobs has declined since 1990
Representation of women in STEM jobs varies widely
STEM college majors tend to earn more than non-STEM college majors
52% of STEM-trained college graduates are employed in the STEM workforce
About three-in-ten workers with STEM jobs have a postgraduate degree
STEM workers tend to earn more than similarly educated non-STEM workers
Across all racial and ethnic groups, women in STEM earn less than their male counterparts
Women are underrepresented among graduates in math, physical science, engineering and computer science
Women remain underrepresented in physical sciences, computing and engineering jobs
Black and Hispanic workers remain underrepresented in the STEM workforce
Hispanics have earned a growing share of STEM degrees since 2010

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