Welcome to the STEM Career Community!
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) continue to drive the strategy of all businesses worldwide. The SNHU STEM Career Community page is for students and alumni interested in working in a functional technology role in any industry, including students interested in exploring environmental science-related opportunities, and gaming industry opportunities.
Here you will find career-related information such as blogs, jobs, resources, courses, and events specific to STEM topics to help you embrace your career and academic journey!
Experiential learning is a short-term educational professional development or training experience opportunity that allows students to explore professional development; certification preparation and/or professional practice experiences, completing a minimum of 60 hours in that experience.
STEM undergraduate students and STEM graduate students have a handful of unique academic courses available for you explore while earning your degree! Be sure to talk with your academic advisor about these courses and how to register!
The outlook for careers with a STEM degree differs depending on each worker’s education and location. Students and alumni should always research specific careers to learn more about their job outlook and potential salary on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
DATA USA provides a expansive data report related to occupations in Computer Science, Engineering, and Science. Explore this report to view occupation types, salary, job locations, job industries, diversity in hiring, and more!
For example, life, physical, and social sciences professionals can expect to earn median annual salaries that range from $41,970 for agricultural and food science technicians to $128,950 for physicists and astronomers. Additionally, median annual salaries for computer and information technology professions range from $55,510 for computer support specialists to $126,830 for computer and information research scientists. Meanwhile, median annual salaries for architecture and engineering professionals range from $46,200 for surveying and mapping technicians to $137,330 for petroleum engineers.
There are dozens of STEM disciplines and professional fields recruiting students with strong math and science skills. The following section covers some of the most common STEM programs. Most of these fields offer opportunities for greater specialization, particularly for students in graduate programs:
- Computer Science
- Math
- Geology
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Physics
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs open the door to many different careers, including opportunities in engineering, science, and research. STEM professionals can explore diverse fields like aeronautics and biochemistry. Some STEM students also apply their technical knowledge in law, politics, and education. Each STEM field offers many different specializations and occupations worth exploring!
While pursuing your master’s degree online at SNHU, there are a wide variety of career options specifically for graduate-level students to explore! Check out the resources and links provided:
- Pathways To Science for Graduate Students: Pathways To Science offers programs and resources for prospective and current STEM graduate students — including funding opportunities, internships, fellowships, trainings, and professional development programs.
- Review Indeed Career Guide: Master of Computer Science & IT Jobs To Consider
- Best Companies for Graduate Student Internships: View this short list of companies that often post graduate-level internship opportunities.
- Explore Non-Academic Research Internships for Graduate Students through the US National Science Foundation.
- Explore Graduate Internships and programs through the The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
- The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provide many opportunities for graduate students, recent graduates, and others looking for internships, fellowships, and similar programs with the federal government.
- Check out this short list below of companies that often post graduate-level internship opportunities:
Company | Internship Focus |
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Amgen | R&D, Global Supply Chain |
Intel | IT, Technical |
BCG | Data Science, Consulting, Engineering |
Microsoft | IT, Data Science, Management |
JP Morgan | Finance, Management, Data Science |
TikTok | Social Media, IT, Data Science |
Dell | IT, Management, Finance |
Walmart | MBA, Finance, Management, HR |
CVS | Finance, Data Science, Management, Health |
Walgreens | Corporate, HR, Health |
What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles with information on common jobs and career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Scroll to the bottom of each profile for links to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources.