A two-year college degree in pre-engineering, integrated mathematics, integrated technology or integrated science
A four-year college degree in engineering, microbiology, biotechnology, bio-engineering, applied technology, architecture, civil engineering, applied mathematics or other integrated subjects
Trade School Options:
EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology):
Networking & Cyber Security
Future Engineers
Coding and Mobile App Design
Digital Device Diagnostic and Repair
West MEC:
Biomedical Science
Coding
Energy and engineering technology
IT security
Environmental sustainability
Top 5 highest Ranking Colleges:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
California Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Carnegie Mellon University
Stanford University
PROS:
Investment in the future - The need to fill STEM careers grows every day
Higher salary
Sometimes career flexibility
CONS:
Highly competitive at times
Some jobs can be stressful and demanding
At times there is a gender prejudice- according to articles about the field, women are often perceived as less capable to perform tasks required by careers in STEM, when that is not true.