The easier question to ask would be what kind of jobs can’t you get, because STEM disciplines are in pretty much every line of work today. Our graduates go on to careers in health care (doctor, veterinarian, dentist), technology, environmental science, logistics, computing, engineering, modeling, and teaching, just to name a few. Many of our students go on to graduate school to pursue an advanced degree. Talk with the faculty and the advisors to learn more about the wide variety of opportunities in science and technology.
One thing that our college prides itself on is our commitment to student-centered research, both at the graduate and undergraduate level, so many faculty actively involve undergraduate students with their research, and this involvement can lead to presentations at conferences, as well as authorship of peer-reviewed publications.
Nearly all of the degree programs allow students to participate in an internship that will count for degree credit. The best part is that most of the internships are paid – typically $15/hour. So, not only are you gaining valuable work experience (which often turns into full-time employment after graduation), you are helping to pay for your education.
Simple answer: you can never have enough math, and this is true for all of our majors. Yes, some are more math-intensive than others, but they all require a strong foundation in math and you will use that math throughout your time here. Also, be prepared to work hard. Our majors are rewarding, but challenging – and that is why our graduates are so successful.
First of all, you are not alone – plenty of students run into roadblocks with STEM coursework. The best thing you can do is to ask for help from either your professor or department or even come by this office and we can give you some advice. Just don’t give up. Part of getting a degree is knowing how to cope with difficulties, so take advantage of all of our support that we offer.
