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According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s (2020a) 2019 American Community Survey (ACS), the number of STEM workers in middle-skill oc... August 31, 2021 ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20212 Analysis | Reports The STEM Labor Force of Today: Scientists, Engineers, and Skilled Technical Workers | U.S. STEM Workforce: Definition, Size, and Growth A Traditional Definition: S&E Workers in the STEM Workforce Past and current Indicators analyses focus on a subset of the STEM workforce: individuals with at least a bachelor’s degree working in S&E occupations. S&E occupations encompass five major categories: (1) computer and mathematics scientists; (2) biological, agricultural, and environmental life sc... August 31, 2021 ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20212 Analysis | Reports The STEM Labor Force of Today: Scientists, Engineers, and Skilled Technical Workers | STEM Pathways: Degree Attainment, Training, and Occupations Certifications and Licenses A college degree is not the only pathway to a STEM career; other options for acquiring the skills needed to enter the STEM workforce include obtaining a certificate, certification, or license in a STEM area. These credentials are generally associated with an occupation, technology, or industry an... August 31, 2021 ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20212 Analysis | Reports The STEM Labor Force of Today: Scientists, Engineers, and Skilled Technical Workers Conclusion Scientists and engineers are the backbone of the creation, development, and application of STEM knowledge and expertise in the U.S. economy. Reflecting this historical context, previous Indicators reports focused on workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher in S&E occupations: mathematical and c... August 31, 2021 ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20212 Analysis | Reports The STEM Labor Force of Today: Scientists, Engineers, and Skilled Technical Workers | STEM Pathways: Degree Attainment, Training, and Occupations Degree Attainment A 4-year degree is one of the primary pathways for STEM workers. More STEM workers than non-STEM workers have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s (2020a) 2019 ACS, approximately 45% of STEM workers hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 34% of workers in non-... August 31, 2021 ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20212 Analysis | Reports The STEM Labor Force of Today: Scientists, Engineers, and Skilled Technical Workers | STEM Labor Market Conditions and the Economy Earnings The wages that people earn fuel the economy and give workers the ability to support themselves and their families. STEM workers have higher median salaries than their non-STEM counterparts ($55,000 compared to $33,000) (Figure LBR-14). Data from the ACS show that this pattern holds regardless of ... August 31, 2021 ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20212 Figure The STEM Labor Force of Today: Scientists, Engineers, and Skilled Technical Workers | STEM Pathways: Degree Attainment, Training, and Occupations Educational attainment of workers, by workforce, occupational group, and degree level: 2019 Individuals in the STEM workforce make important contributions to improve a nation’s living standards, economic growth, and global competitiveness. This report details several aspects of the U.S. STEM workforce, including growth, demographic makeup, earnings, and unemployment. The STEM workforce ... August 31, 2021 ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20212 Data Tables | Data Tables (Individual) The STEM Labor Force of Today: Scientists, Engineers, and Skilled Technical Workers | Supplemental Tables Employed adults in the United States, by workforce type: 2010–19 Individuals in the STEM workforce make important contributions to improve a nation’s living standards, economic growth, and global competitiveness. This report details several aspects of the U.S. STEM workforce, including growth, demographic makeup, earnings, and unemployment. The STEM workforce ... August 31, 2021 ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20212 Figure The STEM Labor Force of Today: Scientists, Engineers, and Skilled Technical Workers | Participation of Demographic Groups in STEM Employed adults, by workforce, educational attainment, and race or ethnicity: 2019 Individuals in the STEM workforce make important contributions to improve a nation’s living standards, economic growth, and global competitiveness. This report details several aspects of the U.S. STEM workforce, including growth, demographic makeup, earnings, and unemployment. The STEM workforce ... August 31, 2021 ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20212 Figure The STEM Labor Force of Today: Scientists, Engineers, and Skilled Technical Workers | Participation of Demographic Groups in STEM Employed women, by workforce: 2010 and 2019 Individuals in the STEM workforce make important contributions to improve a nation’s living standards, economic growth, and global competitiveness. This report details several aspects of the U.S. STEM workforce, including growth, demographic makeup, earnings, and unemployment. The STEM workforce ... August 31, 2021 ncses.nsf.gov/pubs/nsb20212 1 ⋯ 2 3 ⋯ 6 Next