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For Half, Degrees In Computing, Math, Or Stats Lead To Other Jobs

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dcblogs (1096431) writes The Census Bureau reports that only 26% of people with any type of four-year STEM degree are working in a STEM field. For those with a degree specifically in computer, math or statistics, the figure is 49%, nearly the same for engineering degrees. What happens to the other STEM trained workers? The largest numbers are managers at non-STEM businesses (22.5%), or having careers in education (17.7%), business/finance (13.2%) and office support (11.5%). Some other data points: Among those with college degrees in computer-related occupations, men are paid more than women ($90,354 vs. $78,859 on average), and African American workers are more likely to be unemployed than white or Asian workers.

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  1. ~50% have no degree... by Kenja · · Score: 4, Funny

    Around half of STEM workers have no four year degree, to me that is more interesting.

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  2. Even higher for other degree fields. by wcrowe · · Score: 4, Funny

    That has always been true. The share is even higher for other degrees. Probably 70 percent with degrees in Liberal Arts lead to other jobs -- waiting on tables, for instance.

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