Why is STEM important?As the U.S. economy changes, the demand for STEM-capable workers is growing. In May of 2014, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics counted more than 8.3 million STEM jobs, which accounted for 6.2 percent of total employment in the United States. That number is expected to continue to increase as U.S. companies grow and innovate to compete in the global economy. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average salary for all STEM jobs is $85,570, which is almost double the average salary for all jobs.
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