STEM
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) careers include planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services in a wide range of areas such as physical science, social science, engineering, laboratory and testing services, and research and development.
Wondering what else is out there? Take our Career Interest Quiz if you’re not sure which pathway is for you.
Associate Degree/Certificate
These careers are possible with a degree or certificate that can be earned in 1 -
2 years
Precision Agriculture Technician
- Average Salary: $42,450
- Job Growth (10 yr): Fast
Science Technician
- Average Salary: $48,982
- Job Growth (10 yr): Average
Bachelor's Degree
These careers can be achieved with a bachelor's degree.
Conservation Scientist
- Average Salary: $61,780
- Job Growth (10 yr): Average
Geospatial Information Scientist
- Average Salary: $71,200
- Job Growth (10 yr): Average
Master's/Doctoral Degree
The following careers typically require a Master's or Doctoral degree.
Environmental Engineer
- Average Salary: $81,020
- Job Growth (10 yr): Average
Statistician
- Average Salary: $91,670
- Job Growth (10 yr): Very fast
Make Your Way Into the STEM Field
Whether you’re just exploring in high school, still undecided as a college student, or an adult who is wondering if this field is right for you, you can take steps today to enter into a STEM career.
- Calculus
- Statistics
- Computer Coding/Programming
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Engineering
- Earth Science
- Health Care Occupations (also available on MT Digital Academy)
- Project Lead the Way Engineering
- Electronics
- Computer Tech Skills
- Career Planning
- Plant Process Technology
- Photonics and Laser Technology
- Geospatial Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Energy Technology
- Energy Auditor
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Job Shadow
- Internships
- Service Learning
- Code Montana/Kids Who Code/Girls Who Code
- Engineer: Electrical, Electronic, Environmental, Biological, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, Mining and Geological, Civil, or Computer
- Survey Technician
- Robotics Technician
- Electronic Technician
- Climate Change Analyst
- GIS Scientist or Technologist
- Geothermal Technician