Houston Ranks 6th in the Nation for STEM Jobs, Says Brookings Study

A new Brookings Institution study on STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) has come out just ahead of a major conference in Austin. Some of it’s findings are pretty important to understanding Houston’s economic future.

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Andrew Schneider, KUHF Public Radio
A new study from the Brookings Institution finds that jobs tied to science, technology, engineering or mathematics — or STEM fields — make up a far larger proportion of the economy than previously believed.

Jobs tied to STEM fields are widely viewed as a major driver for economic growth. The federal government now spends more than $4 billion a year on education in these fields. The vast majority of this goes to support occupations requiring bachelor’s or more-advanced degrees. By contrast, community colleges receive little if any such aid. […]

[…] The report finds Houston has the sixth-greatest concentration of STEM jobs of any U.S. metro area.
(Read & listen to the full story at KUHF Public Radio)

RELATED:
• STEM skills seeping into more blue-collar jobs (Austin Statesman)
• Study illuminates the role of STEM jobs in D.C. area economy (Washington Post)

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