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Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM)

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Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), involve solving problems through research and design.

Instructions

Each tab below includes a list of common career options based on the typical level of education each occupation requires.

The Registered Apprenticeship tab provides links to Wisconsin Registered Apprenticeship opportunities available within the career pathway.

If no training options are listed when clicking on the Education or ETPL links below it is recommended to manually type in the occupation and location in the search pages available for both Education and ETPL.

Career Pathways Resources
Registered Apprenticeship Associate Degree Bachelor Degree
Occupations DWD Apprenticeships Typical education needed for entry Education & Training WIOA Eligible Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Related Occupations Wage Median Wage Range
Data Analyst Apprenticeship Bachelor's degree Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $101,660 $74,630 - $133,710
Apprenticeship Contacts
Occupations Education & Training WIOA Eligible Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Related Occupations Wage Median Wage Range
Calibration Technologists and Technicians Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $59,100 $47,040 - $77,280
Occupations Education & Training WIOA Eligible Training Open Jobs Occupation Overview Related Occupations Wage Median Wage Range
Food Science Technicians Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $46,550 $30,210 - $61,390
Data Scientists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $75,180 $30,240 - $106,610
Computer and Information Research Scientists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $117,970 $61,120 - $135,120
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $53,410 $37,190 - $99,340
Social Science Research Assistants Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $61,460 $29,800 - $98,930
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $61,600 $47,230 - $97,360
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $64,480 $38,250 - $126,540
Microbiologists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $64,760 $39,760 - $104,100
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $65,520 $48,850 - $81,380
Hydrologists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $67,750 $56,970 - $99,830
Conservation Scientists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $68,870 $38,650 - $92,160
Chemists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $73,770 $48,330 - $124,780
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $76,930 $48,340 - $104,580
Industrial Engineers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $78,210 $54,900 - $104,960
Mechanical Engineers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $79,280 $60,180 - $120,840
Materials Engineers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $79,850 $48,850 - $119,350
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $81,070 $60,900 - $124,440
Chemical Engineers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $81,840 $66,290 - $127,820
Aerospace Engineers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $84,760 $75,660 - $134,670
Atmospheric and Space Scientists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $85,220 $39,660 - $155,880
Electrical Engineers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $94,850 $61,480 - $128,020
Computer Hardware Engineers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $98,280 $61,630 - $152,460
Petroleum Engineers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $99,690 $63,050 - $169,840
Nuclear Engineers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $104,760 $62,940 - $137,490
Architectural and Engineering Managers Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $127,780 $96,410 - $169,740
Materials Scientists Education ETPL Find Jobs Overview Skill Explorer $156,460 $58,240 - $171,130