STEM Careers in Pittsburgh

STEM Careers in Pittsburgh

Presented by

Pittsburgh Technical College

Poll

Are you interested in a STEM career?

• Yes, I know that a STEM career is for me.

• Maybe. I'm not sure yet if a STEM career is for me.

• Not really.

STEM Degree options

Associate's = 2 years (or less)

Bachelor's = 4 years

15-21 months

• Nursing (R.N.)

• Surgical Technology

Fastest-Growing Occupations in Pittsburgh

7 out of 10 (70%) are in HEALTHCARE

3 out of 10 (30%) are in

TECHNOLOGY or

ENGINEERING

Let's look at them next.

2- & 4-year programs

• Information Technology (I.T.)

• Network Security (Cyber Defense)

• Software Development

• Web UX

• Video Production

• Graphic Design

18-21 months

• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

  • Architectural Engineering Technology

  • Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Electronics Engineering Technology

• Robotics & Autonomous Engineering Technology​

Wages in Pittsburgh

$7.25/hour minimum wage in PA

$15/hour is considered a "livable wage" in Pittsburgh

"Livable wage" = enough to pay your bills

Highest Wages in PA:

Business, Healthcare, STEM

Average starting salaries: $17.75/hour

Average career salaries:

$31.25/hour

Let's look at Business careers next.

Onward to Math!

2- and 4-year degrees

• Business Administration

• Accounting

STEM Careers in Pittsburgh

high-demand

above-average pay

lots of career choices

Let's Review

what you learned about STEM Careers

Multiple Choice

In Pittsburgh, 70% (7 out of 10) of the fastest-growing jobs will be in:

• Healthcare

• Technology

• Engineering

• Business

Multiple Choice

After Healthcare, the fastest-growing field in Pittsburgh is:

• Technology/Engineering

• Chemistry

• English

• Physics

Let's Review

what you learned about Wages in PA

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum wage in PA?

• $7.25 per hour

• $15 per hour

• $17.75 per hour

• $31.25 per hour

Multiple Choice

What is the "livable wage" in Pittsburgh (the minimum wage needed to pay bills)?

• $7.25 per hour

• $15 per hour

• $17.75 per hour

• $31.25 per hour

Multiple Select

Which career fields pay the best in PA? Choose three.

• Business

• English

• Healthcare

• STEM

Multiple Choice

True or False?

An entry-level career in a STEM field pays more than the livable wage in Pittsburgh.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

True or False?

The only way to get a STEM job in Pittsburgh is with a 4-year degree.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Let's reflect

on your interest in a STEM career

Poll

After learning more about STEM careers, how would you describe your interest?

• I was interested in a STEM career already, and I'm still interested. A STEM career would be a good option for me!

• I wasn't interested in a STEM career previously, but it might be for me. I'm not sure.

• I wasn't interested in a STEM career previously, and I'm still not interested in a STEM career.

• I wasn't interested in a STEM career previously, but I now want to pursue a STEM career.

Pittsburgh is the place to be!

In 2020, Pittsburgh was named the 5th best city in America for a STEM career!

Questions?

Please reach out!

Ms. Schultz

Education Outreach Coordinator

[e-mail]

Sources

Allegheny Conference on Community Development:

Inflection Point: Supply, Demand and the Future of Work in the Pittsburgh Region, 2017.

alleghenyconference.org

"Best and Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals," 2020.

wallethub.com

PAsmart.gov

Pittsburgh Technical College

ptcollege.edu