STEM includes a wide variety of fields and professions. The education requirements are also quite broad, from a few short courses to doctoral degrees. Most STEM related fields require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree to enter the field, and many will require a graduate degree, licensure or further education to advance in the field. Wor-Wic offers both short-term opportunities to begin work quickly, and long-term certificate and degree options which take several semesters to complete, with many preparing students to transfer to four-year institutions for further study.
The STEM pathway at Wor-Wic is full of opportunities to begin or advance a career in biology, chemistry, computer technology, engineering, game development, information security, pharmacy or a variety of other areas.
Explore the pathway options below. Want more information? Complete a request for information and our outreach coordinator will be in touch.
Wor-Wic is a small campus filled with amazing people and staff. The small classes are one thing I really liked. I had a chance to get to know my classmates more and especially my instructors. Professor Nina and Dr. Senaratne were my favorites, who fueled my interest in engineering. Professor Nina has shown the beauty of math which is the 'heart' of everything we do and see in this world. Dr. Senaratne gave me the curiosity of figuring things out, the passion in having knowledge and its power.
Jason Doan, Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland
Careers and Salary
According to U.S. News & World Report, STEM jobs are in high demand with low unemployment and are often referred to as the jobs of the future. Some of the jobs and salaries below can be obtained with less than two years of study. Others require a bachelor’s degree or more:
| Title |
Median hourly earnings in our region per hour |
| Biological Scientist |
$43.10 |
| Doctor – general internal medicine |
$134.33 |
| Pharmacist |
$57.28 |
| Software Developer |
$49.01 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist |
$28.88 |
To explore employment in our region and salaries, go to
Career Coach.
Paying for Your Education
Financial assistance is available for the STEM pathway. You can review what the college has to offer on the
Pay for College section of this site. Scholarships are available for students in some programs and more information can be found on our
Institutional Scholarships page.
Getting Involved
Students in this pathway have many opportunities to be involved in campus life outside of their academic work, with several clubs and organizations to participate in, such as the Phi Theta Kappa international honor society, as well as student government and other student activities. For more information, see our
Student Activities page.
STEM Education Opportunities:
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