As industries in science, technology, math and engineering (STEM) fields grow, so does demand for STEM-educated employees. In fact, according to Department of Commerce estimates, STEM professions will expand 1.7 times faster than non-STEM professions between 2008 and 2018.
So where should the STEM-savvy set up shop if they want to succeed? According to WalletHub.com, the greater Houston area ranks number one as the best STEM market in the country. WalletHub analyzed the 100 largest metro areas in the U.S. across 11 key metrics like job openings per capita for STEM graduates and annual median wage growth for STEM jobs.
Check out the full study here.