The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services, including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services.
The recent launch of the Space X rocket to the International Space Station marks the first time a spacecraft was built by a private company, and the first to carry astronauts since 2011. Aerospace engineers were at the center of the work to make commercial space travel a reality. Aerospace engineers design, build and maintain aircraft, spacecraft, satellites and missiles. Some folks with an aerospace engineering background also use these skills in other areas like information technology, sales and quality control.
Growth in the aerospace engineering space is projected at 2 percent by 2028/strong>. Now is a good time to focus on the research and development end of the business as these types of jobs will outpace growth in manufacturing jobs in the future. Aerospace engineers make $112K per year on average in the DC metro area. Entry level jobs require a bachelor’s degree. And there are 137 job openings annually in the DC metro area. For more information on LMI data click here.
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Engineering Design and Development
Civil engineers literally hold our lives together by designing, creating and maintaining the bridges, roads, dams and airports that make up the state, local, and federal infrastructure.
Demand for civil engineering jobs is projected to grow 6 percent by 2028 as roads and bridges continue to age and require repair. Civil engineers make $73K per year on average in the DC metro area. Entry level jobs require a bachelor’s degree. And there are 682 job openings annually in the DC metro area. For more information on LMI data click here.
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Engineering Design and Development
Computer-integrated manufacturing, or CIM, is making “factories of the future” a modern-day reality by using computers to control an entire production process. The industrial engineers who work in CIM automate functions that were previously performed manually, including analysis, design, distribution, inventory control, planning and purchasing.
Jobs in this field are projected to grow 8 percent by 2028, as companies seek to improve efficiencies through automation in their manufacturing. Industrial engineers make $74K per year on average in the DC metro area. Entry level jobs require a bachelor’s degree. And there are 18 job openings annually in the DC metro area. For more information on LMI data click here.
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Computer Science Principles
Engineering Design and Development
Computer science and software engineering involve the study of how computers are built and operated. With a background in these fields, your career options include web developer, programmer, software developer or technical product manager.
Jobs in this field are projected to grow 12 percent by 2028, largely because of greater emphasis on cloud computing for the collection and storage of information. Computer science and software engineers make $90K per year on average in the DC metro area. Entry level jobs require a bachelor’s degree. And there are 1,664 job openings annually in the DC metro area. For more information on LMI data click here.
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Computer Science Principles
Engineering Design and Development
Digital electronics are electric circuits that work on only two fixed values: “1” and “0”. They use a series of 1s and 0s to store and communicate information. The electronic engineers who work in the digital electronics field research, design, develop and test electronic systems for commercial, military and scientific use.
Demand for jobs in this field will grow 2 percent by 2028, and is largely driven by peaks and valleys in the manufacturing and telecommunications industries. Digital engineers make $101K per year on average in the DC metro area. Entry level jobs require a bachelor’s degree. And there are 239 job openings annually in the DC metro area. For more information on LMI data click here.
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Digital Electronics
Engineering Design and Development
Environmental engineers use engineering principles and other sciences to improve environmental challenges such as recycling, waste disposal, public health and water and air pollution control.
Employment of environmental engineers is projected to grow 5 percent by 2028, as state and local governments look for ways to keep adequate supplies of clean water available for their citizens. Environmental engineers make $77K per year on average in the DC metro area. Entry level jobs require a bachelor’s degree. And there are 200 job openings annually in the DC metro area. For more information on LMI data click here.
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Environmental Sustainability
Engineering Design and Development
