Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)

Are you a problem solver and an innovator? Do you like to take things apart to see how they work? Do complex systems like chemical bonds, the human body, motors, or computers fascinate and inspire you? GCC STEM Pathways prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions and go on to become engineers, mathematicians, medical professionals, researchers, and scientists.

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Biological SciencesAssociate of Science
  • CPL
BiologyAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
BiotechnologyCertificate of Achievement- n/a
BiotechnologyAssociate of Science
  • CPL
Biotechnology Research Lab AssistantCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Biotechnology Research Lab TechnicianCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Civil EngineeringCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Civil EngineeringAssociate of Science
  • CPL
Cloud ComputingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Computer EngineeringAssociate of Science
  • CPL
Computer Information SystemsCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Computer Information SystemsAssociate of Science
  • CPL
Computer Information TechnicianSkills Certificate- n/a
Computer NetworkingCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Computer Networking TechnicianSkills Certificate- n/a
Computer ProgrammerCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Computer ScienceCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Computer ScienceAssociate of Science- n/a
Computer Software TechnicianAssociate of Science- n/a
Computer Software TechnicianCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Cybersecurity SpecialistCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Data AnalyticsCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Data ScienceAssociate of Science- n/a
Data ScienceSkills Certificate- n/a
Drafting and Basic DesignNoncredit Certificate
  • NC
Electrical EngineeringAssociate of Science
  • CPL
Electrical EngineeringCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Engineering EntrepreneurshipSkills Certificate- n/a
Engineering TechnologySkills Certificate
  • CPL
Engineering Technology – CADCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Engineering Technology-CADAssociate of Science- n/a
GeologyAssociate in Science for Transfer
  • CPL
Google WorkspaceNoncredit Certificate
  • NC
Health ScienceAssociate of Science- n/a
Information TechnologyAssociate of Science
  • CPL
Information Technology TechnicianCertificate of Achievement- n/a
IT Technician II: Help Desk User SupportAssociate of Science
  • CPL
IT Technician IIIAssociate of Science
  • CPL
Liberal Arts: Science and Mathematics EmphasisAssociate of Arts- n/a
MathematicsAssociate in Science for Transfer- n/a
MathematicsAssociate of Science- n/a
Mechanical EngineeringAssociate of Science
  • CPL
Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing EngineeringCertificate of Achievement
  • CPL
Physical Science: AstronomyAssociate of Science- n/a
Physical Science: ChemistryAssociate of Science- n/a
Physical Science: Earth ScienceAssociate of Science- n/a
Physical Science: PhysicsAssociate of Science- n/a
PhysicsAssociate in Science for Transfer
  • CPL
System SecuritySkills Certificate- n/a
Unix/Linux System AdministratorCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Web DevelopmentCertificate of Achievement- n/a
Web DevelopmentAssociate of Science- n/a

What are the different Extras?Pathways = Full course maps combining two or more programs at different schools. FTK = Fastrak program. MC = Microcredentials available. CPL = Credit for Prior Learning; Get credit for what you already know and can do. DE = Dual Enrollment; Take college courses while in high school. C2D = Certificate to Degree; Get a degree after you complete this and other required certificates. CS = Certificate Stacking; Combine multiple required certificates to obtain this degree. NC = Non-credit program; Often available with no tuition cost; Can be taken multiple times. 

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

All Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) (90)

Computer and Information Research ScientistsBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeRising140,910
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Loss Prevention ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Operations ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Database ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising135,980
Data Warehousing SpecialistsBachelor's degreeRising135,980
Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising130,390
Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeRising124,910
MathematiciansDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable121,680
Mechatronics EngineersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable117,750
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and SolarBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeStable117,750
Microsystems EngineersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Nanosystems EngineersDoctoral degree, Bachelor's degreeStable117,750
Photonics EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Robotics EngineersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable117,750
Solar Energy Systems EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Wind Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Business Intelligence AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising112,590
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Document Management SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising108,970
Information Technology Project ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising108,970
Web AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Some collegeRising108,970
Engineering Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising106,120
Database AdministratorsBachelor's degreeRising104,620
Computer Systems AnalystsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
Health Informatics SpecialistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,790
BiostatisticiansMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising103,300
StatisticiansMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising103,300
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising102,610
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable101,390
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and GeographersMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
Computer ProgrammersBachelor's degreeDeclining98,670
Video Game DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising98,090
Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining96,800
Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeRising96,690
Bioinformatics ScientistsBachelor's degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising93,330
BiologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
Molecular and Cellular BiologistsPost-doctoral training, Bachelor's degreeRising93,330
GeneticistsPost-doctoral training, Master's degreeRising93,330
HydrologistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeStable92,060
Web DevelopersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolRising90,930
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
History Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining81,500
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable80,190
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeRising79,830
Commercial and Industrial DesignersBachelor's degree, Some collegeStable79,450
Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryMaster's degree, Doctoral degreeStable79,350
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeDeclining77,010
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative AssistantsAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDDeclining74,260
Electrical and Electronics DraftersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable73,720
Computer Network Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising73,340
Bioinformatics TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising71,490
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeDeclining70,760
Robotics TechniciansAssociate's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining70,760
Automotive Engineering TechniciansAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,730
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolDeclining68,730
Mechanical DraftersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeDeclining68,510
Forensic Science TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising67,440
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support WorkersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising66,140
Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSome college, Associate's degreeStable64,790
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining64,580
Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansCertificate after high school, Some collegeDeclining64,200
Medical Equipment RepairersAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising62,630
Graphic DesignersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable61,300
Computer User Support SpecialistsBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable60,340
Interpreters and TranslatorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeDeclining59,440
Traffic TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable58,480
Biological TechniciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising52,000
Freight ForwardersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising49,900
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and TimekeepingBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeDeclining49,440
Food Science TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,430
Procurement ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining48,510
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining48,450
Word Processors and TypistsHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining47,850
Agricultural TechniciansHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeRising46,790
Precision Agriculture TechniciansBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising46,790
Correspondence ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeDeclining46,740
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and ExecutiveHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising46,290
Order ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining44,660
Office Clerks, GeneralHigh school diploma/GED, Associate's degreeRising43,630
File ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Master's degreeDeclining41,270
Data Entry KeyersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining39,850