1. A college education has become increasingly important to securing a job – especially in STEM
Postsecondary education is necessary for most jobs:
By 2020, 65% of all jobs in the economy will require postsecondary education and training beyond high school.1
But these degrees are even more necessary for STEM jobs:
More than 90% of all STEM occupations require at least some postsecondary education or training.2
However, at the current production rate, the United States will fall short by 5 million workers who have postsecondary education by
1. Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce (2013):
2. Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce (2010):
3. Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce (2013)