Elevate Your Opportunities to Solve Problems
Study the physical world to create and improve innovations that impact our lives! Programs in the Science, Engineering & Math Pathway help students develop analytical and problem-solving skills to prepare for a wide variety of amazing career opportunities.
"I love what I do... it's not just about the sea turtles. It's an entire ecosystem... We protect the sea turtles and other marine life." - Angie Ruiz, FSW Graduate and Environmental Technician for the City of Naples
A program in this pathway may be for you if you:
- enjoy exploring and understanding the world around you
- are committed to helping others and are interested in addressing the needs of your community
- enjoy solving mathematical problems and using logic to make decisions
- are passionate about the environment or how the natural world works
- are interested in such questions as "How can we diagnose a disease early?" or "How can studying the hibernation of bears help people with diabetes?"
Discover career earnings potential, career skills, and the 5 tracks (programs) in the Science, Engineering & Math Pathway below.
As a Science, Engineering & Math student, you will improve on the following skills and more to ensure your success!
Attention to detail/documentation
Logical Thinking
Quantitative Reasoning
Time Management
Leadership
Research Skills
Analytical/Computational Skills
Problem Solving
Use of Technology
Communication/Teamwork
Critical Thinking
Explore More Academic & Career PathwaysThis pathway currently has the following tracks (also called programs). Academic & Career Pathways seek to streamline your journey through college by providing structured choices to help you stay on track to graduate with the right courses for your area of interest.
Explore the programs in this Pathway by selecting where you'd like your program to lead you.
If You Want to... | Then You Should Explore... |
|---|---|
| Transfer to a University or complete your bachelor's at FSW | AA Transfer Pathways |
| Enter the workforce or pursue specialized bachelor's degrees | Associate in Science (AS) Degree Programs |
| Enter the workforce or pursue advanced degrees | Bachelor's (BAS or BS) Degree Programs |
| Enhance skills for a specific job | Certificate (CCC, ATC, PSAV) Programs |
AA Transfer Pathways
If you want to transfer to a University or complete your bachelor's at FSW, an Associate in Arts (AA) degree can be tailored so you can transfer into any major in the State University System.
"Nature is written in mathematical language."
— Galileo Galilei, Italian astronomer, physicist and engineer
Mathematical Moments (short PDFs, podcasts, videos, and more provided by the American Mathematical Society) "promotes appreciation and understanding of the role mathematics plays in science, nature, technology, and human culture."
Associate in Science (AS) Programs
If you want to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation or have an interest in pursuing a specialized bachelor's degree program, one of these two-year degree programs might be for you.
Science and Engineering Technology
College Credit Certificate (CCC) Programs
If you want to enhance your skills for a specific job, this type of program might be for you. CCCs require fewer credits and they may apply to an associate degree.
Scientific Workplace Preparation
Customize your own path!
Our Associate in Arts (AA) degree can be tailored to prepare you for ANY bachelor's degree program. Contact advising@fsw.edu for more information.
Below you will find just some of the jobs requiring science and mathematics skills that offer awesome career opportunities. Source: https://www.trade-schools.net/articles/stem-careers
Occupation | Education Level | Median Pay(May 2019) | Predicted Job Growth(2016-2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
Accountant | Bachelor's | $80,000 | 10% |
Actuaries | Bachelor's | $101,560 | 22% |
Aerospace Engineer | Bachelor's | $119,000 | 6% |
Agricultural Engineer | Bachelor's | $98,000 | 8% |
Biology Technician | Bachelor's | $49,000 | 10% |
Biomedical Engineer | Bachelor's | $97,000 | 7% |
Chemical Engineer | Bachelor's | $117,000 | 8% |
Computer System Analyst | Bachelor's | $96,000 | 9% |
Database Administrator | Bachelor’s | $96,000 | 11% |
Environmental Engineer | Bachelor's | $94,000 | 8% |
Forensic Science Technician | Bachelor's | $63,000 | 17% |
Geoscientist | Bachelor's | $108,000 | 18% |
Information Security Analyst | Bachelor’s | $104,000 | 28% |
Industrial Engineer | Bachelor’s | $93,000 | 10% |
Meteorologist/Atmospheric Scientist | Bachelor’s | $97,000 | 12% |
Petroleum Engineers | Bachelor's | $157,000 | 15% |
Epidemiologists | Master's | $78,000 | 9% |
Mathematicians and Statisticians | Master's | $107,000 | 33% |
Biochemist | Ph.D. | $108,000 | 11% |
Physicist | Ph.D. | $131,000 | 14% |
Post-Secondary Teacher | Ph.D. | $76,600 | 15% |
Need help choosing your Pathway?
Contact Academic Advising at advising@fsw.edu.
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