Why Teach STEM?
- Most people underestimate teacher salaries by $10,000-$30,000.
- STEM teachers are in high demand and can land a job almost anywhere in the US.
- Most teaching jobs have better retirement benefits than private industry.
- There are student loan forgiveness programs and scholarships for teachers.
- Teachers report higher job satisfaction than other STEM professionals.
- Teachers are 6x more likely to say that they make a difference in people’s lives than other STEM professionals.