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STEM graduates earn more than non-STEM graduates.

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Is it true that STEM graduates earn more than non-STEM graduates?

Yes. One peer-reviewed workforce article states that STEM graduates out-earn non-STEM graduates by 12-30 percent across all education levels. Other sources give partial, narrower support linking STEM degrees or knowledge to higher wages in specific groups or occupations.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 5 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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STEM Majors Earned More Than Other STEM WorkersLock
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STEM Majors Earned More Than Other STEM WorkersLock. (n.d.). census.gov. https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/06/does-majoring-in-stem-lead-to-stem-job-after-graduation.html

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STEM Knowledge in Non-STEM Occupations: Implications for Community Colleges
2022
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A., C. C., S., L. O., & Shetay, A. (2022). STEM Knowledge in Non-STEM Occupations: Implications for Community Colleges. eric.ed.gov. https://doi.org/10.1080/10668926.2020.1868359

BLACK MALES IN NON-STEM AND STEM OCCUPATIONS
2024
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BLACK MALES IN NON-STEM AND STEM OCCUPATIONS. (2024). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1615/jwomenminorscieneng.2023042913

Moving beyond the STEM/Non-STEM Dichotomy: Wage Benefits to Increasing the STEM-Intensities of College Coursework and Occupational Requirements
2019
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Audrey, L. & Apoorva, R. (2019). Moving beyond the STEM/Non-STEM Dichotomy: Wage Benefits to Increasing the STEM-Intensities of College Coursework and Occupational Requirements. eric.ed.gov. https://doi.org/10.1080/09645292.2019.1616078

State of STEM: Defining the Landscape to Determine High-Impact Pathways for the Future Workforce
2019
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State of STEM: Defining the Landscape to Determine High-Impact Pathways for the Future Workforce. (2019). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.20429/stem.2019.030104

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