Those interested in STEM who did not pursue it cite cost and time barriers, different interests as reasons | Pew Research Center

January 8, 2018

6. Many Americans say they liked math and science in school, thought about a STEM career

Those interested in STEM who did not pursue it cite cost and time barriers, different interests as reasons

Those interested in STEM who did not pursue it cite cost and time barriers, different interests as reasons

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6. Many Americans say they liked math and science in school, thought about a STEM career
Three-quarters of Americans say they liked K-12 science classes and that group especially favored the hands-on learning experiences
A majority of Americans say they liked K-12 math classes
Men are more likely than women to say they liked both math and science in grades K-12
Two-thirds of STEM workers say they liked math, science in grades K-12
Men working in non-STEM occupations are more likely to say they were ever interested in a STEM career
Four-in-ten who were interested in but did not pursue a STEM career were interested during their 20s
Those interested in STEM who did not pursue it cite cost and time barriers, different interests as reasons