Science, Engineering & Math Pathway

Science, Engineering & Math pathway.

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

This pathway currently has the following tracks (also called programs). Academic and Career Guided Pathways seek to streamline a 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 one of our champions 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%

For questions about this Pathway, contact one of our Champions!

Amy English

Student Success Advisor II amy.english@fsw.edu

Ivy Hernandez

Writing Instructional Assistant ivy.hernandez@fsw.edu

Ivana Ilic

Professor, Applied Mathematics iilic@fsw.edu

Judy Robinson

Professor, Biology & Environmental Science jrobinson18@fsw.edu

Jessica Slisher

Professor, Biology jslisher1@fsw.edu

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