High school seniors are increasingly opting to pursue STEM studies after graduation. According to The Boston Globe, in Medfield, Massachusetts, just south of Boston, 27 percent of seniors this year have chosen to study computer science, mathematics, engineering, or science in college, up from 19 percent in 2007. In fact, the number of Medfield seniors declaring majors in these fields has now exceeded the traditionally popular business majors.
Technology Shift Continues for High School Graduates
Topics: Computer Science, education, Engineering, Introduction to Computer Science, Massachusetts, Medfield, shift, STEM, The Boston Globe