Science and Technology is Everywhere

What can I do with a degree in Science & Technology Studies? Often students hear that they can do anything with a degree in STS. Or conversely, since STS is an interdisciplinary field, you may feel limited in your career search. Either way, if you're feeling stuck, you're not alone!

The broad truth—many jobs and careers require a degree, but not necessarily in a specific field. Many employers are seeking candidates with any degree, because any bachelor's degree shows that a candidate:

1.   Can read with good comprehension,
2.   Can write effectively,
3.   Has experience with public speaking,
4.   Has worked in a team or group,
5.   Can follow instructions and processes, and
6.   Knows something about worldviews and perspectives different than their own.

Your choice of major can lead to a wide variety of jobs where your experience and connections are what set you apart. This is why you might have heard people tell you to "get involved" and to "network" while in college—because those things are really important!

Sometimes, it's up to you to explain how your major applies to the job you want. Luckily, Science & Technology Studies is a far-reaching field of study that can encompass competencies in various STEM fields, scientific writing, journalism, communication, public policy, anthropology, data science, and more, depending on where you focus in the major.