Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

If you have enjoyed the Sciences, this is a rapidly growing field in Montana with great pay...

This might just be the pathway for you!

Look below for some of the incredible career pathways you can get started on while you are still in high school!

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Post High School: Associate's Degree / Certificate (1-2 years)

Precision Agriculture Technician

  • Entry Level Salary: $33,820

  • Median Salary: $41,230

  • Job Growth: Average


Science Technician

  • Entry Level Salary: $33,820

  • Median Salary: $41,230

  • Job Growth: Very Fast


Post High School: Bachelor's Degree (4 years)

Conservation Scientist

  • Entry Level Salary: $50,730

  • Median Salary: $65,300

  • Job Growth: Fast


Geospatial Information Scientist

  • Entry Level Salary: $48,600

  • Median Salary: $64,820

  • Job Growth: Very Fast


Post High School: Master's / Doctoral Degree (6+ years)

Environmental Engineer

  • Entry Level Salary: $65,530

  • Median Salary: $82,900

  • Job Growth: Very Fast


Statistician

  • Entry Level Salary: $50,510

  • Median Salary: $60,920

  • Job Growth: Very Fast


Your High School Pathway (BHS/GHS)

Freshman / Sophomore (Foundation Courses)

Foundation Courses (1.0 credit required)

  • Architectural Graphics (1.0 credit)

  • Principles of Engineering (1.0 credit)

Junior / Senior (Specialized Elective Courses)

Specialized Elective Courses (1.0 credit required)

  • Intro to Engineering (1.0 credit)

  • Independent Study- Digital Electronics (1.0 credit)

Work-Based Learning

Career Exploration (Grades 9 & 10)

  • Job Shadow: (TBD)

  • Career Guidance System (Naviance)


Career Preparation (Grades 11 & 12)

  • Job Shadow: (TBD)

  • Pre-Apprenticeship (TBD)


Career Training (Grades 12+)

  • Pre-Apprenticeship (TBD)

  • Apprenticeship (TBD)


Industry Recognized Credentials

  • TBD


Community Partners

  • TBD


After High School / Early College

  • TBD