STEM 4.9 Prestige Work Values
Prestige Work Values
Refer to an importance placed on respect, reputation, or recognition.
Occupations in STEM disciplines consistently dominate the ranks of the most prestigious occupations in the United States, according to the U.S. News 100 Best Jobs Annual Report.
Here is another interesting fact:
The most common undergraduate degree among Fortune 500 CEOs is Engineering. In fact, 1 in 5 Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) on the Fortune 500 list have an engineering degree!
Why do you think engineers make great CEOs? Because they are excellent problem solvers!