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A talent pipeline of individuals educated in STEAM fields is critical for the SPID and the region. Workers in these fields are experiencing greater job growth with higher average salaries.
Stats
5,000
Students in the Pinellas County STEM Academy
34
STEM Degree Programs within 5 miles
42%
Graduates from 4-year colleges that stay in the area
86%
District Workers who have exceeded State, Metro, County and City Average Earnings
At the top of the University of South Florida’s wish list this year for capital funds from the Florida Legislature is a request that leaders across the region say could boost St. Petersburg’s stature as a marine science hub.
