STEM degrees are college programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. ... The term STEM is usually applied to loosely describe areas that directly relate to the hard sciences. Not only are there many career opportunities for STEM majors after college, but some are notoriously high paying.

Is information technology a STEM degree?

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The term serves as an umbrella for a number of fields, including information technology, software development, computer network architecture, information security, and others.

How do you know if your degree is STEM?

The first step is to find the classification number of your degree. ... Once the CIP classification of the degree is determined, an F-1 or OPT holder should look at the list of STEM-designated programs as of January 2015 and see if the CIP code of the degree is listed as a STEM-designated program.