Career Exploration

Not sure where your STEM degree can take you? Discover career pathways, industries, and opportunities that align with your interests, strengths, and goals. Learn how you can drive innovation, solve real-world challenges, and open doors to high-demand, high-impact opportunities.

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Biological Sciences & Biotechnology
Our Biology and Biotechnology programs open up a multitude of doors for students who are interested in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture, and environmental/ecological studies. It is a vast major with many pathways, so make sure you are exploring all paths to get the most out of your degree.

Getting Involved and Gaining Experience

During your time here at CSUSM you will develop your STEM skills and knowledge needed for your future career. Make the most out of your major and get involved with clubs, organizations, research opportunities, internships and more!

Check out some of our undergraduate research opportunities:
Join a student org!

There is also an email list for biology and biotechnology opportunities you can sign up for! Contact mpalanki@csusm.edu to join.

Want to be successful as a Biology student? Check out the Advising FAQs | Biology Student Advising Resources | CSUSM page for tips.
Biochemistry & Chemistry
Biochemistry is the branch of science that explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms. Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes that matter can undergo when it is subject to different environments and conditions. Biochemists and Chemists work in a variety of fields, including research and development, quality control, manufacturing, environmental protection, consulting, and law.

Getting Involved and Gaining Experience

During your time here at CSUSM you will develop your STEM skills and knowledge needed for your future career. Make the most out of your major and get involved with clubs, organizations, research opportunities, internships and more!

Check out some of our undergraduate research opportunities and mentorship opportunities:
Join a student org!
Computer Science & Engineering
Computer Science utilizes the power of computers in the problem-solving process while dealing with the constraints of technology. Our CS program at CSUSM prepares students for careers in applications development, systems analysis, and software engineering, as well as for entrance into graduate and professional schools. Applications of Computer Science knowledge include almost every field from business to education, from humanities to social sciences, or from natural sciences to engineering.

Software Engineering is broadly described as the creative application of scientific and mathematical principles used to design, develop, improve, and analyze structures, machines, devices, components, systems, and industrial processes useful to society. Software engineering is the application of engineering principles and techniques in the process of software design, development, construction and maintenance. With computing as its foundation, software engineering seeks to develop and use systematic models and reliable techniques to produce high-quality software.

Getting Involved and Gaining Experience

During your time here at CSUSM you will develop your STEM skills and knowledge needed for your future career. Make the most out of your major and get involved with clubs, organizations, research opportunities, internships and more!

Check out our undergraduate research opportunities and mentorship opportunities:
Join a student org!
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Engineering is broadly described as the creative application of scientific and mathematical principles used to design, develop, improve, and analyze structures, machines, devices, components, systems, and industrial processes useful to society. Electrical engineering is the field of engineering that deals with the application and study of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. It originated as a branch of physics and has dramatically changed society.

Getting Involved and Gaining Experience

During your time here at CSUSM you will develop your STEM skills and knowledge needed for your future career. Make the most out of your major and get involved with clubs, organizations, research opportunities, internships and more!

Check out our undergraduate research opportunities and mentorship opportunities:
- Faculty & Staff | Engineering | CSUSM
- Engineering Capstone Designs
Join a student org!
Mathematics
Mathematics students will develop the ability to explore, conjecture, and reason, as well as solve a variety of problems. Opportunities for students with a strong background in mathematics are as diverse as they are plentiful. Medical schools, law schools, graduate schools, and employers in fields such as economics, accounting, management sciences, mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, computer science, statistics, and communication seek graduates in mathematics.

Explore more careers in mathematics.

Getting Involved and Gaining Experience

During your time here at CSUSM you will develop your STEM skills and knowledge needed for your future career. Make the most out of your major and get involved with clubs, organizations, research opportunities, internships and more!

Check out our undergraduate research opportunities and mentorship opportunities:
- Math REU Programs (National)
- Faculty Directory | Department of Mathematics | CSUSM
Join a student org!
Physics
Physics is a study of matter and its interaction at the fundamental level. Applied physics makes a connection between fundamental research in physics and its application to real-world problem-solving. Research in applied physics has led to the use of electricity and magnetism for lighting and propulsion, given birth to the semiconductor industry that has provided us with the conveniences of modern electronics, and played an important part in the development of biomedical technology.

Getting Involved and Gaining Experience

During your time here at CSUSM you will develop your STEM skills and knowledge needed for your future career. Make the most out of your major and get involved with clubs, organizations, research opportunities, internships and more!

Check out our undergraduate research opportunities and mentorship opportunities:
Join a student org!

Events to Explore

CSTEM offers a variety of career events that bring together students, faculty, and industry professionals. Explore careers, discover new possibilities, and hear firsthand from professionals working across STEM fields. Visit our upcoming events schedule to learn more and start exploring!