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Table 1 Classification of careers as requiring mathematics and/or science by students in Atlantic Canada

From: A study of the correlation between STEM career knowledge, mathematics self-efficacy, career interests, and career activities on the likelihood of pursuing a STEM career among middle school students

Career

Does the career require high school mathematics and/or science for entry into university?

Yes (%)

No (%)

Uncertain (%)

Number

Mechanical engineer

71.4

16.1

12.5

1250

Computer hardware designer

68.2

17.3

14.5

1259

Pharmacist

67.9

18.6

13.5

1257

Medical technologist

67.1

18.8

14.0

1243

Geologist

67.0

20.0

13.0

1249

Veterinarian

65.6

19.3

15.1

1243

Oil industry engineer

58.6

21.3

20.1

1262

Physiotherapist

54.8

24.1

21.1

1254

Oral hygienist

53.1

25.7

22.5

1252

Nutritionist

51.8

25.7

22.5

1247

Land surveyor

48.2

27.7

24.1

1232

Ophthalmologist

46.6

20.9

32.6

1223

  1. Sample size = 1448. Data weighted by grade and province