<p>The</a> smart way to boost students and the state: Opinion | NJ.com</p>
<p>[Virginia</a> and Kevin Ruesterholz Pledge $1.3 Million to Stevens Institute of Technology for Modern Admissions Center | Stevens News](<a href=“http://www.stevens.edu/news/content/virginia-and-kevin-ruesterholz-pledge-1-3-million-stevens-institute-technology-modern]Virginia”>http://www.stevens.edu/news/content/virginia-and-kevin-ruesterholz-pledge-1-3-million-stevens-institute-technology-modern)</p>
<p>"…more than 3 of every 4 students in our class of 2013 either had been offered a job or were accepted to graduate school by graduation…
…average starting salary was $66,000, and the highest starting salary was $105,000…
…of those seeking employment, 48 percent had multiple job offers…"</p>
<p>Keep in mind this is by graduation day. Impressive.</p>
<p>STEM is the way to go if you want a secure future. It’s not just true in this economy. It’s been true for as long as I’ve been an adult and observing the job market (since the 70’s).</p>