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Raleigh is Among the Top Cities in the U.S. for Women in Tech
Raleigh is named one of the top cities for women to earn bachelor degrees in technology.
North Carolina is home to several cities that could be considered up and coming tech-hubs, especially for women. A study based on data from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistic reveals that Raleigh, North Carolina is one of the top tech hubs for women who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in tech or data.
Local universities, like North Carolina State University, are an attractive option for young adults pursuing a career in data or technology. The cost of living in North Carolina is extensively more flexible than other tech hubs on the west coast such as San Francisco or Los Angeles, or even in New England like Boston.
In addition, Durham, North Carolina was named one of the top 10 tech-hubs in the U.S., according to Bloomberg research. Out of 100, Durham scored an unsurprisingly high number -- 96.78. Other tech hubs, according to the Bloomberg scale, include cities like Boston, MA and Ann Arbor, MI.
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Maybe it has to do with the universities in the greater Raleigh-Durham area, or maybe it has to do with the fact that salary disparities are actually shrinking in the younger population of women pursuing computer science degrees. The research by Grand Canyon University showcases that younger women actually have a higher median salary than men -- $80,000 to $75,000 respectively. This indicates a possible shift in the demographics of STEM.
Technology fields that require a computer science degree are most often held by men. In 2018, 81% of developers were men. Women only comprise up to 26% of the workforce who specialize in computer science and associated roles like developers, code experts, and other roles like information technology specialists.
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When you think of technology, it isn’t North Carolina that comes to mind -- but it should. Among the states with hubs of technology, North Carolina actually stands out, thanks to the Research Triangle Park and the variety of businesses that call North Carolina home. In recent years, RTP has seen massive growth in terms of the businesses located there, but also in terms of being a tech hub for women in STEM.