The survey, which includes responses from nearly 500 kids between the ages of one and 10, found 41 percent of girls are interested in STEM-related careers, compared with 32 percent of boys. Thirty-five percent of all children are interested in STEM-related jobs.
The survey reaffirms the “timeless altruism” of youngsters, as physicians, teachers, firefighters, veterinarians and police officers represented the most popular responses — right after professional athlete, according to the report.
Here is a closer look at what boys and girls said in 2015 about their future careers.
Top five professions boys want to be when they grow up:
- Professional athlete
- Don’t know
- Firefighter
- Engineer
- Astronaut
Top five professions girls want to be when they grow up:
- Physician
- Teacher
- Don’t now
- Scientist
- Chef/baker
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