(ARA) – From digitizing and analyzing America’s health records to developing the next big video game or hardware program, careers in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields continue to gain prominence in the workforce. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts a growing demand for technological advances will result in a job growth of 22 percent for STEM occupations between 2004 and 2014.

DeVry University, a leader in providing career-focused higher education to today’s students, is one of these institutions taking notice.

“Students are looking to obtain the education and knowledge needed to succeed in the high-growth industries that continue to thrive, says Donna Loraine, vice president, academic affairs for DeVry Inc., and dean, DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management. “Our academic structure is one that allows for swift implementation of new programs and curriculum once we notice a specific need, allowing us to better prepare students for these in-demand 21st century careers.”

DeVry is one of the universities working directly with high-caliber employers, such IBM and Cisco, to ensure their future employee needs will be met. DeVry University graduates from the last five years have worked at 96 of the Fortune 100 companies.