MALVEAUX: Let's take a quick check of the markets here. The Dow has been showing some strength today. There you see it, it is at 14,991. It got a shot in the arm this morning from some data showing that manufacturing demand in May was better than expected. Do you want to make 80,000 bucks a year? Well, you could try being an intern at a tech company. That's right. Christine Romans explains in today's "How To Speak Money."</s>CHRISTINE ROMANS, CNN BUSINESS CORRESPONDENT: STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. S-T-E-M. And these fields are driving the good-paying jobs. It's no secret that students studying STEM make more than those studying liberal arts when they graduate. According to payscale, STEM majors make almost 20 grand more a year right off the bat. But, a new report from Glass Door shows they could also make a lot of money even before they graduate. Look at the top five highest paid internships. Vmware, it's a software company, it claims the number one spot. Interns make about $6,700 a month on average. Annually, that adds up more than $80,000. eBay comes in a close second paying $6,500 a month. Exxon Mobil lands at the third spot, followed by Facebook and Google. Notice a trend? Those internships are mostly at tech companies or petroleum engineering. These companies need to fill hi-tech jobs like software engineers and they'll pay to get the best. Remember STEM jobs are the future. They will drive the growth of the industries that are paying the most money for students. The U.S. is lagging behind China, India and others on STEM education. We can't afford to lose that edge in innovation (ph) and you can't afford to have a $200,000 degree that leaves you unemployed. Be very careful what you're studying, what you're good at, and what the economy is rewarding. If you're not a math guru, if you're not a science freak, don't worry. Liberal arts majors can still make a very good living if they are working in fields that are STEM-related. Back to you.
STEM Industry Boasts Highest Earning Internships