Análisis del perfil vocacional de estudiantes de bachillerato para carreras de STEAM.

Abstract

Abstract: This research analyzes the vocational profile of students in the first, second, and third years of *bachillerato* (upper secondary education) in Ecuador regarding their choice of STEAM fields an area for which the country lacks specific studies explaining the reasons behind the declining interest in these disciplines. The study employed the OSEMN methodology, which involved collecting data via a digital questionnaire using Likert scales, cleaning the data with Python, conducting statistical exploration, and developing models through correlational analysis and logistic regression. The results indicate that vocational choice is not solely dependent on academic affinity for mathematics or science; rather, it is strongly influenced by students' self-perception, family support, and expectations of economic stability. The findings were presented through interactive dashboards developed in Power BI, making them accessible to educational stakeholders without technical training in data science. This study provides local evidence to guide student counseling policies and strategies for promoting STEAM careers within the country.