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A new study shows Alabama ranks near the bottom when it comes to salaries for jobs related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, also known as STEM. California came in first in the report with Mississippi coming in last. Alabama did only slightly better among low pay States at number 46.

For the past few months, the Alabama Public Radio news team has been looking into why educated and skilled workers are leaving the Gulf coast for other states. Our series is titled “Should I stay, or should I go?” Today, we focus on the nursing shortage in the Mobile area.

The nursing industry nationwide is booming, with lucrative careers, low unemployment and plenty of jobs available. But in Alabama, the outlook is a little…