Students who are interested in esports have a higher tendency to be academic achievers and interested in high-paying, STEM fields valued by employers.

A recent article published by Bob Venero, Forbes Technology Council Member, and CEO Future Tech Enterprise, Inc., addresses why Esports is good for schools, students, and even employers.

“While the general public is still largely unaware of the growing prevalence of esports, it’s a form of sports competition that’s very strongly on the radar for most college administrators.

According to the National Association of Collegiate Esports, more than 170 U.S. colleges have varsity esports programs and are offering around $16 million per year in scholarships. College esports tournament organizer Tespa notes that its competitions attract more than 1,350 schools and more than 40,000 players. It has also awarded more than $3 million in tournament winnings.”