"STEM Success: US Surpasses National Degree Goal by 16% in Decade-Long Push. Despite initial concerns about a shortage of skilled workers in science, technology, engineering, and math fields, the United States has made significant strides in producing qualified graduates. Between 2012 and 2022, the country exceeded its ambitious goal of awarding 4 million STEM degrees, with a total of 4.65 million earned over the decade. This achievement is a testament to the nation's efforts to boost education and training in critical fields, and may help alleviate concerns about the competitiveness of the US workforce in the global economy."
Between 2012 and 2022, a national target of 4 million STEM degrees earned in the United States was surpassed by 16%, cumulatively totaling 4.65 STEM degrees (red line) over that decade. This exceeded ...