"STEM Education Milestone: US Surpasses 4 Million Degree Target. Despite initial concerns about the country's ability to produce enough science, technology, engineering, and math graduates, the United States has made significant strides in meeting its national target for STEM education. Between 2012 and 2022, the nation exceeded its goal of 4 million STEM degrees by a remarkable 16%, with a total of 4.65 million graduates in these critical fields. This achievement is a testament to the country's commitment to fostering innovation and competitiveness in a rapidly changing 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 ...