"US Exceeds STEM Education Goals: A Decade of Progress The United States has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to boost science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. Between 2012 and 2022, the country surpassed its national target of 4 million STEM degrees by 16%, resulting in a cumulative total of 4.65 million STEM graduates over the decade. This achievement marks a notable step forward in the nation's efforts to equip its workforce with the skills needed to drive innovation and compete in the global economy. As the demand for STEM professionals continues to grow, experts are now looking to the future, wondering what this increased talent pool will mean for the country's economic prospects and technological advancements."
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 ...