"STEM Education Milestone: US Surpasses National Target by 16%" In a significant achievement, the United States has exceeded its national target for STEM degree earners by a substantial margin. Between 2012 and 2022, a cumulative total of 4.65 million STEM degrees were earned, surpassing the initial goal of 4 million by 16%. This milestone marks a notable shift in the country's approach to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, with efforts to increase access and opportunities for students in these fields seemingly paying off. The achievement is expected to have far-reaching implications for the US economy, with a highly skilled workforce in STEM fields poised to drive innovation and competitiveness in the global market.
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 ...