"US Exceeds STEM Degree Targets: A Decade of Progress in Education. Despite initial concerns about the US's ability to produce a skilled workforce in science, technology, engineering, and math fields, the country has made significant strides in achieving its STEM education goals. According to new data, between 2012 and 2022, the national target of 4 million STEM degrees earned in the US was surpassed by a remarkable 16%, with a total of 4.65 million STEM degrees awarded over the decade. This achievement is a testament to the country's growing investment in education and its commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth."
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 ...