Nation topped goal of ‘one million more’ STEM graduates over the past decade, analysis finds

A Surprising Milestone in STEM Education: US Exceeds National Target by 16%. Despite concerns about the US falling behind in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, a recent analysis has revealed a heartening trend. 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 million STEM degrees over that decade. This significant achievement far exceeds expectations, sparking hope that the nation's efforts to boost STEM education are paying off. The data, which tracks the growth of STEM graduates, provides a much-needed boost to policymakers and educators working to address the country's skills gap and drive innovation.

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 ...