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

"STEM Education Milestone: US Exceeds National Target for Degrees by 16%. Despite facing challenges in the job market and increased competition from emerging technologies, the United States has made significant strides in STEM education over the past decade. According to data, the national target of 4 million STEM degrees earned between 2012 and 2022 was surpassed by a notable 16%, resulting in a cumulative total of 4.65 million STEM degrees. This achievement is a testament to the country's growing focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, but also raises questions about the future of the workforce and the demand for skilled professionals in these fields."

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 ...