"US Marks Significant Milestone in STEM Education: 16% Surpass of National Target. Despite initial concerns about a potential shortage of skilled workers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, the United States has made significant strides in producing a new generation of innovators. Between 2012 and 2022, a national target of 4 million STEM degrees was exceeded by 16%, with a cumulative total of 4.65 million STEM degrees earned over the decade. The impressive achievement is a testament to the nation's growing investment in education and its commitment to fostering a more technologically advanced workforce."


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 ...