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

"STEM Degrees Soar in the US: A Decade of Breakthroughs. The United States has made significant strides in producing highly skilled workers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, with a remarkable 16% increase in the national target of 4 million degrees earned between 2012 and 2022. The cumulative total of 4.65 million STEM degrees over the decade far surpasses initial expectations, marking a major victory for education and workforce development efforts. As the US continues to navigate an increasingly complex and technology-driven global landscape, the surge in STEM graduates has significant implications for the nation's economic competitiveness and innovation capacity."

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 ...