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

"STEM Education Surpasses National Goals: A Decade of Progress The United States has made significant strides in increasing the number of students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. According to new data, the national target of 4 million STEM degrees earned between 2012 and 2022 was surpassed by a remarkable 16%, resulting in a cumulative total of 4.65 million STEM degrees over the decade. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the country's efforts to boost its STEM workforce and stay competitive in the global economy. The question remains, however, whether this progress will be sustained in the years to come and what factors contributed to this impressive 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 ...