"US STEM Education Milestone: National Target Surpassed by 16% in Decade of Record-Breaking Growth A significant milestone has been reached in US STEM education, as the country has surpassed its national target of 4 million STEM degrees earned between 2012 and 2022. According to recent data, a cumulative total of 4.65 million STEM degrees were achieved, representing a 16% increase above the initial goal. This achievement marks a major success in the nation's efforts to boost its STEM workforce and competitiveness in the global economy. The growth in STEM education is a promising sign for the future of US innovation and technological advancement."
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 ...