"STEM Education Milestone Reached: US Surpasses National Goal by 16%. In a significant achievement, the United States has exceeded its national target of 4 million STEM degrees earned over the past decade. Between 2012 and 2022, a cumulative total of 4.65 million STEM degrees was reached, marking a 16% surplus above the initial goal. This milestone is a testament to the growing investment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, but also raises questions about the effectiveness of current education policies and the potential for future growth in these critical 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 ...
