"US Surpasses STEM Degree Target by 16%: A Decade of Progress in Science and Technology Education In a significant milestone for the nation's education system, the United States has exceeded its goal of awarding 4 million STEM degrees over the past decade. According to recent data, a total of 4.65 million STEM degrees were earned between 2012 and 2022, marking a 16% increase above the initially set target. This achievement is a testament to the growing focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education in the country, which has been driven by the increasing demand for skilled professionals in these fields. As the US continues to compete in a rapidly changing global economy, the surge in STEM degree production is expected to have a positive impact on the nation's innovation and competitiveness."
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 ...
