"STEM Education Milestone: US Surpasses National Target by 16%. In a welcome surprise, the United States has exceeded its ambitious goal of 4 million STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) degrees earned over the past decade. Between 2012 and 2022, a cumulative total of 4.65 million STEM degrees was achieved, representing a 16% surpass of the initially set target. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the nation's efforts to boost its STEM workforce and compete in a rapidly evolving global economy."
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 ...
