"STEM Degrees Soar in the US: A Decade of Progress. Despite initial concerns about the US falling behind in scientific and technological education, a remarkable milestone has been achieved in the past decade. Between 2012 and 2022, the national target of 4 million STEM degrees earned in the United States was surpassed by a significant margin, with a cumulative total of 4.65 million STEM degrees earned over that period. This 16% exceedance is a testament to the country's growing commitment to fostering a highly skilled workforce, but what does this mean for the future of innovation and economic growth in the US?"


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 ...