Nation topped goal of ‘one million more’ STEM graduates over the past decade, analysis finds

"U.S. Surpasses STEM Education Goals: A Decade of Progress in Science and Technology. The United States has made significant strides in promoting education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields over the past decade. Despite initial expectations of reaching a target of 4 million STEM degrees earned between 2012 and 2022, the country exceeded its goal by 16%, with a total of 4.65 million degrees awarded in these critical fields. This achievement marks a major milestone in the nation's efforts to boost its talent pool in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and renewable energy, setting the stage for continued innovation and economic growth."

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 ...