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

"US Surpasses STEM Education Goal by 16%: A Decade of Progress in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education. Despite initial concerns that the US was falling behind in producing a skilled workforce, the nation has made significant strides in increasing the number of students earning STEM degrees. According to new data, between 2012 and 2022, the country surpassed its national target of 4 million STEM degrees by 16%, reaching a cumulative total of 4.65 million degrees over the decade. This achievement is a testament to the efforts of educators, policymakers, and industry leaders who have worked to promote STEM education and create opportunities for students to pursue careers in these 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 ...