"STEM Education Milestone: US Students Surpass National Target by 16%. In a significant achievement, the United States has exceeded its ambitious goal of awarding 4 million STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) degrees over the past decade. Between 2012 and 2022, a cumulative total of 4.65 million STEM degrees were earned, representing a notable 16% increase above the initially set target. This achievement is a testament to the growing focus on STEM education in the US, which is expected to play a critical role in driving innovation and economic growth in the years to come."


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 ...