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

"STEM Education Milestone: US Surpasses National Target by 16%" The United States has made significant strides in STEM education over the past decade, exceeding a national target of 4 million STEM degrees earned between 2012 and 2022. According to new data, a cumulative total of 4.65 million STEM degrees was achieved, representing a 16% increase above the initially set goal. This achievement marks a major milestone in the country's efforts to boost its pool of skilled workers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. The success is likely to have far-reaching implications for the US economy, as a highly educated and skilled workforce is critical to driving innovation and competitiveness in the global market.

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 ...