"STEM Education Milestone: US Surpasses National Target by 16%" In a significant achievement, the United States has exceeded its national target of 4 million STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) degrees earned over the past decade. Between 2012 and 2022, the country saw a remarkable 16% increase in STEM degree attainment, resulting in a total of 4.65 million degrees awarded. This milestone marks a major step forward in the nation's efforts to boost its technical workforce and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global economy. With the demand for STEM professionals showing no signs of slowing, experts are now looking to the future, wondering what this achievement means for the country's long-term prospects in fields like tech, healthcare, and innovation.
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 ...
