US STEM Education Hits a Milestone: A Decade of Progress In a significant achievement, the United States has exceeded its national target for STEM degrees by a substantial margin. Between 2012 and 2022, the country surpassed its goal of 4 million STEM degrees by 16%, tallying a total of 4.65 million degrees over the decade. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the nation's efforts to boost its STEM workforce and stay competitive in the global economy. The achievement is a testament to the growing interest in science, technology, engineering, and math fields, and highlights the importance of investing in education to drive 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 ...
