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

The United States surpassed its national goal of awarding 4 million STEM degrees between 2012 and 2022, exceeding the target by 16 percent. Over the decade, institutions collectively granted 4.65 million STEM degrees, as shown by the red line in the data. This achievement highlights a significant uptick in STEM education and workforce development across the country.

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 ...