About this Indicator
Nationally, the number of job openings in most STEM occupational areas is expected to increase faster than the average growth rate of all occupations.[1] The production of STEM graduates has also been underscored as a critical step towards maintaining international competitiveness in a global knowledge-innovation economy.
This indicator measures the number of degrees awarded for every 1,000 people aged 18-24. Undergraduate majors corresponding to STEM fields include such disciplines as biology, physics, computer science, engineering, and mathematics.
Data Source
National Science Board. Science and engineering indicators, state indicators.
[1] U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational outlook handbook, 2018-2028.