Number of STEM degrees conferred by U.S. institutions 2008-2021, by degree level

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Veera Korhonen
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Jul 5, 2024
In the school year 2020-21, 437,302 STEM bachelor's degrees were awarded in the United States. Additionally, 146,573 Master's degrees in STEM fields were awarded in that year. STEM refers to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Number of STEM degrees and certificates awarded in the United States from 2008-09 to 2020-21, by certification level

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Statistic: Number of STEM degrees and certificates awarded in the United States from 2008-09 to 2020-21, by certification level

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