A recent study by CYTENA, a bio convergence company, has revealed significant changes in higher education, specifically in the field of science and engineering (S&E) degrees, over the past twenty years. The research shows that Washington state experienced the largest increase in science and engineering degrees, with a 40.68% rise between 2000 and 2021.
According to the latest data from the U.S. National Science Foundation, Washington’s impressive commitment to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects is evident in its S&E degree percentages. In 2000, S&E degrees made up just 32.2% of the state’s total conferred degrees, slightly below the national average of 31.2%. By 2021, this percentage had jumped to 45.3%, significantly surpassing the national average of 35.5%. This impressive proportional increase of 40.7% solidifies Washington’s leading position in S&E education in the United States.
Following Washington’s example, Nevada and Michigan also saw substantial increases in S&E degrees with proportional increases of 40.
