Overall STEM Interest
- 939,049 graduates have an interest in STEM.
Expressed and Measured Interest
- 320,030 graduates have an expressed and measured interest in STEM, which is 34% of the overall interest.
STEM Overview
Overall STEM Interest
Between 2011 and 2015, the percent of students interested in STEM increased by 1%.
Student STEM Interest Trends: 2011–2015
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | Nation | 48% | 48% | 48% | 49% | 49% |
| N Count | Nation | 780,541 | 804,507 | 868,194 | 899,684 | 939,049 |
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Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates Meeting ACT College Readiness Benchmarks by Subject
Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates Meeting ACT College Readiness Benchmarks by Subject
| Subject | Percent Meeting Benchmark |
|---|---|
| English | 68% |
| Reading | 50% |
| Mathematics | 49% |
| Science | 45% |
| All Four Subjects | 33% |
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Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates Meeting ACT College Readiness Benchmarks by Subject
Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates Meeting ACT College Readiness Benchmarks by Subject
| Subject | Percent Meeting Benchmark |
|---|---|
| English | 77% |
| Reading | 59% |
| Mathematics | 58% |
| Science | 54% |
| All Four Subjects | 42% |
Expressed Interest Only
- 453,717 graduates have an expressed interest in STEM, which is 48% of the overall interest.
Measured Interest Only
- 165,302 graduates have a measured interest in STEM, which is 18% of the overall interest.
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Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates Meeting ACT College Readiness Benchmarks by Subject
Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates Meeting ACT College Readiness Benchmarks by Subject
| Subject | Percent Meeting Benchmark |
|---|---|
| English | 64% |
| Reading | 45% |
| Mathematics | 46% |
| Science | 40% |
| All Four Subjects | 29% |
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Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates Meeting ACT College Readiness Benchmarks by Subject
Percent of 2015 ACT-Tested High School Graduates Meeting ACT College Readiness Benchmarks by Subject
| Subject | Percent Meeting Benchmark |
|---|---|
| English | 65% |
| Reading | 48% |
| Mathematics | 40% |
| Science | 39% |
| All Four Subjects | 27% |
* Note: Percents in this report may not sum to 100% due to rounding.