20130416 13341600 1.0 North American Profile of ISO19115 2003 TRUE This map shows the number of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) degrees granted by state, divided by the total number of four year degrees granted by state in 2009. The symbology uses the Jenks natural breaks classification system. This method seeks to reduce the variance within classes and maximize the variance between classes. STEM degrees NCES The number of STEM degrees divided by the total number of degrees per state in 2009. 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