<p>The increased number of STEM majors is a requirement passed onto the Naval Academy from Washington. In 2007, for the first time since the 90’s, engineering majors nationwide saw a decrease, despite the fact that the demand for engineering jobs continues to grow. ([Fewer</a> engineering grads despite growing demand.](<a href=“Entrepreneur - Start, run and grow your business.”>Entrepreneur - Start, run and grow your business.)) The military is feeling the affect; it is becoming harder to recruit engineers out of other programs (ROTC, OCS, etc), so the Naval Academy is being told to fill the gap.</p>