STEM education and the pursuit of STEAM-allied collegiate programs hold pivotal roles in fostering economic and social progress, empowering individuals to contribute substantively to technological advancements, scientific discoveries, and sustainable practices. The investigation into the collegiate program alignments of STEM graduates at Mercedes B. Peralta Senior High School has yielded foundational insights that could shape educational strategies, professional pathways, and the dynamic interaction between education and the evolving STEAM landscape. This study encompassed 65 STEM graduates from the initial three years of implementation (2019–2020, 2020–2021, and 2021– 2022), uncovering insights into enrollment patterns, gender dynamics, and factors influencing STEM education decisions. The inconsistent enrollment rates, gender representation trends, and factors like accessibility and role models underscore intricate student choices, necessitating tailored interventions for equity promotion and curriculum enhancement. The integration of Agriculture into the STEAM framework accentuates its role in sustainable solutions, while collaboration among experts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Mathematics fuels innovation and addresses global challenges. The data reflects a diverse interest in interdisciplinary fields, with 47.69% opting for STEAM-allied programs and 52.31% for non-STEAM paths. DOST scholarships emphasize potential, while other scholarships showcase readiness for excellence. In addition, the motivations of STEM graduates in pursuing collegiate programs reflect diverse career prospects, scholarships, income potential, role models, and parental input for STEAM-allied paths. Conversely, selecting non-STEAM routes is shaped by admission hurdles, limited options, perceived complexity, costs, disinterest, and parental influence. These findings emphasize the complexity of decisions and the necessity for personalized assistance. Overall, alignment with STEAM courses enhances adaptability and societal contributions, positioning graduates as drivers of sustainable development and innovation.