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Retirement Experiences of U.S.-Trained Doctoral Scientists and Engineers: Findings from the 2023 Survey of Doctorate Recipients
January 23, 2025
In 2023, an estimated 1.2 million individuals worldwide held a U.S. research doctorate in a science, engineering, or health (SEH) field, up 3.1% since 2021. The majority (86.6%) of the U.S.-trained SEH doctorate recipients resided in the United States, while the remaining (13.4%) resided abroad, contributing to the STEM enterprise globally.
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