Because there is no single standard for defining the S&E workforce, this report takes a broad approach to measuring the workforce in multiple ways, including by S&E occupation, S&E field of degree, and use of technical expertise on the job. The S&E workforce (also referred to as scientists
September 26, 2019
The rising emphasis on developing S&E expertise and technical capabilities is a global phenomenon. S&E work is not limited to developed economies; it occurs throughout the world. However, much... S&E work (Davis and Hart 2010). Highly skilled S&E workers have become increasingly mobile
August 31, 2021
Master’s degrees may fully prepare students for established career tracks in some S&E fields... S&E fields more than doubled from about 96,000 to about 206,000. According to the U.S... and engineering declined between 2004 and 2007 but have since increased
September 04, 2019
As with associate’s degrees in S&E technologies, most certificates in S&E technologies were in health, followed by engineering, with few in other S&E technology fields (Figure HED-6; Table HED-2). Certificate... S&E technologies (258,000) as associate’s degrees in S&E technologies (123,000
February 22, 2022
The baccalaureate accounts for nearly 70% of all S&E degrees awarded. The number of S&E bachelor’s... Table S2-7). As a share of total bachelor’s degrees awarded, S&E degrees have increased slightly... S&E and in all fields. Additionally, in 2017, the “highest
September 04, 2019
Master’s degrees may fully prepare students for established career tracks in some S&E fields... S&E fields more than doubled from about 96,000 to about 210,000 (see NSB Indicators 2020... Hussar and Bailey 2020). S&E master’s degrees as a percentage
February 22, 2022
Development.” S&E fields accounted for the majority (65%) of doctorates conferred by U.S. universities in 2019. During 2000–19, the number of U.S. S&E doctorates conferred annually increased from around 28,000... S&E fields (66%) and in all fields (61%). The 131 highest research activity doctoral
February 22, 2022
Hussar and Bailey 2019). S&E fields account for the majority (64%) of doctorates conferred by U.S. universities. During 2000–17, the number of U.S. S&E doctorates conferred annually increased from... S&E fields (67%) and in all fields (61%). The 115 “highest research activity
September 04, 2019
The baccalaureate accounts for nearly 70% of all S&E degrees awarded. The number of S&E bachelor’s... Indicators 2020 : Table S2-6 ; Table SHED-5). As a share of total bachelor’s degrees awarded, S&E... S&E fields are available in NSB State Indicator S-18 and NSB State
February 22, 2022
While women overall earn just under half of S&E degrees, there is variation in female shares among racial and ethnic groups. In 2019, underrepresented minority females earned higher shares of S&E... S&E technologies, around half of S&E doctoral degrees
February 22, 2022
Employment may be in an S&E, S&E-related, or non-S&E occupation. Scientists and engineers include those with one or more S&E or S&E-related degrees at the bachelor's level or higher or those who have only a non-S&E degree at the bachelor's level or higher and are employed in an S&E or S&E-related
September 26, 2019
Students in the United States on temporary visas have consistently earned a small share (around 4%–6%) of S&E bachelor’s degrees, although their total number more than doubled from 17,000 in 2009... S&E fields account for nearly half (46%) of the bachelor’s degrees earned by students
September 04, 2019