Considerations for International Comparisons of S&E Doctoral Degrees. After experiencing rapid growth in the mid-2010s, the number of S&E doctorates awarded in India dropped to 17,000 in 2020, falling slightly... China awarded the highest number of S&E doctoral degrees (43,000) in 2020, followed closely

S&E, around the same as in 2008 (the total numbers for both groups have risen only modestly over the last 10 years). This relatively stable trend is also observed across all broad S&E... S&E fields (56% in 2017, up from 46% in 2012). Trends

According to the most recent estimates, the United States awards the largest number of S&E doctoral... United States and other nations should include the consideration that a substantial number of U.S. S&E... In most of the nations shown in Figure HED-30, S&E doctoral degrees constituted more than

S&E degree recipients. Recent S&E graduates may experience different labor... Compared with experienced S&E workers, recent S&E graduates—those between 1 and 5 years since receiving their highest degree—more often bring

S&E fields (54% in 2019, up from 46% in 2011). Trends at the doctoral level have remained stable for a longer time (Table SHED-7). In 2019, students on temporary visas earned about 35% of S&E... Students on temporary visas are earning increasing shares of U.S. S&E master’s degrees—36% in 2019

According to the most recent estimates, the United States awards the largest number of S&E doctoral... European Union (EU) countries awarded more (about 77,000) S&E doctoral degrees than the United States... U.S. S&E doctorate recipients are students on temporary visas. However, many

The racial and ethnic composition of degree recipients has changed over time, reflecting population... Racial and ethnic groups vary in S&E degree attainment levels, and while the gap... S&E

S&E, with notable exceptions. In 2017, women constituted 29% of workers in S&E occupations—up from 23% in 1993—relative to over half (52%) of the college-educated workforce overall. Among S&E degree... The number of women in S&E occupations or with S&E degrees has doubled over the past two decades

Hispanic students comprised 33% of S&E associate’s degree recipients, compared to 22% of the U.S. population ages 20–34 years old. On the other hand, Hispanic students comprised 10% of S&E... S&E certificate and degree award recipients at most award levels relative

Underrepresented minorities includes individuals who are black, Hispanic, or American Indian or Alaska Native. The S&E and all occupations data are for those with a bachelor's degree and above. The U.S. residential population data are for those at all education levels.

S&E fields, their shares are lower (Figure 2-9; see also Table S2-4, Table S2-6, Table S2-8... Historically high-participation S&E fields for women include... Historically low S&E participation fields include