This indicator represents the extent to which a state's higher education degree awards are concentrated in S&E fields. S&E fields include biological and agricultural sciences, engineering, physical sciences, social sciences, computer sciences, mathematics and statistics, and psychology. Counts of both S&E degrees and higher education degrees conferred include bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees; associate's degrees and professional degrees are not included.

The number of degrees awarded is an actual count provided by the National Center for Education Statistics and includes degrees from both public and private institutions. Degree data reflect the location of the degree-granting institution, not the state where degree-earning students permanently reside. Student mobility after graduation is not accounted for, which may make this indicator less meaningful in predicting the qualifications of a state's future technical workforce. The year indicates the end date of the academic year. For example, data for 2019 represent degrees conferred during the 2018–19 academic year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.

Science & Engineering State Indicators

Science and Engineering Degrees as a Percentage of Higher Education Degrees Conferred

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Science and Engineering Degrees as a Percentage of Higher Education Degrees Conferred