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Science and Engineering Doctorates Awarded to Women, by Field of Study: 2004


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Field of Study Doctorates Awarded to Women: 2004
Number Percent
Science and engineering, total 9,819 37.4
   Biological/agricultural sciences 3,145 45.0
   Earth, atmospheric, and ocean sciences 228 33.9
   Engineering 1,014 17.6
   Mathematics/computer sciences 500 24.7
   Physical sciences 870 25.9
   Psychology 2,245 67.3
   Social sciences 1,817 44.0


Source: National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics
Science and Engineering Doctorate Awards: 2004 (NSF 06-308), Table 2. Doctorates awarded to women, by field of study: 1995–2004

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