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Chapter 2:
Highlights
Introduction
Structure of U.S. Higher Education
Enrollment in Higher Education
Higher Education Degrees
Foreign Doctoral Degree Recipients
International S&E Higher Education
Conclusion
References
 
 

Higher Education in Science and Engineering

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