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Science and Engineering Doctorates Awarded by Field of Study: 2005

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Field of Study Doctorates Awarded: 2005
Number Percent
Biological/agricultural sciences 7,406 26.5
Earth, atmospheric, and ocean sciences 713 2.5
Engineering 6,404 22.9
Mathematics/computer sciences 2,339 8.4
Physical sciences 3,647 13.0
Psychology 3,327 11.9
Social Sciences 4,138 14.8


Source: National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics
Science and Engineering Doctorate Awards: 2005 (NSF 07-305), Table 1. Doctorates awarded, by field of study: 1996–2005

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