1998–2002 S&E bachelor's and master's degree recipients, by employment sector and degree field: 2003
(Percent)
Employment sector
Bachelor's
Master's
For-profit business
57.1
49.1
Nonprofit
8.5
7.7
Government
12.0
12.4
4-year college/university
10.7
17.6
Other education
8.0
10.2
Self-employment
3.7
3.0
SOURCE: National Science Foundation,
Division of Science Resources Statistics, Scientists and Engineers
Statistical Data System (SESTAT), preliminary estimates (2003),
http://sestat.nsf.gov.