Undergraduate economics degrees awarded by U.S. colleges and universities were stagnant from 2010 (2009-10) through 2013, increased almost 14 percent from 2013 through 2015, and have subsequently stabilized at just above one percent annual growth.

The number of undergraduate economics degrees awarded by colleges and universities in the United States rose by 18 percent from 2007 to 2010. The upward trend ended abruptly in 2010 and was followed by three years of virtual stagnation (Siegfried 2014). In 2013-14, undergraduate economics degrees began to accelerate again, rising about 5 percent…

This article presents a list of the top 100 producers of associate, bachelor's and graduate degrees awarded to minority students based on research conducted by Dr. Victor M.H. Borden, professor of educational leadership and policy students at the Indiana University Bloomington. For the year 2012, the listings focus on Hispanic students. Data for…

This article presents a list of the top Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degree producers in the U.S. This list is broken down into seven categories: (1) Total Minority Research/Scholarship and Other Doctoral: Mathematics and Statistics; (2) Total Minority Bachelors: Biological and Biomedical Sciences; (3) Total Minority…

Reports placements and salaries of graduates of ALA-accredited library school programs. Salaries and opportunities appear to be strongest in the category of "Other Libraries and Library Agencies." (RAA)

Two tables provide corrected data on the top schools in the number, percent, and group membership of minority baccalaureate degrees awarded (1998) in engineering; and the top schools in the total number, percent, and gender of minority master's degrees awarded for all disciplines combined (1996-97). (DB)

Describes a study conducted to (1) determine the types of careers available to graduates of family and child development programs, particularly at the master's and doctoral levels, and (2) provide information regarding the graduates' specific placement in the labor force. (CT)

Presents the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Professional Training's 1985 report on bachelor, master, and doctoral graduates of ACS-approved schools. This information is provided in an alphabetical list by institution (with separate columns devoted to chemistry and to chemical engineering). (JN)

Gilkeson and Hanten describe their study of a random sample of 530 baccalaureate level and 504 master's level occupational therapists. Comparisons are made of demographic data, job responsibilities, and professional growth. A critique by Grant of the study follows, discussing the issue of postbaccalaureate education for occupational therapists.…

A table lists the top 100 colleges and universities producing students with associate, baccalaureate, or master's degrees in agriculture in 1996-97. Data are broken down by individual institution and minority group (African American, Native American, Asian American, and Hispanic). (DB)

Lists higher education institutions conferring the greatest number of masters, first-professional, and doctoral degrees to students of color in 1997-98, by degree type for total minority (all disciplines combined); discipline by minority (African American, American Indian, Asian American, and Hispanic); and subject area, as well as number of…

Presents American Chemical Society statistics on bachelor's, master's, and doctoral graduates from approved schools from 1980-84. Comparisons are made for yearly growth, certified/noncertified graduates, and men/women for both chemistry and chemical engineering. Also lists numbers and types of chemistry/chemical engineering degrees awarded by each…

Presents data on engineering degrees granted by institutions during 1984. Statistical categories include: highest number of degrees by state and university; disciplines; women, minorities and foreign nationals; degrees by school; and degree level for each state. Information on engineering technology degrees is also given. (DH)

A report on the degrees awarded by schools and colleges of pharmacy for the year 1979-80 is summarized by total number, ethnic group, and geographic distribution. For the second year, the number of baccalaureate degrees has declined, but there is an increasing trend toward graduate area degrees. (MLW)

Data and statistics on the degrees conferred by U.S. pharmacy schools are presented. This report serves as an indicator of the pharmacy schools' output of pharmacy practitioners. Tables are analyzed by entry level degrees, postbaccalaureate PharmD, graduate degrees, gender, and ethnic minorities. (MLW)