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Tyler, John; Mulvey, Patrick; Nicholson, Starr – AIP Statistical Research Center, 2020
The majority (67%) of degree-granting physics departments in the United States grant a bachelor's degree as their highest degree. There are 84 departments that grant astronomy bachelor's degrees. Of these departments, 39 are separate, stand-alone astronomy departments, and 45 are in departments that award both astronomy and physics degrees. The…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, College Science, Physics, Astronomy
Mulvey, Patrick; Tyler, John; Nicholson, Starr; Ivie, Rachel – AIP Statistical Research Center, 2017
This report provides data on the size of degree-granting physics and astronomy departments by examining the number of bachelor's degrees awarded and the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty members employed. The benchmarking data in this report is intended to allow physics and astronomy departments to see how they fit in the national…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Physics, Astronomy, College Science
Kempson, Lauri; Bako, Tom; Lewin, Greg – American Council of Trustees and Alumni, 2012
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has released "What Will They Learn? 2012-13," the fourth edition, evaluating the general education requirements at 1,070 colleges and universities. Unlike other college rankings, ACTA does not consider an institution's wealth, prestige, or popularity. Rather, ACTA rates institutions…
Descriptors: General Education, Degree Requirements, Core Curriculum, College Curriculum
White, Patricia E.; Lewis, Laurie L. – 1992
In 1991, a survey questionnaire concerning undergraduate education in physics was sent to a nationally representative sample of 597 four-year colleges and universities. Of these, 475 had an undergraduate physics department or a department with a physics program, and met the criteria for inclusion in the study. Responses were received from 450 of…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Science, Higher Education, Physics
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Paldy, Lester G.; And Others – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Analyzed are projects funded by the Comprehensive Assistance to Undergraduate Science Education (CAUSE) program to familiarize potential applicants with the types of projects being supported. Statistics reported include proposals received, types of institutions receiving monies, projected costs and activities for the institutions, proposals…
Descriptors: College Science, Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Financial Support
White, Patricia E.; Lewis, Laurie L. – 1992
In 1991, a survey questionnaire concerning undergraduate education in geology was sent to a nationally representative sample of 597 four-year colleges and universities. Of these, 275 had an undergraduate geology department or a department with a geology program, and met the criteria for inclusion in the study. Responses were received from 262 of…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Science, Earth Science, Geology
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Chemical and Engineering News, 1990
Presents statistical data on chemistry and chemical engineering departments for the 1988-89 academic year. Provides tables for departments offering approved programs, degrees awarded by schools, and trends during the last five years. (YP)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, College Science, Doctoral Programs
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Fox, Norris D.; Schor, Mark – 1979
This is the final report of the evaluation of Project CAUSE, a three year project to improve the laboratory portions of undergraduate physics courses at North Texas State University. The report is divided into six sections. Included in the overview are goals and purposes, the instructional format, and the evaluation plan. Demographic profiles…
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Evaluation, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
Ellis, Richard A. – Engineering Education, 1989
Provides statistics of 1988 engineering and engineering technology enrollments surveyed by the Engineering Manpower Commission. Presented are tables showing the 10-year trend, enrollment by curriculum, and enrollment by schools for all students. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering, Engineering Education, Enrollment
Hill, Susan T.; And Others – 1992
Because undergraduate education is the foundation for graduate studies, it is important to know where our Nation's science and engineering (S&E) doctorate recipients are receiving their undergraduate training. Specifically, this report addresses the following broad questions: (1) What are the undergraduate origins of S&E doctorate holders? (2)…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, College Science, Community Colleges, Doctoral Degrees
Ellis, Richard A. – Engineering Education, 1988
Discusses the trends in baccalaureate and doctoral degrees in engineering in the 1986-87 academic year. Lists states and schools awarding the largest number of engineering degrees; degrees by curriculum and type of recipient; engineering degrees by school and degree level; and engineering technology degrees by school and degree level. (CW)
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, College Science, Degrees (Academic)
Weese, John A. – Engineering Education, 1989
Provides a yearly summary of research and graduate study activities at most United States and several Canadian engineering colleges. Provides officers of the institution; number of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students; extension centers; doctoral research areas; budgeted research; and degree requirements. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Degree Requirements, Doctoral Programs, Engineering
Massey Univ. (New Zealand). Central Inst. of Technology. – 1988
New Zealand is finding itself thrust into the international economy in which new skills are required by its students in colleges and universities. This document traces the student flow from secondary schools and concentrates on the characteristics of the flow into and out of higher (tertiary) education levels. The report: (1) begins with data on…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, College Science, Enrollment, Foreign Countries
Doigan, Paul – Engineering Education, 1986
Reports data, with a few exceptions, from all colleges awarding bachelor's or higher degrees in engineering and engineering technology in the United States in 1985. Data are broken down by degree, school, curriculum, women, minorities, and foreign nationals. Eight tables summarize the data. (JM)
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, College Science, Data, Degrees (Academic)
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1987
This report provides tabular data derived from three surveys conducted in the National Science Foundation's Division of Science Resources Studies regarding science and engineering education in traditionally black colleges. Tables 1 through 4 are derived from the Survey of Scientific and Engineering Expenditures at Universities and Colleges. This…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, College Science, Engineering Education, Enrollment Trends
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