The data displays the number of doctoral degrees earned in the U.S. in 2016, distinguished by field of research. About 1,979 doctoral degrees were earned in computer and information sciences.
Health professions and related programs | 73682 |
Legal professions and studies | 37030 |
Education | 11829 |
Engineering | 10209 |
Biological and biomedical sciences | 7914 |
Psychology | 6532 |
Physical sciences and science technologies | 6016 |
Social sciences and history | 4667 |
Business | 3323 |
Computer and information sciences | 1979 |
Mathematics and statistics | 1850 |
Theology and religious vocations | 1808 |
Visual and performing arts | 1808 |
Agriculture and natural resources | 1508 |
English language and literature/letters | 1392 |
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 1265 |
Public administration and social services | 1065 |
Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 849 |
Philosophy and religious studies | 746 |
Communication, journalism, and related programs | 629 |
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 374 |
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 331 |
Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies | 316 |
Architecture and related services | 236 |
Homeland security, law enforcement, and firefighting | 205 |
Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields | 133 |
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies,and humanities | 105 |
Library science | 54 |
Transportation and materials moving | 8 |
Communications technologies | 4 |
Precision production | 0 |
Military technologies and applied sciences | 0 |
Construction trades | 0 |
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 0 |
Other and not classified | 0 |