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Doctoral degrees earned in the United States by field of research 2015/16

Number of doctoral degrees earned in the United States in 2015/2016, by field of research

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