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Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering

Occupation

Women

Women's participation in the S&E workforce varies greatly by occupation. Women are more likely than men to be employed as psychologists or as technologists and technicians in the life sciences. Although women are more likely than men to work in a health-related occupation, they are less likely to work as a health diagnosing and treating practitioner, such as a physician, surgeon, or dentist.

Employed women scientists and engineers, as a percentage of selected occupations: 2015

Chart of Employed women scientists and engineers, as a percentage of selected occupations: 2015
Table of Employed women scientists and engineers, as a percentage of selected occupations: 2015