Text table 3-1.
Employed scientists and engineers, by S&E employment status and field of highest degree: 1997
S&E Employment Status
Total    
In S&E  
In non-S&E  
Total employed
10,585,600
3,369,400
7,216,200    
Total with no S&E degree
528,000
294,600
233,400a   
Total with S&E degree
10,057,600
3,074,800
6,982,800    
S&E is highest degree
7,704,000
2,840,800
4,863,200    
Computer & mathematical sciences
1,003,300
494,800
508,500    
Life and related sciences
1,204,700
326,200
878,500    
Physical and related sciences
619,200
334,100
285,100    
Social and related sciences
2,967,600
421,300
2,546,300    
Engineering
1,909,200
1,264,400
644,800    
Non-S&E is highest degree
2,353,600
234,000
2,119,600    
aThese individuals were employed in an S&E occupation in a previous job.
NOTE: Details may not add to totals because of rounding.
SOURCE: National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Studies (NSF/SRS), SESTAT Surveys, 1997.
Science & Engineering Indicators — 2000