Table 3-3: S&E degree holders employed in non-S&E occupations, by highest degree and relation of degree to job: 1999

Table 3-3

S&E degree holders employed in non-S&E occupations, by highest degree and relation of degree to job: 1999

		Degree related to job

Highest degree	Degree holders	Closely	Somewhat	Not

	Number	Percent

All degrees^a	4,976,900	33.2	34.1	32.7
Bachelor's	4,092,800	29.9	34.7	35.5
Master's	724,800	48.7	31.2	20.1
Doctoral	155,200	46.0	35.6	18.5

^aIncludes professional degrees.

NOTE: Details may not add to totals because of rounding.

SOURCE: National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics, Scientists and Engineers Statistical Data System (SESTAT), 1999.

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