Table 3-6: Individuals in S&E occupations, by highest degree: 1999

Table 3-6

Individuals in S&E occupations, by highest degree: 1999

(Percent distribution)

Occupation	All degrees	Bachelor's	Master's	Doctoral	Professional

All S&E occupations	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
Engineers	38.7	45.5	36.5	17.4	7.2
Life and related scientists	9.7	6.8	7.0	25.0	42.2
Mathematical/computer scientists	33.0	37.1	34.3	13.9	18.8
Physical and related scientists	8.4	7.0	7.1	17.5	1.4
Social and related scientists	10.3	3.6	15.1	26.2	30.4

NOTE: Percents may not sum to 100 because of rounding.

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

Science & Engineering Indicators — 2004

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