Table 3-2
S&E jobs: 2002 and projected 2012
(Thousands)
 
Occupation 2002 2012 Change
All occupations 144,014 165,319 21,305
S&E 4,873 6,119 1,246
Computer/mathematical scientists 2,504 3,480 976
Engineers 1,478 1,587 109
Life scientists 214 253 39
Physical scientists 251 287 36
Social scientists/related occupations 426 512 86
 

SOURCE: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections, National Industry-Occupation Employment Projections 2002–2012 (2004).
 
Science and Engineering Indicators 2006
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