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

Occupation

Overall trends

White men constitute about one-half of scientists and engineers employed in S&E occupations. In all racial and ethnic groups, more men than women work in S&E occupations. Together, Asian and underrepresented minority women comprise about 1 in 10 persons employed in S&E occupations.

Scientists and engineers working in science and engineering occupations: 2015

Chart of Scientists and engineers working in science and engineering occupations: 2015
Table of Scientists and engineers working in science and engineering occupations: 2015