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Ellis, Susanne D. – 1980
A survey of 1978-79 bachelor's degree recipients in physics and astronomy was undertaken to determine the graduates' postbaccalaureate plans. Information is presented on: changes in four types of postbaccalaureate plans since 1970; the total number of physics bachelor's degrees granted in the United States; seven characteristics of the physics…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bachelors Degrees, College Graduates, Comparative Analysis
Ellis, Susanne D. – 1981
Information on the characteristics of 1980 college graduates in the fields of physics and astronomy and their postbaccalaureate plans is presented. Among the survey findings are the following: a 10 percentage-point increase in civilian employment and a 9 percentage-point decrease in graduate study have occurred since 1975; over 80 percent of the…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bachelors Degrees, Career Choice, College Graduates
Ellis, Susanne D. – 1980
A survey of 1978-79 graduate degree recipients in physics and astronomy was undertaken to determine the characteristics of students and employment opportunities. Information is presented on: employment offers for new physics masters and doctorate recipients, 1974-79; characteristics of the 1978-79 graduate physics student population, and of…
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Graduates, Doctoral Degrees, Employment Experience