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| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
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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
Ellis, Susanne D. – 1985
The employment status of 1984-1985 degree recipients in physics and astronomy was surveyed. Information is presented on changes in occupational status of physics and astronomy degree recipients between summer of 1984 and the following winter. The characteristics of graduates of both fields who were employed full-time or undertaking postdoctoral…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bachelors Degrees, College Graduates, Degrees (Academic)
Ellis, Susanne D. – 1983
The employment status of 1981-1982 degree recipients in physics and astronomy was surveyed. Information is presented on changes in occupational status of physics and astronomy degree recipients which occurred between the summer of 1982 and the following winter. The characteristics of graduates of both fields who were employed full-time or…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bachelors Degrees, College Graduates, Degrees (Academic)
Ellis, Susanne D. – 1982
Results of the 1980-81 Graduate Student Survey of physics and astronomy students are presented. Information is presented on the following: employment offers for new physics masters and doctorate recipients, 1976-81; characteristics of the graduate physics student population, 1980-81, including sex, citizenship, professional society membership,…
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Graduates, Degrees (Academic), Doctoral Degrees
Ellis, Susanne D. – 1980
Results of a followup employment survey of 1979 physics and astronomy graduates are summarized. The employment-oriented graduates were asked in the winter of 1979-80 to describe their positions and comment on the extent to which they were satisfied with the start of their careers. Data on how long it takes a graduate to secure initial and…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bachelors Degrees, College Graduates, Demand Occupations
Ellis, Susanne D. – 1981
The employment status of 1980 degree recipients in physics and astronomy was surveyed. For physics degree recipients, the majority of bachelors and masters required two months or less to accept suitable employment, while the majority of doctoral graduates required three months or longer. Information is presented on changes in occupational status…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bachelors Degrees, College Graduates, Degrees (Academic)
