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Mulvey, Patrick; Nicholson, Starr – Statistical Research Center of the American Institute of Physics, 2014
Interest in astronomy degrees in the U.S. remains strong, with astronomy enrollments at or near all-time highs for the 2012-13 academic year. The total number of students taking an introductory astronomy course at a degree-granting physics or astronomy department is approaching 200,000. Enrollments in introductory astronomy courses have been…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Bachelors Degrees, Departments, Masters Degrees
Mulvey, Patrick; Shindel, Brandon – Statistical Research Center of the American Institute of Physics, 2011
This report presents the characteristics and initial outcomes of exiting master's degree recipients in physics and astronomy. The report covers the degree classes of 2006, 2007 and 2008. The status of exiting physics master's varied greatly by the citizenship of the degree recipient. The majority of US citizens entered or remained in the workforce…
Descriptors: Graduate Study, Private Sector, Citizenship, Physics