An analysis of data reveals that women remain severely underrepresented in certain traditionally male areas and that women are even more overrepresented in traditionally female areas than they were 10 years ago. Tables of degrees conferred by gender in 1971-72 and 1981-82 are presented. (MLW)

A study found no significant differences in the academic outcomes of nurses choosing different pathways (transition courses, direct transfer, and advanced placement examinations) to achieving the Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) degree. However, transition students achieved the highest mean clinical performance score, and direct transfer…

A survey of randomly selected graduates of seven pharmacy schools revealed that pharmacists generally felt their job expectations were being fulfilled. No differences in overall satisfaction were found between bachelor's and entry-level doctoral graduates in either community or hospital practice, and minimal subscale differences were found.…

Based on data from the National Longitudinal Study of the Class of 1972, this study confirmed the financial value of the baccalaureate degree, in comparison with the high school diploma, and well-known differences in income to graduates by field of study. Differences by type of higher education institution were relatively smaller. (Author/MSE)

This document summarizes the number of doctoral degrees awarded in the United States between 1920 and 1990 by academic discipline, undergraduate institution, and time period. The data include 914 private, four-year, non-doctoral degree-granting institutions. Individual institutional data are included for a maximum of 360 colleges and universities…

A study of the comparability of standards used for awarding first degrees with distinction in Israeli universities found considerable diversity among universities, faculties, and major subject departments of the social sciences. (Author/MSE)

A survey of North American schools of pharmacy to obtain information on the structure, methodology, and quantity of clinical instruction in B.S. pharmacy curricula is discussed. Canadian-U.S. differences included extent of reliance on the university hospital, variety of nonhospital clerkship sites, and types of required clerkship activities.…

Summarizes a study conducted by the City University of New York comparing associate degree and bachelor's degree graduates with respect to: (1) sex, race, age, and family background; (2) academic careers; (3) employment status, salaries, and relevance of job to education; and (4) further education. (CRB)

Rankings are given for the 100 colleges and universities with the highest numbers of Hispanic students receiving bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, and for the institutions with the highest Hispanic graduation numbers in 28 disciplines. Rankings for Puerto Rican institutions are listed separately. (MSE)

Descibes a study that identifies student academic behavior prior to transfer and the relationship of this behavior to academic persistence. Results indicated that the completion of the associate degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher increased persistence rate to an equal level with students native to a university. (Contains 33 references.) (KC)

Examined the relationship between career success and the baccalaureate degree origin of women. Analysis of 126 successful women confirm that women's college graduates were more likely to be successful than graduates of coeducational institutions. Results also identify graduate education as a possible intervening variable in the relationship. (GR)

Examines the bachelor's degrees that would appear to have the highest financial payoffs for black graduates. Average annual earnings of black and white bachelor's degree holders are compared, and which degrees offer blacks good prospects for advancement are listed. (GR)

This report analyzes the numbers and types of degrees conferred by Connecticut institutions of higher education in 2005-06 and compares it to previous years and statewide needs. These figures reflect the degrees awarded between July 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006. Disciplines are categorized according to the federal Classification of Instructional…

With the shift of the concept of English teaching, learning beliefs and learning strategies are increasingly attracting researchers' attention. This study, based on a questionnaire, centered on the current situation of learning beliefs and learning strategies used by three-year college students. The result shows: (1) the students have the…

This study used the NELS 88-2000 data base to examine among Hispanic students precollege, college, and environmental predictors of (a) college first enrolled in (two-year versus four-year) and (b) undergraduate degree attainment for students who first enrolled in a two-year or four-year college. Hispanic students who attended a four-year college…