ERIC Number: ED615505
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Sep-26
Pages: 77
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Science and Engineering Labor Force. Science and Engineering Indicators 2020. NSB-2019-8
Burke, Amy
National Science Foundation
The science and engineering (S&E) labor force helps to create and advance our scientific and technological knowledge, transform these advances into goods and services, and fuel America's economy, security, and quality of life. This report details several aspects of the U.S. S&E workforce, including growth, demographic makeup, earnings, and unemployment. Nearly 7 million individuals work in S&E jobs, and almost 25 million hold an S&E bachelor's degree or higher. In addition, over 17 million people constitute the skilled technical workforce--individuals who use S&E skills in their job but do not have a bachelor's degree. [SRI International, Center for Innovation Strategy and Policy, assisted with report preparation.]
Descriptors: Labor Force, Technical Occupations, Engineering, Scientists, Educational Background, Academic Degrees, Employment, Industry, Doctoral Degrees, College Faculty, Research and Development, Unemployment, Income, College Graduates, Entry Workers, Postdoctoral Education, Skilled Workers, Labor Market, Demography, Employed Women, Minority Groups, Salaries, Salary Wage Differentials, Immigration, Foreign Workers
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Publication Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: National Science Foundation, National Science Board
Identifiers - Location: United States
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