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Publication Date: 2010-Jul
Pages: 10
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Astronomy Enrollments and Degrees: Results from the 2008 Survey of Physics & Astronomy Enrollments and Degrees. Focus on
Nicholson, Starr; Mulvey, Patrick
Statistical Research Center of the American Institute of Physics
The Statistical Research Center of the American Institute of Physics conducts an annual census from October through February of all 75 departments that offer degrees in astronomy in the United States. For the class of 2008, the authors received responses from 73 (97%) of these departments. Estimates were derived and included in the totals for non-responding departments. This paper presents their findings. (Contains 8 figures and 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Physics, Enrollment, Science Education, Science Departments, Bachelors Degrees, Masters Degrees, Doctoral Degrees, Graduate Students, Gender Differences
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Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: American Institute of Physics, Statistical Research Center
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