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Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering

Field of degree: Women

Psychology, biosciences, and social sciences

Women's participation in S&E fields is highest in psychology, where women account for 70% or more of the graduates at each degree level. Women's participation is also relatively high in biosciences and social sciences (except for economics). In 2014, the proportion of women in biosciences and social sciences ranged between 51% and 58%, depending on the field and degree level.

High participation fields for women: Biosciences and social sciences, 1995–2014

Chart of High participation fields for women: Biosciences and social sciences, 1995–2014
Table of High participation fields for women: Biosciences and social sciences, 1995–2014