Improve the value of postsecondary learning
Indicator 3: Expand opportunities for Washington students in the new economy
Measure a: Degrees conferred in high-demand fields
Description:
High demand fields include computer science and information technology, engineering and engineering technology, and health sciences. Degrees granted at public four-year institutions, independent baccalaureate institutions, and public community and technical colleges are included.
| Associates and Bachelor's Degrees Awarded | |||
| in High-Demand Fields | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences | Engineering and Engineering Technology | Health Sciences | |
| 1993-94 | 493 |
1,855 |
3,056 |
| 1994-95 | 463 |
1,962 |
2,928 |
| 1995-96 | 553 |
1,975 |
3,150 |
| 1996-97 | 645 |
1,937 |
3,101 |
| 1997-98 | 683 |
1,863 |
2,925 |
| 1998-99 | 855 |
1,834 |
2,788 |
| 1999-00 | 1,077 |
1,830 |
2,644 |
| 2000-01 | 1,457 |
1,950 |
2,602 |
| 2001-02 | 1,767 |
1,745 |
2,573 |
| 2002-03 | 2,291 |
1,939 |
2,995 |
| 2003-04 | 2,263 |
2,140 |
3,335 |
| 2004-05 | 1,878 |
1,989 |
3,622 |
| 2005-06 | 1,447 |
1,920 |
3,963 |
| 2006-07 | 1,302 |
1,939 |
4,241 |