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Measure a: Degrees conferred in high-demand fields

Description:

Degrees Conferred in High-Demand Fields
Associates and Bachelor's Degrees Awarded

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

Source:

Office of Financial Management