Figure X
Occupational Field of STEM College Majors One Year After Graduation, 2009
| Major | Job in field of major | STEM total |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | 64.50% | 67.83% |
| Engineering and Engineering Tech | 53.88% | 63.72% |
| Biology, Physical Sciences, Sci Tech, Math and Agriculture | 22.52% | 38.69% |
| Health | 74.43% | 76.23% |
| Social sciences | 15.74% | 9.01% |
| All other fields | NA | 6.08% |
| Total | NA | 19.73% |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics. (2013). 2003–2004 Baccalaureate and Beyond Survey (B&B) [Restricted data file]. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education.; tabulations by authors.
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