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  1. Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED)

    The SDR provides data on the characteristics of science, engineering, and health research doctorate degree holders from U.S. academic institutions who are under the age of 76. Survey Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering (GSS) The GSS is an annual census of all academic institutions in the United States and ...

  2. List of doctoral degrees awarded by country

    The Danish ph.d. degree has no further subdivisions and grants the holder the postposed title of ph.d.. The higher doctor grants the holder the title of dr. or doktor. In the case of a honorary doctorate, h.c. (honoris causa) is added. The higher doctorate is issued in varieies dependent on the field: dr.agro. (doctor agronomiae) - Agronomy

  3. About 13.1 Percent Have a Master's, Professional Degree or Doctorate

    The educational level of American adults is on the rise as more college graduates go on to earn master's, professional and doctoral degrees. Since 2000, the number of people age 25 and over whose highest degree was a master's has doubled to 21 million. The number of doctoral degree holders has more than doubled to 4.5 million.

  4. Which countries have the most doctoral graduates?

    Just 1.1% of 25- to 64-year-olds held a doctoral degree on average across OECD countries in 2018, according to the organisation's Education at a Glance 2019report. Although, as the chart below shows, the share of the population with a doctoral degree varies significantly across OECD countries, from almost 4% in Slovenia to 0.1% in Indonesia.

  5. Doctor of Philosophy

    A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD, Ph.D., or DPhil; Latin: philosophiae doctor or doctor philosophiae) is the most common degree at the highest academic level, awarded following a course of study and research. The degree is abbreviated PhD and sometimes, especially in the U.S., as Ph.D. It is derived from the Latin Philosophiae Doctor, pronounced as three separate letters (/ p iː eɪ tʃ ˈ d iː ...

  6. What Is a Doctorate or a Doctoral Degree?

    In many academic disciplines, the most advanced degree one can earn is a doctorate. Doctorate degree-holders are typically regarded as authorities in their fields, and many note that a major ...

  7. What Does 'PhD' Stand For?

    The median weekly earnings of a person with a PhD in the United States is $1,885 compared to $1,305 for bachelor's degree holders . A doctorate can also lead to higher lifetime earnings. A bachelor's degree graduate will earn an average of $2.2 million over their lifetime, ...

  8. What Is a Doctorate?

    Academic doctorate. An academic doctorate, often called a PhD (short for Doctor of Philosophy), is a research degree that typically requires completing a dissertation. Students enrolled in a PhD program may be interested in working in academia as a professor or conducting research in their field. However, a growing number of PhD students go on ...

  9. 67 Doctorate Degree Statistics and Facts

    Doctorate degree holders are more likely to be self-employed than those with a master's degree or less. ( source ) The median annual salary for doctorate recipients in 2020 by field of study was: Engineering: $136,000. Business: $127,000. Computer and information sciences: $125,000.

  10. PhD Degrees in 2024: Definition, Application Requirements, and Key

    Indeed, PhD degree holders tend to have an academic advantage over college and master's degree graduates. Moreover, there are job opportunities specifically targeted at PhD holders. It is also worth noting that just recently, it was found that the U.S. private sector now employs nearly as many PhD holders as academic institutions do (Langin ...

  11. U.S. higher education: doctoral degrees by field of research 2021

    Doctoral degrees earned in the United States 2020/21, by field of research. In the academic year of 2020/2021 in the United States, 85,581 doctoral degrees were earned in health professions and ...

  12. PhD Percentage by Country / Number of Doctorate Degrees per Country 2024

    PhD Percentage by Country / Number of Doctorate Degrees per Country 2024. 1. Slovenia. Slovenia is the highest-ranking country in the number of Ph.D. degrees earned by adults between the ages of 25 and 64. 5% of the entire population in Slovenia has a Ph.D. The distribution between Ph.D. adults in Slovenia finds more female doctorates than males.

  13. Why there is "Dr." before name of PhD degree holder?

    12. Yes, this is the right practice. A PhD degree is a "Doctor of Philosophy", and the appropriate formal title for that is "Doctor". That there are other professions that can be called "Doctor", for example holders of an MD degree, is simply because there are multiple fields one could be a Doctor of. Share.

  14. Fast Facts: Degrees conferred by race/ethnicity and sex (72)

    The percentage of degrees conferred by race/ethnicity and sex varied by level of degree in 2021-22. 1 Includes Ph.D., Ed.D., and comparable degrees at the doctoral level, as well as such degrees as M.D., D.D.S., and law degrees that were classified as first-professional degrees prior to 2010-11. NOTE: Data in this table represent the 50 ...

  15. PhD Jobs: Top Non-Academic Careers for PhD Degree Holders

    Outlook for non-academic PhD jobs According to research from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the non-academic careers for doctoral graduates with the most expected openings between 2019 and 2029 include law and physical therapy. The BLS also expects high demand for college and university teachers, especially in health specialties, although it's an academic career.

  16. RIT graduate pursues Ph.D. across time zones

    RIT awarded 63 Ph.D. degrees in 2023. In 2020-2021, RIT's Graduate School met and surpassed the university's goal of conferring 50 Ph.D. degrees during an academic year. That number will continue to grow as students cycle through the seven new Ph.D. programs that RIT has added since 2017, said Diane Slusarski, dean of RIT's Graduate School.

  17. How 17-Year-Old Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman II Managed to Bag a ...

    17-year-old becomes doctorate holder She later earned her Master of Science from Unity College in 2020. In 2021, at just 15 years old, she was accepted into the Doctor of Behavioral Health ...

  18. Chicago Teen Who Entered College At 10 Earns Doctorate At 17

    17-year-old girl earns doctorate degree. Watch on. CHICAGO (AP) — Dorothy Jean Tillman II's participation in Arizona State University's May 6 commencement was the latest step on a higher-education journey the Chicago teen started when she took her first college course at age 10. In between came associate's, bachelor's and master's ...

  19. Meet Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman II: 17-Year-Old Teenager Who Bags

    In an extraordinary achievement, 17-year-old Dorothy Jean Tillman II has made history by becoming one of the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree. The Chicago teenager walked in her graduation ceremony this month, capping off an incredible academic journey. The 17-year-old speaks after her PhD defense. Photo credit: @abcnews. Tillman's ...

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  21. Elektrostal

    Elektrostal , lit: Electric and Сталь , lit: Steel) is a city in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located 58 kilometers east of Moscow. Population: 155,196 ; 146,294 ...

  22. Elektrostal

    Elektrostal. Elektrostal ( Russian: Электроста́ль) is a city in Moscow Oblast, Russia. It is 58 kilometers (36 mi) east of Moscow. As of 2010, 155,196 people lived there.

  23. 40 Facts About Elektrostal

    40 Facts About Elektrostal. Elektrostal is a vibrant city located in the Moscow Oblast region of Russia. With a rich history, stunning architecture, and a thriving community, Elektrostal is a city that has much to offer. Whether you are a history buff, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about different cultures, Elektrostal is sure to ...