Distribution first-time students in higher education in OECD 2020, by field of study

Published by Statista Research Department, Nov 24, 2022
Business, administration, and law was the most popular field of study among new first-time students in OECD countries in 2020. Overall, nearly one fourth of the students started a program within this field. Engineering, manufacturing, and construction followed behind with 15 percent, whereas 14 percent of the students started to study health and welfare. On the other hand, only five percent opted for services.

Distribution of new first-time entrants in higher education in OECD countries in 2020, by field of study

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October 2022

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Worldwide, OECD

Survey time period

2020

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First-time entrants, all programs, OECD average

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