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The graph shows the number of doctoral degrees earned in the United States in 2015, distinguished by field of research. About 1,998 doctoral degrees were earned in computer and information sciences.
Number of doctoral degrees earned in the United States in 2014/2015, by field of research
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| Number of degrees | |
|---|---|
| Health professions and related programs | 71,003 |
| Legal professions and studies | 40,329 |
| Education | 11,772 |
| Engineering | 10,239 |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 8,053 |
| Psychology | 6,583 |
| Physical sciences and science technologies | 5,823 |
| Social sciences and history | 4,828 |
| Business | 3,116 |
| Computer and information sciences | 1,998 |
| Theology and religious vocations | 1,927 |
| Mathematics and statistics | 1,801 |
| Visual and performing arts | 1,793 |
| Agriculture and natural resources | 1,561 |
| English language and literature/letters | 1,418 |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 1,243 |
| Public administration and social services | 1,123 |
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 840 |
| Philosophy and religious studies | 762 |
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 644 |
| Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 335 |
| Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies | 312 |
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 311 |
| Architecture and related services | 272 |
| Homeland security, law enforcement, and firefighting | 193 |
| Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields | 123 |
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies,and humanities | 96 |
| Library science | 44 |
| Transportation and materials moving | 5 |
| Precision production | 0 |
| Military technologies and applied sciences | 0 |
| Construction trades | 0 |
| Communications technologies | 0 |
| Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 0 |
| Other and not classified | 0 |
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