Hello everyone! I'm doing a project for my sociology class on gender and education. We are to investigate patterns of degree choice based on gender. I'm having trouble finding data on the most popular college degrees by gender. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks a bunch!
Sure, I can provide some general observations regarding popular college degrees by gender, based on the data released by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Here are some general trends:
- Women tend to dominate in the fields of health professions and related programs. These include degrees in nursing, public health, and health sciences.
- Men, on the other hand, are typically more represented in Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences, and Mathematics disciplines.
- For Education, Social Sciences, and Business, both genders are represented fairly equally, but with women taking a slight edge in numbers.
However, these are just generalized trends and there is wide variability across different colleges and regions. For specific, more detailed, and up-to-date statistics, the NCES is a helpful resource. They publish a report every year called "The Condition of Education" which contains a wealth of information on this topic among others.
Also, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is another source from the U.S. Department of Education that provides detailed data by gender for graduates at all levels in different majors.
Remember, while these statistics provide a macro view, individuals' interests and career paths should not feel constrained by these trends. It's always important to find a field of study that each individual is passionate about!
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