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The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) recently posted a thorough report outlining important trends in U.S. doctoral education. The report calls attention to the changing characteristics of U.S. doctorate recipients over time, including the increased representation of women, minorities and foreign nationals; the emergence of new fields of study; the time it takes to complete doctoral study; the expansion of the postdoctoral pool; and employment opportunities after graduate.
The report offers a great source of empirical data for stakeholders interested in education trends. Check it out!
http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/sed/2011/start.cfm