The Flight from the Arts and Sciences: Trends in Degrees Conferred.

Turner, Sarah E.; Bowen, William G.

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ERIC Number: EJ417318

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Flight from the Arts and Sciences: Trends in Degrees Conferred.

Turner, Sarah E.; Bowen, William G.

Science, v250 n4980 p517-21 Oct 26 1990

Trends in the number of degrees conferred in the arts and sciences during the period between 1954 and 1968 are described. Changes in the choices made by men and women during this period are stressed. The status of this trend since the study period are discussed. (CW)

Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, College Choice, College Students, Degrees (Academic), Educational Trends, Females, Higher Education, Majors (Students), Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Practitioners; Policymakers

Language: English

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