by PhDinHistory | 12/17/2007 10:04:00 PM
Have you ever wondered about the differences between men and women who earn PhDs in history? Here is a quick summary of the latest data:
There are still 3 men for every 2 women.
Men are overrepresented in African and Asian history.
Women are slightly less likely to be U.S. citizens.
Men are more likely to be married.
Only a little more than half of the women majored in history as undergraduates.
Women were more likely to skip the master's degree and proceed straight to the doctorate.
Women have a slight advantage on the job market.
Men are more likely to obtain government jobs.
Women are more likely to obtain jobs at nonprofits.
Men are slightly older, and have spent more time in coursework, when they receive their doctorate.
For more details, take a look at the below table, which contains new data from the Survey of Earned Doctorates, available at the National Opinion Research Center web site.
There are still 3 men for every 2 women.
Men are overrepresented in African and Asian history.
Women are slightly less likely to be U.S. citizens.
Men are more likely to be married.
Only a little more than half of the women majored in history as undergraduates.
Women were more likely to skip the master's degree and proceed straight to the doctorate.
Women have a slight advantage on the job market.
Men are more likely to obtain government jobs.
Women are more likely to obtain jobs at nonprofits.
Men are slightly older, and have spent more time in coursework, when they receive their doctorate.
For more details, take a look at the below table, which contains new data from the Survey of Earned Doctorates, available at the National Opinion Research Center web site.
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