May-June 2009

Percentage of Women Doctoral Scientists and Engineers in Academic Institutions by Field and Rank in 2003


 
All Science and Engineering
Psychology
Social Sciences
Biology and Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Engineering
Math and Statistics
Computer Science
Assistant Professor
41
63.1
48.4
38.4
24.5
16
29.2
23.3
Associate Professor
31.1
52.5
35.5
29.4
19.2
11.9
15.9
19.9
Full Professor
17.6
30.8
21.4
19
6.8
3.8
9.2
12.3
Total
29.8
50
32.8
32.1
14.8
10.3
17.1
18.3
Source: Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology, 2007.
Note: The percentages in the “total” category include instructors and lecturers.