Innovation
Bachelor’s Degrees Earned in Science and Engineering
Description: This indicator was constructed by tallying bachelor’s degrees awarded in specific fields:
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support
- Engineering
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physical Sciences
- Science Technologies/Technicians
The number of science and engineering degrees earned at Arizona institutions in each year from 2001 through 2006 is presented by county and for the state total on the dashboard. Most counties do not have an institution granting bachelor’s degrees and thus have a value of zero. The total number of degrees granted also is presented, and the science and engineering share of the total is calculated.
Rationale: A central theme of the economic literature on regional economic growth is the importance of high-quality human capital in the workforce. States and counties with degree-granting institutions should have a labor force better prepared to work for innovative companies. Science and engineering specialties are of particular importance to innovation.
Data Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics http://nces.ed.gov/ipedspas.
Comments on the Quality of the Data: The information is self-reported by the institutions.
