- The 48,802 research doctorates awarded in 2008 is the highest number in the history of U.S. higher education.
- Life sciences accounted for 11,088 research doctorates awarded
- Women received 46% of all research doctorates awarded in 2008, the 13th consecutive year in which women received more than 40% of doctorates awarded
- The median total time span from baccalaureate to doctorate among graduates was 9.4 years; median duration between starting and completing graduate school was 7.7 years
Full report: http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf10309/
