Degrees Awarded to Women, by Type, 1969-1970 and 1999-2000

Degrees awarded to women, by type, 1969-1970 and 1999-2000: Associate Degree: 1969-1970: 43.0%; 1999-2000: 60.2%. Bachelor’s Degree: 1969-1970: 43.1%; 1999-2000: 57.2%. Master’s Degree: 1969-1970: 39.7%; 1999-2000: 58.0%. First Professional Degree: 1969-1970: 5.3%; 1999-2000: 44.7%. Doctoral Degree: 1969-1970: 13.3%; 1999-2000: 44.1%.

Source (I.3): U.S. Department of Educaiton

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