State Variation in Bachelor’s and Associate’s Degree Awards in Manufacturing Programs of Study

This 6-page brief, provided by Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations, explores the Technician Graduates Data Tool. This tool "... allows users to access public-use data on technician graduates spanning a 25-year period from 1995 to 2019, with new data to be added as it becomes available." This brief highlights the "... tools new functionality for downloading tables, [by examining] how the number of bachelor's and associate's degrees awarded in manufacturing fields has changed over time in four states." An introduction, data/methods, findings, notable patterns, limitations, and a conclusion are included. Information about the author, The Education and Employment Research Center, and Rutger's School of Management and Labor Relations is also provided.