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Which PhD Fields Are Growing The Fastest?

Adjusted annual growth rate of select PhD fields, 2000-2020, relative to overall doctorate program growth. The 2008 financial crisis marks a clear inflection point for Business Management and Finance, while Statistics and Engineering remain comparatively stable throughout.

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Adjusted annual growth rate of select PhD fields, 2000-2020, relative to overall doctorate program growth. The 2008 financial crisis marks a clear inflection point for Business Management and Finance, while Statistics and Engineering remain comparatively stable throughout.
Figure 2. Adjusted annual growth rate of select PhD fields, 2000-2020, relative to overall doctorate program growth. The 2008 financial crisis marks a clear inflection point for Business Management and Finance, while Statistics and Engineering remain comparatively stable throughout. Source: Revelio Labs, June 2021

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