Returns to education: Median employment income comparisons of 35 to 44 years old science and engineering doctorates and non-NSE doctorates working full year, full time in 2000 - ARCHIVED

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There is a growing supply of scientists and engineers with doctorates in the natural and applied sciences occupation but, on the other hand, there is a potential for future shortages of university professors concludes a forthcoming Statistics Canada study entitled Where are the Scientists & Engineers? One reason for the lower replacement numbers for university professors is that PhDs may be turning away from educational services towards higher paying industries for employment.

Issue Number: 2006002
Author(s): McKenzie, Michael
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PDFJune 27, 2006