Massachusetts ranks fourth in the United States in the number of science doctorates awarded in 2005.
Research by Caitlin Stier
Science and engineering PhDs awarded, by state, in 2005
Total
1. California: 2,780
2. New York: 1,702
3. Texas: 1,529
4. Massachusetts: 1,289
5. Pennsylvania: 1,134
On a per capita basis, Massachusetts ranks second, behind the District of Columbia.
Physical sciences
1. California: 961
2. New York: 554
3. Massachusetts: 446
4. Texas: 389
5. Pennsylvania: 348
On a per capita basis, Massachusetts ranks second, behind the District of Columbia.
Life sciences
1. California: 933
2. New York: 749
3. Texas: 655
4. Massachusetts: 511
5. Pennsylvania: 403
On a per capita basis, Massachusetts ranks second, behind the District of Columbia.
Engineering
1. California: 886
2. Texas: 485
3. New York: 399
4. Pennsylvania: 383
5. Massachusetts: 332
On a per capita basis, Massachusetts ranks second, behind Delaware.
Science and engineering PhDs awarded, by Boston-based institutions, in 2005
| Institution | Total | Physical Sciences | Life Sciences | Engineering |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIT | 482 | 190 | 70 | 222 |
| Harvard | 245 | 83 | 152 | 10 |
| BU | 152 | 49 | 80 | 23 |
| Tufts | 62 | 11 | 46 | 5 |
| Northeastern | 44 | 14 | 9 | 21 |
The report ranked only the top 20 universities nationwide in the number of science PhDs awarded. MIT topped the list in the physical sciences and Harvard came in 20th. In the life sciences, Harvard ranked eighth. In engineering, MIT ranked second.
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