Includes Ph.D., E.D., and comparable degrees at the doctoral level, as well as such degrees as M.D., D.D.S., and law degrees that were formerly classified as first-professional degrees.
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Doctoral degrees earned in the United States 2021/22, by field of research
In the academic year of 2021/2022 in the United States, *Â doctoral degrees were earned in health professions and related programs - the most out of any field of study. A further *Â doctoral degrees were earned in legal professions and studies.
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