The occupations included as science and engineering occupations include: biological, agricultural, and environmental life scientists, computer and mathematical scientists, physical scientists, social scientists, engineers, and science and engineering postsecondary teachers.
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Distribution of scientists and engineers in the U.S., by occupation and sector, 2017
This statistic provides a breakdown of the sectors of employment of science and engineering occupations in the United States in 2017, by occupation type. In 2017, **** percent of computer and mathematical scientists were employed by for-profit businesses.
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Percentage of scientists and engineers in the United States employed by the private and public sectors in 2017, by occupation [Graph], National Science Foundation, September 26, 2019. [Online]. Available: /statistics/829110/distribution-of-science-and-engineering-occupations-by-employment-sector/
