https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d12/tables/dt12_310.asp https://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d20/tables/dt20_318.20.asp The annual number of “academic” and “professional” doctoral degrees awarded has increased 10-fold since 1960. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/12/03/survey-shows-annual-decline-number-phds-awarded The number of “academic” doctoral degrees awarded has increased 5-fold since 1960. The increase in degrees has been totally accounted for by “scientific and engineering” degrees awarded. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/12/03/survey-shows-annual-decline-number-phds-awarded More details on the decline of humanities doctoral degrees. … Continue reading Good News: More “Doctors”