The data (mostly graphs, figures, and tables) are organized primarily by degree level (baccalaureate, master's, doctoral). Items that span across different degree levels can be found in the first section heading - General.
Caveats
The data are derived from different sources, which is important to remember when interpreting the information presented. Data from the American Psychological Association, the National Research Council, and the Department of Education are generally cross-sectional. Information from the National Science Foundation is longitudinal.
The data are gathered at different points in time, so be careful to cite the correct year.
APA research includes both PhD and PsyD degrees while research conducted by the NSF and the NRC only include PhDs. Use of the word "doctoral" in a title indicates inclusion of both PhDs and PsyDs. If a table refers only to PhDs, PsyDs are not included. Thus, the national databases undercount psychologists by a significant amount.
Last Updated:
February 2002
