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2006
Survey of Doctorate Recipients
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Page 1
Part A - Employment Situation
A4.
Prior to the week of April 1, 2006, when did you
last work for pay or profit?
0
A1.
Were you working for pay or profit during the
week of April 1, 2006?
Mark this box if you never worked for
pay or profit and then go to page 10,
question D1
Month
Working includes being self-employed, on a
postdoctoral appointment, or on any type of paid or
unpaid leave, including vacation.
Year
LAST WORKED
Use an X to mark your answer.
1
Yes
2
No
Go to page 2, question A8
A5.
What was the title of the last job you held prior to
the week of April 1, 2006?
Example: Physics professor
A2.
(If No) Did you look for work during the four
weeks preceding April 1, 2006? This would be
between March 4th and April 1st.
1
Yes
2
No
A6.
What kind of work were you doing on this last
job – that is, what were your duties and
responsibilities on your last job? Please be
as specific as possible, including any area of
specialization.
Example: Taught physics and conducted research.
Specialized in high energy physics.
A3.
What were your reasons for not working during
the week of April 1, 2006?
Mark all that apply.
Year retired
1
Retired
2
On layoff from a job
3
Student
4
Family responsibilities
5
Chronic illness or permanent disability
6
Suitable job not available
7
Did not need or want to work
8
Other – Specify
A7.
Using the JOB CATEGORY list on pages 13-14,
choose the code that best describes the last job
you held prior to the week of April 1, 2006.
CODE
Go to page 7
question A38
Page 2
Principal Employer
A8.
Who was your principal employer during the
week of April 1, 2006?
If you had more than one job, report the one for
which you worked the most hours that week.
If you worked for a contracting or consulting
company, report the name of that company, not
the client organization.
If your employer had more than one location,
report the location that employed you.
Employer Name
A11. Which one of the following best describes
your principal employer during the week of
April 1, 2006? Were you...
Mark one answer.
SELF-EMPLOYED or a BUSINESS OWNER
1
In a non-incorporated business, professional
practice, or farm
2
In an incorporated business, professional
practice, or farm
GOVERNMENT employee
3
In a local government (e.g., city, county, school
district)
4
Department/Division
5
City/Town
6
In a state government (including state colleges/
universities)
In the U.S. military service, active duty or
Commissioned Corps (e.g., USPHS, NOAA)
In the U.S. government
State
Zip Code
PRIVATE SECTOR employee
7
In a for-profit company or organization
8
A9.
What was that employer’s main business or
industry; that is, what did that employer make
or do?
In a non-profit organization (including tax-exempt
and charitable organizations)
OTHER type of employee
9
Other – Specify type of employer
If your principal employer had more than one type of
business, report the type of business primarily
performed at the location where you work.
Example: Production of microprocessor chips
EMPLOYER’S MAIN BUSINESS
A12. Was your principal employer an educational
institution?
1
Yes
2
No → Go to page 3, question A17
A13. (If Yes) Was the educational institution where you
worked a …
Mark one answer.
A10. Counting all locations where this employer
operates, how many people work for your
principal employer? Your best estimate is fine.
Mark one answer.
1
10 or fewer employees
2
11 - 24 employees
3
25 - 99 employees
4
100 - 499 employees
5
500 - 999 employees
6
1,000 - 4,999 employees
7
5,000 - 24,999 employees
8
25,000+ employees
1
2
3
4
Preschool, elementary, middle,
or secondary school or system
Two-year college, community
college, or technical institute
Go to
page 3,
question
A17
Four-year college or university, other than a
medical school
Medical school (including university-affiliated
hospital or medical center)
5
University-affiliated research institute
6
Other - Specify
Page 3
A14. During the week of April 1, 2006, what type of
academic position(s) did you hold at this
institution?
Mark all that apply.
0
Not applicable: not in an academic position
1
President, Provost or Chancellor (any level)
2
Dean (any level), department head or chair
3
Research faculty, scientist, associate or fellow
4
Teaching faculty
5
Adjunct faculty
6
Postdoc (e.g., postdoctoral fellow or associate)
7
Research assistant
8
Teaching assistant
9
Other academic position – Specify
Principal Job
A17. What was the title of the principal job you held
during the week of April 1, 2006?
Example: Physics professor
A18. What kind of work were you doing on this job –
that is, what were your duties and
responsibilities on your principal job? Please
be as specific as possible, including any area of
specialization.
Example: Taught physics and conducted research.
Specialized in high energy physics.
A15. What was your faculty rank?
Mark one answer.
1
2
Not applicable: no ranks designated at this
institution
Not applicable: no ranks designated for my
position
3
Professor
4
Associate Professor
5
Assistant Professor
6
Instructor
7
Lecturer
8
Other – Specify
A16. What was your tenure status?
A19. Using the JOB CATEGORY list on pages 13-14,
choose the code that best describes the
principal job you held during the week of
April 1, 2006.
CODE
A20. Was this job a "postdoc?"
A "postdoc" is a temporary position awarded in
academe, industry, a non-profit or government
primarily for gaining additional education and
training in research.
1
Yes
2
No
Mark one answer.
1
Not applicable: no tenure system at this
institution
2
Not applicable: no tenure system for my position
3
Tenured
4
On tenure track but not tenured
5
Not on tenure track
A21. During what month and year did you start this
job (that is, the principal job you held during the
week of April 1, 2006)?
Month
PRINCIPAL JOB STARTED
Year
Page 4
A22. To what extent was your work on your principal
job related to your first U.S. doctoral degree?
Was it . . .
Mark one answer.
1
Closely related
2
Somewhat related
3
Not related
A25. The next question is about your work activities
on your principal job. Which of the following
work activities occupied at least 10 percent of
your time during a typical work week on this
job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Go to
question A25
Yes
↓
A23. (If Not related) Did these factors influence your
decision to work in an area outside the field of
your first U.S. doctoral degree?
1
Accounting, finance, contracts ......... 1
2
2
Basic research – study directed
toward gaining scientific knowledge
primarily for its own sake.................. 1
2
Applied research – study directed
toward gaining scientific knowledge
to meet a recognized need .............. 1
2
Development – using knowledge
gained from research for the
production of materials, devices ...... 1
2
Design of equipment, processes,
structures, models............................ 1
2
Computer programming, systems
or application development .............. 1
2
Human resources – including
recruiting, personnel development,
training ............................................. 1
2
Managing or supervising people or
projects............................................. 1
2
Production, operations,
maintenance (e.g., chip production,
operating lab equipment) ................. 1
2
10 Professional services (e.g., health
care, counseling, financial services,
legal services) .................................. 1
2
11 Sales, purchasing, marketing,
customer service, public relations.... 1
2
12 Quality or productivity management 1
2
13 Teaching .......................................... 1
2
14 Other – Specify ............................... 1
2
3
4
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes
↓
No
↓
1
Pay, promotion opportunities........... 1
2
2
Working conditions (e.g., hours,
equipment, working environment) ... 1
2
3
Job location ..................................... 1
2
4
Change in career or professional
interests ........................................... 1
2
5
6
7
Family-related reasons (e.g.,
children, spouse’s job moved)......... 1
2
9
2
Some other reason – Specify ......... 1
2
Enter number of appropriate reason from question
A23 above.
2
Most important reason
Second most important reason
(Enter "0" if no second most)
7
8
A24. Which two factors in question A23 were your
most important reasons for working in an area
outside the field of your first U.S. doctoral degree?
1
5
6
Job in doctoral degree field not
available .......................................... 1
No
↓
A26. On which two activities in question A25 did you
work the most hours during a typical week on
this job?
Enter number of appropriate activity from question
A25 above.
1
2
Activity most hours
Activity second most hours
(Enter "0" if no second most)
Page 5
A27. In performing your principal job held during the
week of April 1, 2006, did you...
A30. Did you supervise the work of others as part of
your principal job held during the week of
April 1, 2006?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes
↓
1
2
3
4
No
↓
Work with an immediate work
group or team? ................................ 1
Mark “Yes” if you recommended or initiated
personnel actions such as hiring, firing, evaluating,
or promoting others.
2
Work with others in the same
organization (company, university,
agency, etc.), but not the same
group or team? ................................ 1
2
Work with individuals in other
organizations in the U.S.? ............... 1
2
Work with individuals located in other
countries? ........................................ 1
2
1
Yes
2
No → Go to question A32
If Yes to Item 4, go to question A28.
If No to Item 4, go to question A30.
A31. (If Yes) How many people did you typically…
A28. (If Yes to Item 4 above) Did your work with
individuals located in other countries involve…
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes
↓
No
↓
1
Sharing data or information? ........... 1
2
2
Sharing materials, equipment, or
facilities? .......................................... 1
2
3
Preparing a joint publication? .......... 1
2
4
Jointly developing or designing
a product, process, or program? ..... 1
2
5
6
Number
Supervised
1
Supervise directly? .................
(If none, enter "0")
2
Supervise indirectly through
subordinate supervisors?........
(If none, enter "0")
Collaborating on a research
project? ............................................ 1
2
Other type of work? – Specify ........ 1
2
A32. How would you rate your overall satisfaction
with the principal job you held during the week
of April 1, 2006?
Mark one answer.
A29. In your work with individuals located in other
countries, did you…
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes
↓
No
↓
1 Communicate by telephone or
e-mail to conduct the work?..............1
2
2 Use web-based or virtual
technology to conduct the work? ......1
2
3 Travel to a foreign country for
collaborative activities?.....................1
2
4 Work with foreign collaborator(s)
who traveled to the U.S. to
meet with you?..................................1
2
1
Very satisfied
2
Somewhat satisfied
3
Somewhat dissatisfied
4
Very dissatisfied
Page 6
A33. As of the week of April 1, 2006, what was your
basic annual salary on your principal job, before
deductions?
Do not include bonuses, overtime or additional
compensation for summertime teaching or
research.
A36. (If fewer than 35 hours) Did you want to work 35 or
more hours per week on your principal job?
1
Yes
2
No
If you are not salaried, please estimate your earned
income, excluding business expenses.
$
.00
ANNUAL SALARY OR EARNED INCOME
A37. For which of the following reasons did you usually
work fewer than 35 hours per week on the
principal job you held during the week of April 1,
2006?
Mark all that apply.
Year retired
A34. Was this salary based on a 52-week year, or less
than that?
Include paid vacation and sick leave.
1
Previously retired
or semi-retired
2
Student
1
52-week year
3
Family responsibilities
2
Less than 52 weeks
4
Chronic illness or permanent disability
5
Did not need or want to work more hours
6
Other – Specify
NUMBER OF WEEKS
PER YEAR
A35. During a typical week on your principal job, how
many hours did you work?
HOURS WORKED PER WEEK
If fewer than 35 hours, go to question A36.
If 35 or more hours, go to page 7, question A38.
Page 7
A38. Since completing your (first) doctoral degree, how many “postdocs,” if any, have you held?
A "postdoc" is a temporary position awarded in academe, industry, a non-profit or government primarily for
gaining additional education and training in research.
0
← Mark this box if None and skip to page 8, question A41.
NUMBER
A39. Please provide the following information for each postdoc reported in A38. Please include any postdocs
you might currently hold.
CURRENT OR MOST RECENT POSTDOC
a. Date postdoc started and ended (or
date you left)
Month
SECOND MOST RECENT POSTDOC
THIRD MOST RECENT POSTDOC
a. Date postdoc started and ended (or
date you left)
a. Date postdoc started and ended (or
date you left)
Year
Month
STARTED:
ENDED:
Year
Month
STARTED:
STARTED:
ENDED:
ENDED:
Year
If currently in postdoc, enter
“0000” for year ended
b. What was your primary reason for
taking this postdoc?
b. What was your primary reason for
taking this postdoc?
Mark one answer.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Mark one answer.
Additional training in PhD field
Training in an area outside of PhD
field
Work with a specific person or
place
Other employment not available
Postdoc generally expected for a
career in this field
Some other reason – Specify
c. Which sector best describes where
you worked for this postdoc?
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
4
Mark one answer.
Additional training in PhD field
Training in an area outside of PhD
field
Work with a specific person or
place
Other employment not available
Postdoc generally expected for a
career in this field
Some other reason – Specify
c. Which sector best describes where
you worked for this postdoc?
Mark one answer.
1
b. What was your primary reason for
taking this postdoc?
1
2
3
4
5
6
c. Which sector best describes where
you worked for this postdoc?
Mark one answer.
Educational institution
For-profit or non-profit company/
organization
Government (any level)
Other – Specify
d. For this postdoc position, did your
employer provide…
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1
2
3
4
Mark one answer.
Educational institution
For-profit or non-profit company/
organization
Government (any level)
Other – Specify
d. For this postdoc position, did your
employer provide…
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes No
↓
↓
Additional training in PhD field
Training in an area outside of PhD
field
Work with a specific person or
place
Other employment not available
Postdoc generally expected for a
career in this field
Some other reason – Specify
1
2
3
4
Educational institution
For-profit or non-profit company/
organization
Government (any level)
Other – Specify
d. For this postdoc position, did your
employer provide…
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes No
↓
↓
Yes No
↓
↓
1 Health benefits?............. 1
2
1 Health benefits? ............ 1
2
1 Health benefits?............. 1
2
2 Retirement benefits? ..... 1
2
2 Retirement benefits?..... 1
2
2 Retirement benefits? ..... 1
2
Page 8
A40. To what extent did your most recent (or current)
postdoctoral appointment...
Mark one answer for each item.
Great Some- Not
Extent what at All
↓
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
↓
↓
Increase your subject matter
knowledge or expertise? ........... 1
2
3
Improve specific research
skills or techniques? .................. 1
2
3
Increase contacts with
colleagues in your field? ........... 1
2
3
Provide opportunities to use
specialized equipment? ............ 1
2
3
Improve your problem-solving
skills? ........................................ 1
2
3
Enhance your career
opportunities? ........................... 1
2
3
Help in other areas?-Specify .... 1
2
3
A41. Thinking back now to 2005, was any of your
work during 2005 supported by contracts or
grants from the U.S. government?
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Please answer “No.”
Mark one answer.
0
Did not work in 2005
1
Yes
2
No
3
Don’t know
Go to page 9,
question B1
A42. Counting all jobs held in 2005, what was your total
earned income for 2005, before deductions?
Include all wages, salaries, bonuses, overtime,
commissions, consulting fees, net income from
businesses, summertime teaching or research,
postdoctoral appointment, or other work
associated with scholarships.
$
TOTAL 2005 EARNED INCOME
.00
Page 9
Part B - Past Employment
B1.
Part C - Other Work-Related Experiences
Were you working for pay or profit during both of
these time periods – the week of October 1, 2003
and the week of April 1, 2006?
C1.
During the past 12 months, did you take any workrelated training, such as workshops or seminars?
Include conferences or professional meetings
only if you attended a training session at the
conference or meeting.
1
Yes
2
No → Go to question C1 on this page
Do not include college coursework for which you were
enrolled in a degree program.
B2.
(If Yes) During these two time periods – the week
of October 1, 2003, and the week of
April 1, 2006 – were you working for . . .
1
Yes
2
No → Go to page 10, question D1
Mark one answer.
Go to
question C1
on this page
1
Same employer and same job
2
Same employer but different job
3
Different employer but same job
(If Yes) For which of the following reasons did you
take training during the past 12 months?
4
Different employer and different job
Mark Yes or No for each item.
C2.
Yes No
↓
↓
B3.
1
(If Different) Why did you change your employer
or your job?
To improve skills or knowledge in
your current occupational field .......... 1
2
To increase opportunities for
promotion or advancement in your
current occupational field .................. 1
2
For licensure or certification in your
current occupational field .................. 1
2
To facilitate a change to a different
occupational field............................... 1
2
5
For personal interest ......................... 1
2
6
Required or expected by employer ... 1
2
7
Other – Specify ................................. 1
2
2
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes No
↓
↓
1
Pay, promotion opportunities ............ 1
2
Working conditions (e.g., hours,
equipment, working environment)..... 1
2
3
Job location....................................... 1
2
4
Change in career or professional
interests ............................................ 1
2
Family-related reasons (e.g.,
children, spouse’s job moved) .......... 1
2
School-related reasons (e.g.
returned to school, completed
a degree)........................................... 1
2
Laid off or job terminated (includes
company closings, mergers,
buyouts, grant or contract ended)..... 1
2
8
Retired .............................................. 1
2
9
Some other reason– Specify ........... 1
2
5
6
7
3
2
4
C3.
What was your most important reason from
question C2 for taking training?
Enter number of appropriate reason from question
C2 above.
MOST IMPORTANT REASON
Page 10
Part D - Recent Educational Experiences
D1.
D5.
Between October 2003 and March 2006, did
you complete another degree, such as a master’s
or a doctorate?
1
Yes
2
No → Go to page 11, question E1
From which academic institution did you receive
this degree?
College or University Name
Department
City/Town
State/Foreign Country
D2.
(If Yes) What type of degree did you earn?
If you completed more than one degree, mark the
level for the highest degree awarded.
Mark one answer.
1
Bachelor’s degree (e.g., BS, BA, AB)
2
Master’s degree (e.g., MS, MA, MBA)
3
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, DSc, EdD, etc.)
4
5
Other professional degree (e.g., JD, LLB,
MD, DDS, etc.) – Specify
D6.
For which of the following reasons did you obtain
this degree?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
1
What was the primary field of study for this
degree?
PRIMARY FIELD OF STUDY
D4.
In what month and year was this degree
awarded?
Month
DEGREE AWARDED
Year
2 0 0
↓
1
2
To prepare for graduate school
or further education ..........................
1
2
To change your academic or
occupational field .............................
1
2
To gain further skills or
knowledge in your academic or
occupational field .............................
1
2
5
For licensure or certification.............
1
2
6
To increase opportunities for
promotion, advancement or
higher salary.....................................
1
2
7
Required or expected by employer ..
1
2
8
For leisure or personal interest ........
1
2
9
Other – Specify ...............................
1
2
2
4
D3.
No
↓
To gain further education before
beginning a career ...........................
3
Other – Specify
Yes
Page 11
Part E - Demographic Information
E1.
E5.
On April 1, 2006 were you . . .
Mark one answer.
E2.
E3.
1
1
Married
2
Living in a marriage-like relationship
3
Widowed
4
Separated
5
Divorced
6
Never married
2
E6.
Yes, full-time
2
Yes, part-time
3
No
E7.
2
No → Go to question E5
1
U.S. citizen
2
Non-U.S. citizen → Go to question E8
(If U.S. citizen) Were you a U.S. citizen...
1
2
3
Only count children who lived with you at least
50 percent of the time.
Yes
E8.
2
(If Yes) How many of these children living with
you as part of your family were…
If no children in a category, enter “0.”
E9.
Born in the United States,
Puerto Rico, or another
U.S. territory
Go to
question
E10
Born abroad of
American parent(s)
By naturalization
(If Non-U.S. citizen) Were you a non-U.S.
citizen...
1
E4.
Another country
Mark one answer.
On April 1, 2006, did you have any children
living with you as part of your family?
1
United States, Puerto Rico or another U.S.
territory
On April 1, 2006 were you a...
Go to
question E3
(If Married or Living in a marriage-like relationship)
During the week of April 1, 2006, was your spouse
or partner working?
1
On April 1, 2006, were you living in the United
States, Puerto Rico, or another U.S. territory, or
were you living in another country?
With a Permanent
U.S. Resident Visa (Green Card)
With a Temporary
U.S. Resident Visa
Of which foreign country are you a citizen?
Number of
Children
1
Under age 2 ..........................................
2
Aged 2-5................................................
3
Aged 6-11 .........................................
4
Aged 12-18 .......................................
5
Aged 19 or older ................................
FOREIGN COUNTRY
E10. What is your birthdate?
Month
Day
Year 19
Page 12
E11. The next several questions are designed to help us better understand the career paths of individuals with
different physical abilities.
E12. What is the USUAL degree of difficulty you have with . . .
None
Slight
Moderate
Severe
Unable
to Do
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
Mark one answer for each item.
1
2
3
4
E13.
SEEING words or letters in ordinary newsprint (with
glasses/contact lenses if you usually wear them)..................... 1
2
3
4
5
HEARING what is normally said in conversation with
another person (with hearing aid, if you usually wear one) ...... 1
2
3
4
5
WALKING without human or mechanical assistance
or using stairs ........................................................................... 1
2
3
4
5
LIFTING or carrying something as heavy as 10 pounds,
such as a bag of groceries ....................................................... 1
2
3
4
5
0
Mark this box if you answered “None” to all the activities in question E12, and go to
question E15.
E14. What is the earliest age at which you first began experiencing any difficulties in any of these areas?
AGE
OR
SINCE BIRTH
0
E15. In case we need to clarify some of the information you have provided, please list a phone number (and
an e-mail address if applicable) where you can be reached.
-
Daytime Phone Number
Area Code
Number
-
Evening Phone Number
Area Code
Number
@
E-mail Address
E16. Since we are interested in how education and employment change over time, we may be recontacting you
in 2008. To help us contact you, please provide the name and contact information for two people who are
likely to know where you can be reached. Do not include someone who lives in your household.
As with all the information provided in this questionnaire, complete confidentiality will be provided. These people
will only be contacted if we have difficulty contacting you in 2008.
First Name
MI
Last Name
MI
Last Name
Number and Street
Number and Street
City/Town
State
Zip Code
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City/Town
Number
State
Country (if outside of U.S.)
Country (if outside of U.S.)
Area Code
First Name
Area Code
E17. Please turn to the back cover for the last question (E18).
Number
Zip Code
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JOB CATEGORY
If you cannot find the code that best describes your job, use the “OTHER” code under the most appropriate
broad category. If none of the codes fit your job, use Code 500.
• Biological/Life Scientists
021 Agricultural and food scientists
022 Biochemists and biophysicists
023 Biological scientists (e.g., botanists
ecologists, zoologists)
024 Forestry and conservation scientists
025 Medical scientists (excluding practitioners)
026 Technologists and technicians in the
biological/life sciences
027 OTHER biological and life scientists
• Clerical/Administrative
Support Occupations
031 Accounting clerks and bookkeepers
032 Secretaries, receptionists, typists
033 OTHER administrative (e.g., record clerks,
telephone operators)
• Clergy/Other Religious
Workers
040 Clergy and other religious workers
• Computer Occupations
***
Also consider 173 Operations
research analysts, including
modeling
051
052
053
054
Computer engineers—Also consider
087 Computer engineers—hardware and
088 Computer engineers– software
Computer & information scientists, research
Computer programmers (business,
scientific, process control)
Computer support specialists
Computer system analysts
055 Database administrators
056 Network and computer systems
administrators
057 Network systems and data communications
analysts
058 OTHER computer and information
science occupations
• Consultants
Find the category on page 13 or 14 that comes closest to your field of consulting and select the code
• Counselors
070 Counselors (Educational, vocational, mental health and substance abuse)
Also consider 236 Psychologists, including clinical
• Engineers/Architects
081 Architects
082 Aeronautical/aerospace/astronautical
engineers
083 Agricultural engineers
084 Bioengineers or biomedical engineers
085 Chemical engineers
086 Civil, including architectural/sanitary engineer
087 Computer engineers—hardware
088 Computer engineers—software
089 Electrical and electronics engineers
090
091
092
093
094
095
096
097
098
099
• Engineering Technologists/
Technicians/Surveyors
100 Electrical, electronic, industrial, and
mechanical technicians
101 Drafting occupations, including computer
drafting
102 Surveying and mapping technicians
103 OTHER engineering technologists and
technicians
104 Surveyors, cartographers,
photogrammetrists
• Farmers/Foresters/Fishermen
110 Farmers, foresters and fishermen
• Health Occupations
111 Diagnosing/treating practitioners (e.g.,
dentists, optometrists, physicians,
psychiatrists, podiatrists, surgeons,
veterinarians)
112 Registered nurses, pharmacists, dieticians,
therapists, physician assistants
236 Psychologists, including clinical—Also
consider 070 Counselors
• Lawyers/Judges
120 Lawyers, judges
• Librarians/Archivists/Curators
130 Librarians, archivists, curators
• Managers and Supervisors,
First-Line
Find the category on page 13 or 14 that best describes the occupation of the people you manage and
select the code
• Managers, Top-level
Executives/Administrators
141 Top-level managers, executives,
administrators (e.g., CEO/COO/CFO,
president, district manager, general
manager, legislator, chancellor, provost)
Also consider 100 to 104 under
Engineering Technologists,
Technicians and Surveyors
• Managers, Other
142
People who manage other managers 143
144
145
Computer and information systems managers
Engineering managers
Medical and health services managers
Natural sciences managers
Environmental engineers
Industrial engineers
Marine engineers and naval architects
Materials and metallurgical engineers
Mechanical engineers
Mining and geological engineers
Nuclear engineers
Petroleum engineers
Sales engineers
OTHER engineers
113 Health technologists and technicians (e.g.,
dental hygienists, health record
technologists/technicians, licensed practical
nurses, medical or laboratory
technicians, radiological technicians)
114 OTHER health occupations
146 Education administrators (e.g., registrar,
dean, principal)
147 OTHER mid-level managers
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JOB CATEGORY (Continued)
• Management-Related
Occupations
Also consider 141 to 147 under
Managers, Other
• Mathematical Scientists
• Physical Scientists
• Research Associates/
Assistants
151
152
171
172
173
191
192
022
193
194
Accountants, auditors, and other financial
specialists
Personnel, training, and labor relations
specialists
153
OTHER management related occupations
Actuaries
Mathematicians
Operations research analysts, including
modeling
174
175
Statisticians
Technologists and technicians in the
mathematical sciences
OTHER mathematical scientists
Astronomers
Atmospheric and space scientists
Biochemists and biophysicists
Chemists, except biochemists
Geologists, including earth scientists
195
196
197
176
198
Oceanographers
Physicists, except biophysicists
Technologists and technicians in the
physical sciences
OTHER physical scientists
Find the category on page 13 or 14 that comes closest to your research field and select the code
• Sales/Marketing Occupations 200
Insurance, securities, real estate, and
202
business services
Sales occupations - commodities except retail 203
(e.g., industrial machinery/equipment/
supplies, medical and dental equip/supplies)
Sales occupations - retail (e.g., furnishings,
clothing, motor vehicles, cosmetics)
OTHER marketing and sales occupations
Food preparation and service (e.g., cooks,
waitresses, bartenders)
Protective services (e.g., fire fighters, police,
guards, wardens, park rangers)
223
OTHER service occupations, except health
(e.g., probation officers, human services
workers)
231
232
233
235
Anthropologists
Economists
Historians
Political scientists
236
237
238
Psychologists, including clinical—Also
consider 070 Counselors
Sociologists
OTHER social scientists
• Social Workers
240
Social workers
• Teachers—Precollege
251
252
253
254
Pre-Kindergarten and kindergarten
Elementary
Secondary - computer, math, or sciences
Secondary - social sciences
255
256
257
Secondary - other subjects
Special education - primary and secondary
OTHER precollegiate area
• Teachers/Professors—
Postsecondary
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
280
281
282
Agriculture
Art, Drama, and Music
Biological Sciences
Business, Commerce and Marketing
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth, Environmental, and Marine Science
Economics
Education
Engineering
English
Foreign Language
283
286
287
288
289
290
291
293
297
298
299
History
Mathematical Sciences
Health and Related Sciences
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
OTHER Natural Sciences
OTHER Social Sciences
OTHER Postsecondary fields
• Teachers—Other
300
OTHER teachers and instructors (e.g., private tutors, dance or flying instructors, martial arts
instructors)
• Writers/Editors/Public
Relations Specialists/Artists/
Entertainers/Broadcasters
010
Writers, editors, public relations specialists, artists, entertainers, broadcasters
• Other Professions
401
402
Construction and extraction occupations
Installation, maintenance, and repair
occupations
201
• Service Occupations, Except
Health
Also consider 111 to 114 under
Health Occupations
• Social Scientists
221
222
403
405
• OTHER OCCUPATIONS
500
OTHER OCCUPATIONS (Not Listed)
Precision/production occupations (e.g.,
metal workers, woodworkers, butchers,
bakers, assemblers, printing occupations,
tailors, shoemakers, photographic process)
Transportation and material moving
occupations
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