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Survey of Doctorate
Recipients
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3/14/08
Page 1
A4.
Part A - Employment Situation
Prior to the week of October 1, 2008, when did you
last work for pay or profit?
0
A1.
Were you working for pay or profit during the
week of October 1, 2008?
Mark this box if you never worked for
pay or profit and then go to page 9,
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
A5.
Go to page 2, question A8
What was the title of the last job you held prior to
the week of October 1, 2008?
Example: Physics professor
A2.
A3.
(If No) Did you look for work during the four
weeks preceding October 1, 2008? This would be
between September 3rd and October 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.
What were your reasons for not working during
the week of October 1, 2008?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes No
1
Retired.................................................. 1
2
Year retired
If Yes
2
On layoff from a job.............................. 1
2
3
Student................................................. 1
2
4
Family responsibilities .......................... 1
2
5
Chronic illness or
permanent disability ............................. 1
2
6
Suitable job not available ..................... 1
2
7
Did not need or want to work ............... 1
2
8
Other – Specify
2
................................ 1
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 October 1, 2008.
CODE
Go to page 7,
question A43
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Principal Employer
A8.
A11. Which one of the following best describes
your principal employer during the week of
October 1, 2008? Were you…
Who was your principal employer during the
week of October 1, 2008?
Mark one answer.
If you had more than one job, report the one for
which you worked the most hours that week.
SELF-EMPLOYED or a BUSINESS OWNER
1
In a non-incorporated business, professional
practice, or farm
If your employer had more than one location,
report the location that employed you.
2
If you worked for a contracting or consulting
company, report the name of that company, not
the client organization.
Employer Name
In an incorporated business, professional
practice, or farm
PRIVATE SECTOR employee
3
In a for-profit company or organization
4
In a non-profit organization (including tax-exempt
and charitable organizations)
Department/Division
A9.
City/Town
GOVERNMENT employee
5
In a local government (e.g., city, county, school
district)
State
6
In a state government (including state colleges/
universities)
ZIP Code
7
In the U.S. military service, active duty or
Commissioned Corps (e.g., USPHS, NOAA)
8
In the U.S. government (e.g., civilian employee)
What was that employer’s main business or
industry; that is, what did that employer make
or do?
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 worked.
Example: Production of microprocessor chips
A12. Was your principal employer an educational
institution?
EMPLOYER’S MAIN BUSINESS
1
Yes
2
No
Go to page 3, question A17
A13. (If Yes) Was the educational institution where you
worked a…
A10. Counting all locations where this employer
operates, how many people work for your
principal employer? Your best estimate is fine.
Mark one answer.
Mark one answer.
Go to
page 3,
question
A17
1
Preschool, elementary, middle,
or secondary school or system
2
Two-year college, community
college, or technical institute
3
Four-year college or university, other than a
medical school
4
Medical school (including university-affiliated
hospital or medical center)
1
10 or fewer employees
2
11 - 24 employees
3
25 - 99 employees
4
100 - 499 employees
5
500 - 999 employees
5
University-affiliated research institute
6
1,000 - 4,999 employees
6
Other – Specify
7
5,000 - 24,999 employees
8
25,000+ employees
Page 3
A14. During the week of October 1, 2008, what type of
Principal Job
academic position(s) did you hold at this
institution?
A17. What was the title of the principal job you held
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes No
1
2
3
during the week of October 1, 2008?
Example: Physics professor
President, Provost, or Chancellor
(any level)............................................. 1
2
Dean (any level), department head
or chair ................................................. 1
2
A18. What kind of work were you doing on this job –
Research faculty, scientist,
associate, or fellow............................... 1
2
Teaching faculty ................................... 1
2
5
Adjunct faculty...................................... 1
2
that is, what were your duties and
responsibilities on your principal job? Please
be as specific as possible, including any area of
specialization.
6
Postdoc (e.g., postdoctoral fellow
or associate)......................................... 1
2
Example: Taught physics and conducted research.
Specialized in high energy physics.
7
Research assistant............................... 1
2
8
Teaching assistant ............................... 1
2
9
Other position – Specify
2
4
................... 1
A15. What was your faculty rank?
Mark one answer.
1
Not applicable: no ranks designated at this
institution
2
Not applicable: no ranks designated for my
position
3
Professor
4
Associate Professor
5
Assistant Professor
6
Instructor
7
Lecturer
8
Other – Specify
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
October 1, 2008.
CODE
A20. Did your duties on this job require the technical
expertise of a bachelor’s degree or higher in…
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes No
A16. What was your tenure status?
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
1
Engineering, computer science,
math, or the natural sciences................1
2
2
The social sciences ..............................1
2
3
Some other field (e.g., health,
business, or education) – Specify
2
....1
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A21. Was this job a “postdoc?”
A25. To what extent was your work on your principal
job related to your first U.S. doctoral degree?
Was it…
A “postdoc” is a temporary position awarded in
academe, industry, a non-profit organization, or
government primarily for gaining additional
education and training in research.
1
Yes
2
No
Mark one answer.
Go to question A24
1
Closely related
2
Somewhat related
3
Not related
Go to page 5,
question A28
A22. (If Yes) What were your reasons for taking this
postdoc?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes No
1
Additional training in PhD field ............. 1
2
Training in an area outside of
PhD field............................................... 1
2
Work with a specific person
or place ................................................ 1
2
4
Other employment not available........... 1
2
5
Postdoc generally expected for
career in this field ................................. 1
2
Some other reason – Specify ............ 1
2
3
6
A26. (If Not related) Did these factors influence your
decision to work in an area outside the field of
your first U.S. doctoral degree?
2
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
Family-related reasons (e.g.,
children, spouse’s job moved) ..............1
2
Job in doctoral degree field not
available................................................1
2
Some other reason – Specify
2
5
6
A23. Which two reasons in question A22 were your
most important reasons for taking this postdoc?
7
............1
Enter number of appropriate reason from question
A22 above.
1
2
Most important reason
A27. Which two factors in question A26 were your
Second most important reason
(Enter “0” if no second reason)
most important reasons for working in an area
outside the field of your first U.S. doctoral degree?
Enter number of appropriate reason from question
A26 above.
1
Most important reason
2
Second most important reason
(Enter “0” if no second reason)
A24. During what month and year did you start this
job (that is, the principal job you held during the
week of October 1, 2008)?
Month
PRINCIPAL JOB STARTED
Year
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A28. 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.
Yes No
A30. Did you supervise the work of others as part of
the principal job you held during the week of
October 1, 2008?
Mark “Yes” if you recommended or initiated
personnel actions such as hiring, firing, evaluating,
or promoting others.
Teachers should not count students.
1
Accounting, finance, contracts ............. 1
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
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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 applications 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
10 Professional services (e.g., health
care, counseling, financial services,
legal services) ...................................... 1
11 Sales, purchasing, marketing,
customer service, public relations ........ 1
Yes
2
No
Go to question A32
A31. (If Yes) How many people did you typically…
Number
Supervised
1
Supervise directly? .................
(If none, enter “0”)
2
Supervise indirectly through
subordinate supervisors? .......
(If none, enter “0”)
A32. How would you rate your overall satisfaction
with the principal job you held during the week
of October 1, 2008?
2
Mark one answer.
1
Very satisfied
2
Somewhat satisfied
3
Somewhat dissatisfied
4
Very dissatisfied
2
2
12 Quality or productivity
management ........................................ 1
2
13 Teaching .............................................. 1
2
14 Other – Specify
2
................................. 1
1
A33. As of the week of October 1, 2008, what was your
basic annual salary on your principal job, before
deductions?
A29. On which two activities in question A28 did you
work the most hours during a typical week on
this job?
Do not include bonuses, overtime, or additional
compensation for summertime teaching or
research.
Enter number of appropriate activity from question
A28 above.
If you are not salaried, please estimate your earned
income, excluding business expenses.
1
2
Activity most hours
Activity second most hours
(Enter “0” if no second most)
$
,
.00
ANNUAL SALARY OR EARNED INCOME
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A34. Was this salary based on a 52-week year, or less
than that?
A38. During the week of October 1, 2008, were you
working for pay (or profit) at a second job (or
business), including part-time, evening, or
weekend work?
Include paid vacation and sick leave.
1
52-week year
1
Yes
2
Less than 52 weeks
2
No
Go to page 7, question A43
NUMBER OF WEEKS
PER YEAR
A35. During a typical week on your principal job, how
many hours did you work?
A39. (If Yes) What was the title of the second job you
held during the week of October 1, 2008?
If you had more than two jobs that week, report the
job where you worked the second most hours.
NUMBER OF HOURS
WORKED PER WEEK
Example: Clinical psychologist
If fewer than 35 hours, go to question A36.
If 35 or more hours, go to question A38.
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
A40. What kind of work were you doing on this job –
that is, what were your duties and responsibilities
on your second job? Please be as specific as
possible, including any area of specialization.
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 October 1, 2008?
Example: Diagnose mental and emotional disorders
and develop treatment programs
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes No
1
Previously retired or semi-retired ......... 1
2
Year retired
If Yes
2
Student................................................. 1
2
3
Family responsibilities .......................... 1
2
4
Chronic illness or disability ................... 1
2
5
Full-time job not available .................... 1
2
6
Held more than one job........................ 1
2
7
Did not need or want
to work more hours .............................. 1
2
Other – Specify
2
8
................................. 1
A41. Using the JOB CATEGORY list on pages 13-14,
choose the code that best describes the
second job you held during the week of
October 1, 2008.
CODE
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A42. To what extent was your work on your second job
Part B - Past Employment
related to your first U.S. doctoral degree? Was
it…
B1.
Mark one answer.
Were you working for pay or profit during both of
these time periods – the week of April 1, 2006 and
the week of October 1, 2008?
1
Closely related
2
Somewhat related
1
Yes
3
Not related
2
No
B2.
Go to page 8, question C1
(If Yes) During these two time periods – the week
of April 1, 2006, and the week of
October 1, 2008 – were you working for…
A43. Thinking back now to 2007, was any of your
Mark one answer.
work during 2007 supported by contracts or
grants from the U.S. government?
1
Same employer and in
same type of job
2
Same employer but in different type of job
3
Different employer but in same type of job
4
Different employer and in different type of job
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Please answer “No.”
Mark one answer.
0
Did not work in 2007
1
Yes
2
No
3
Don’t know
Go to
question B1
on this page
B3.
Go to page 8,
question C1
(If Different) Why did you change your employer
or your job?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes No
A44. Counting all jobs held in 2007, what was your
total earned income for 2007, before deductions?
Include all wages, salaries, bonuses, overtime,
commissions, consulting fees, net income from
businesses, summertime teaching or research, or
other work associated with scholarships.
$
,
TOTAL 2007 EARNED INCOME
.00
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 Family-related reasons (e.g.,
children, spouse’s job moved)................1
2
6 School-related reasons (e.g.,
returned to school, completed
a degree)................................................1
2
7 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
2
.............1
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Part C - Other Work-Related Experiences
C1.
C4.
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.
Since October 2003, how many…
Number
1
2
3
C2.
C3.
Do not include college coursework for which you
were enrolled in a degree program.
Papers have you (co)authored for
presentation at regional, national or
international conferences? (Do
not count presentations of the
same work more than once.)............
(If none, enter “0”)
Articles, (co)authored by you, have
been accepted for publication in a
refereed professional journal?..........
(If none, enter “0”)
C5.
Books or monographs, (co)authored
by you, have been published or
accepted for publication? .................
(If none, enter “0”)
Yes
2
No
Yes
2
No
Go to page 9, question D1
(If Yes) For which of the following reasons did
you take training during the past 12 months?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes No
Since October 2003, have you been named as an
inventor on any application for a U.S. patent?
1
1
Go to question C4
1 To improve skills or knowledge in
your current occupational field............... 1
2
2 To increase opportunities for
promotion or advancement in your
current occupational field....................... 1
2
3 For licensure or certification in your
current occupational field....................... 1
2
4 To facilitate a change to a different
occupational field .................................. 1
2
5 Required or expected by employer........ 1
2
6 For leisure or personal interest .............. 1
2
7 Other – Specify
2
.................................. 1
Since October 2003…
Number
1
2
3
How many applications for U.S.
patents have named you as an
inventor? ........................................
(If none, enter “0”)
How many U.S. patents have
been granted to you as an
inventor? ........................................
(If none, enter “0”)
How many of the patents recorded
as granted (in category 2 above)
have resulted in commercialized
products or processes or have
been licensed? ...............................
(If none, enter “0”)
C6.
What was your most important reason from
question C5 for taking training?
Enter number of appropriate reason from question
C5 above.
MOST IMPORTANT REASON
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Part D - Recent Educational Experiences
D1.
D5.
Between April 2006 and October 2008, did you
complete another degree, such as a master’s or
another doctorate?
1
Yes
2
No
From which academic institution did you receive
this degree?
College or University Name
Department
City/Town
Go to page 10, question E1
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
Other professional degree (e.g., JD, LLB,
MD, DDS, DVM, etc.) – Specify
D6.
For which of the following reasons did you obtain
this degree?
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes No
5
Other – Specify
1
To gain further education before
beginning a career ................................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
Required or expected by
employer ...............................................1
2
8
For leisure or personal interest .............1
2
9
Other – Specify ..................................1
2
2
3
D3.
What was the primary field of study for this
degree?
PRIMARY FIELD OF STUDY
4
7
D4.
In what month and year was this degree
awarded?
Month
DEGREE AWARDED
Year
2 0 0
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E4.
Part E - Demographic Information
E1.
As of the week of October 1, 2008, did you have
any children living with you as part of your family?
Only count children who lived with you at least
50 percent of the time.
On October 1, 2008, were you…
Mark one answer.
1
Married
2
Living in a marriage-like relationship
3
Widowed
4
Separated
5
Divorced
6
Never married
1
Yes
2
No
Go to question E6
Go to
question E4
E5.
(If Yes) How many of these children living with
you as part of your family were…
If no children in a category, enter “0.”
Number of
Children
E2.
E3.
(If Married or Living in a marriage-like relationship)
During the week of October 1, 2008, was your
spouse or partner working?
1
Yes, full-time
2
Yes, part-time
3
No
1
Under age 2 .....................................
2
Aged 2-5...........................................
3
Aged 6-11.........................................
4
Aged 12-18.......................................
5
Aged 19 or older...............................
Go to question E4
Did your spouse’s or partner’s duties on this job
require the technical expertise of a bachelor’s
degree or higher in…
Mark Yes or No for each item.
Yes No
1
Engineering, computer science,
math, or the natural sciences ............... 1
2
2
The social sciences.............................. 1
2
3
Some other field (e.g., health,
business, or education) – Specify
2
.... 1
E6.
On October 1, 2008, were you living in the United
States, Puerto Rico, or another U.S. territory, or
were you living in another country?
1
United States, Puerto Rico,
or another U.S. territory
2
Another country
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E7.
E10. Of which foreign country are you a citizen?
On October 1, 2008, were you a…
1
U.S. citizen
2
Non-U.S. citizen
Go to question E9
FOREIGN COUNTRY
E11. What is your birthdate?
Month
E8.
(If U.S. citizen) Were you a U.S. citizen…
Mark one answer.
1
E9.
Born in the United States,
Puerto Rico, or another
U.S. territory
2
Born abroad of
American parent(s)
3
By naturalization
Go to
question
E11
(If Non-U.S. citizen) Were you a non-U.S.
citizen…
1
With a Permanent
U.S. Resident Visa (Green Card)
2
With a Temporary
U.S. Resident Visa
Day
Year 19
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E12. The next several questions are designed to help us better understand the career paths of individuals with
different physical abilities.
E13. What is the USUAL degree of difficulty you have with…
Mark one answer for each item.
None
1
2
3
4
E14.
Slight
Moderate
Severe
Unable
to Do
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 E13, and go to
question E16.
E15. What is the earliest age at which you first began experiencing any difficulties in any of these areas?
AGE
OR
SINCE BIRTH
0
E16. In case we need to clarify some of the information you have provided, please list phone numbers and
an email address where you can be reached.
-
-
Daytime Phone Number
Area Code
Number
-
-
Evening Phone Number
Area Code
Number
@
Email Address
E17. Because we are interested in how education and employment change over time, we may be recontacting
you in 2010. 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 2010.
First Name
MI
Last Name
Number and Street
MI
Last Name
Number and Street
City/Town
State
ZIP Code
Country (if outside of U.S.)
City/Town
State
ZIP Code
Country (if outside of U.S.)
Area Code
First Name
Number
Area Code
Number
E18. PLEASE TURN TO THE BACK COVER FOR THE LAST QUESTION (E19).
Page 13
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 engineers
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
Also consider 100 to 104 under
Engineering Technologists,
Technicians and Surveyors
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
• 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)
• Managers, Other
142
People who manage other managers 143
144
145
146
147
Computer and information systems managers
Engineering managers
Medical and health services managers
Natural sciences managers
Education administrators (e.g., registrar, dean, principal)
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
202
Insurance, securities, real estate, and
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
Mathematics and Statistics
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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