Washington, DC - As expected, BS degrees in engineering showed little growth from 2005. Overall, there was an increase of only 100 degrees. Master's degrees declined 6.4% and Doctorate degrees increased an impressive 10.3%.

The number of women receiving BS degrees declined for the second year in a row and they are not keeping pace with the overall number of BS degrees awarded. However, women are still increasing both in number and percentage at the Doctorate degree level (17%).

Degrees in aerospace, bioengineering, civil, nuclear and mechanical rose. Chemical, computer, and electrical degrees all declined.

The number of foreign nationals who are receiving Master's degrees continued its second year decline. Foreign nationals receiving doctorate degrees increased 14% from 2005. They encompass 40% of master's degrees and 62% of doctorate degrees.

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