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Appendix figure 3. Persons with doctorate degree, median ages by the field of science in 1992 - 2009

Appendix figure 3. Persons with doctorate degree, median ages by the field of science in 1992 - 2009
The youngest doctorate degree holders are found in the fields of natural sciences and technology. Their median age is a little over 30 years. Those completing doctorate degrees in the fields of social sciences and humanities and arts are about eight years older.

Source: Human resources of science and technology 2009. Statistics Finland

Inquiries: Marianne Kaplas (09) 1734 3421, tiede.teknologia@stat.fi

Director in charge: Leena Storgårds

Updated 24.3.2011

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Official Statistics of Finland (OSF): Human resources of science and technology [e-publication].
ISSN=1797-3244. 2009, Appendix figure 3. Persons with doctorate degree, median ages by the field of science in 1992 - 2009 . Helsinki: Statistics Finland [referred: 22.11.2024].
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