The Drop in New Ph.D.s Played Out Across Nearly All Institution Types

Ph.D. production in 2021 fell at all types of doctoral and other institutions except at doctoral/professional, where the number of Ph.D.s awarded remained essentially flat.

Ph.D. Recipients by Carnegie Classification

Note: Carnegie classification is based on the 2018 Carnegie Classifications. "Other universities" includes all other classifications and institutions that are not classified.
Chart: Audrey Williams June Source: Survey of Earned Doctorates, 2021 Get the data