The 'Trends in Higher Education' Infographic Goes by Degree
Jennifer Gosnell — June 13, 2012 — Social Good
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The 'Trends in Higher Education' infographic takes a look at how fields of studies have changed over the past decade from a general and gender-based perspective. As the market has become increasingly competitive the need for further education in certain fields has increased greatly. As a result, a general rise in higher education has occurred across a spectrum of degrees.
In the field of Bachelor's Degrees, great leaps are shown in the field of business and social sciences, whereas the others experience a degree of rise but are fairly consistent from 1998-2008. One of the biggest shifts to note is the domination of women in the fields of health, education and psychology in comparison to their male counterparts.
In the field of Bachelor's Degrees, great leaps are shown in the field of business and social sciences, whereas the others experience a degree of rise but are fairly consistent from 1998-2008. One of the biggest shifts to note is the domination of women in the fields of health, education and psychology in comparison to their male counterparts.
Trend Themes
1. Rise of Higher Education - The increased competitiveness of the market has led to a general rise in higher education across various fields of study.
2. Growth of Business and Social Sciences - The field of business and social sciences have experienced significant growth in Bachelor's Degrees over the past decade.
3. Gender Imbalance in Health, Education, and Psychology - Women dominate the fields of health, education, and psychology when compared to their male counterparts.
Industry Implications
1. Education - The rise in higher education presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in online learning platforms and educational technology.
2. Healthcare - The gender imbalance in the healthcare field suggests a need for disruptive innovations to address gender disparities in healthcare professions.
3. Business - The growth of business degrees opens up opportunities for disruptive innovations in entrepreneurship education and startup support services.
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