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Credential levels differ across 6 fields

Compare 2023–24 degrees in computer science, elementary education, finance, mechanical engineering, psychology, and registered nursing.

EduInsightsPublished August 20, 2026

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The 6 fields have different credential patterns. Registered Nursing spans large associate and bachelor’s totals. Computer Science combines substantial bachelor’s and master’s activity.

These are degrees reported in 2023–24. They do not identify a recommended credential path.

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Associate through doctorate degrees across 6 fields, 2023–24

  • Associate
  • Bachelor’s
  • Master’s
  • Research doctorate
Associate through doctorate degrees across 6 fields, 2023–24 — chart data
FieldAssociateBachelor’sMaster’sResearch doctorate
Computer Science4,68942,08322,1691,427
Elementary Education1,81629,3828,94435
Finance15442,3303,43530
Mechanical Engineering23033,6117,4111,841
Psychology17,943112,3436,9951,428
Registered Nursing81,665146,67920,308396
Stacked bars: Registered Nursing spans large associate and bachelor’s totals. Finance is concentrated at the bachelor’s level.

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