National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES)

NCSES is the nation’s only official statistical agency that provides insight into progress on the U.S. science and engineering landscape.   Stay connected for key statistical data on science, engineering, and R&D activities, along with the latest information on our publications.

New InfoBytes: Full-Time Master’s Student Enrollment in Science, Engineering, and Health. This analysis of data from the 2022 Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering presents data on full-time master’s student enrollment by sex, citizenship, and field of study. View the statistics here: https://bit.ly/4efrVpn

New data alert! 64 new data tables from the 2022 Annual Business Survey have been released. The data tables detail companies' use of 14 critical and emerging technology areas and funding and performance of R&D in areas including artificial intelligence, renewable energy generation, and more! The Annual Business Survey collects data on innovation, technology, intellectual property, and financing from U.S.-based companies.  Access the new data tables here: https://bit.ly/47dzbye

NCSES provides valuable insights and data on topics from R&D and STEM education to the science and engineering workforce. Explore our key areas of interest NOW! https://bit.ly/3MnCLeD  

NCSES conducts several periodic surveys to assess trends in the science and engineering enterprise. Select an individual survey for a detailed description and links to related data, reports, collections, and products: https://bit.ly/41jmm3D  

The NCSES knowledge base is a searchable self-service, informational library about NCSES data and tools. Browse our articles here: https://bit.ly/3VkGgZQ  

NCSES examines the federal budget authority for research and development (R&D) in our Federal R&D Funding series. Agency R&D data are classified into broad functional categories such as defense, health, space, and energy. Check out our overview PDF for more details: https://bit.ly/3GgqaJo 

In partnership with America's DataHub Consortium, we’re hosting a webinar on August 27th at 1 PM ET about the projects informing the future of the National Secure Data Service (NSDS). The focus will be on projects related to the NSDS customer experience, featuring discussions on: -Federated Data Usage Platform -Models for a Data Concierge Service for NSDS Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and have your questions answered! Register here ➡️ https://bit.ly/46UG7kQ

NCSES leads cutting-edge research projects and initiatives that further our mission on collecting and disseminating objective information on the science and engineering enterprise. Stay informed on the latest news and announcements: https://bit.ly/3CToMM8 

A new InfoBrief uses three NCSES data sources to understand the trends in funding for basic research over the past several decades, with an emphasis on federal funding.   At the turn of the century, the federal government funded approximately 60% of basic research. In 2022, this share had dropped to an estimated 40%. At the same time, federal budget authority and federal obligations for basic research as a share of total federal R&D are among the highest levels they have been. Discover more insights in the Analysis of Federal Funding for Research and Development in 2022: Basic Research: https://bit.ly/3SPimoC