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Description for Chart 5. Female share of university graduates, by field of study, 1992 and 2007
| 1992 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|
| percent | ||
| Architecture, engineering and related technologies | 17.5 | 23.8 |
| Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 35.2 | 29.9 |
| Personal, protective and transportation services | 18.2 | 47.5 |
| Business, management and public administration | 51.4 | 52.9 |
| Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 36.7 | 57.9 |
| Physical and life sciences, and technologies | 45.6 | 59.2 |
| Parks, recreation and fitness studies | 51.5 | 63.1 |
| Humanities | 63.7 | 64.7 |
| Visual and performing arts, and communications | 65.9 | 67.3 |
| Social and behavioural sciences, and law | 59.3 | 67.6 |
| Education | 72.6 | 76.4 |
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 73.3 | 82.3 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Postsecondary Student Information System. | ||
