Research Degrees Awarded Comparison
The "Research Degrees Awarded Comparison" section of the IPEDS Degrees & Enrollment dashboard provides a comprehensive view of the research degrees awarded across institutions over the years. This section enables users to examine how UTRGV compares to other institutions in terms of the number and types of research degrees awarded in various fields, aiding in benchmarking efforts and institutional assessment.
Relevant Variables:
- Degree Award Group: This filter groups institutions by the total number of research degrees awarded for a selected year. It allows users to compare institutions that award similar quantities of research degrees.
- Degree Field: Users can filter results by specific degree fields, such as engineering, health professions, or social sciences, to see trends within specialized areas of study.
- Overall Quintile: This divides institutions into five quintiles based on the total research degrees awarded each year, helping users to see where UTRGV stands among peer institutions (e.g., top 20%, middle 20%).
Visualizations:
- Scatter Plot: The scatter plot displays institutions by year, total number of research degrees awarded, and overall quintile position. Each point on the plot represents an institution, and the colors correspond to different years. This allows users to view the distribution of institutions by the number of research degrees awarded over time. By using the filters at the top, users can narrow down the institutions displayed by award group, degree field, or quintile position.
- Info Table: Below the scatter plot, this table provides a detailed breakdown of each institution's data. It includes columns for award level, total research degrees awarded, overall quintile, degree field, and the quintile position for specific degree fields. This table is highly customizable based on the selected filters, enabling users to see specific data points such as the number of research degrees awarded in a particular field at UTRGV compared to other institutions.
Overall Functionality: This section allows users to analyze and benchmark UTRGV's performance in awarding research degrees relative to other institutions. By focusing on degree types, fields, and institutional quintile rankings, stakeholders can identify strengths, potential areas of growth, and where UTRGV ranks among peer institutions in awarding research degrees. This data supports informed decision-making and strategic planning to elevate UTRGV's position within the academic and research community.