TABLE A4.
Most important reason for working outside field in BSS fields
| All BSS | White Male | White Female | Nonwhite Male | Nonwhite Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay, promotion opportunities | 27.11% | 32.31% | 20.96% | 35.38% | 24.32% |
| Working conditions | 11.91% | 10.27% | 13.92% | 12.27% | 10.66% |
| Job location | 6.53% | 6.08% | 6.93% | 5.63% | 7.24% |
| Change in career or professional interests | 19.85% | 24.97% | 18.90% | 12.86% | 14.54% |
| Family-related reasons | 11.05% | 3.37% | 18.59% | 7.60% | 13.19% |
| Job in highest degree field not available | 17.76% | 14.94% | 17.38% | 17.86% | 25.37% |
| Other reason for not working | 5.79% | 8.05% | 3.33% | 8.40% | 4.68% |
Note. Data 2013 National Survey of College Graduates. BSS, behavioral and social sciences.