In undergraduate fields of study that rely on a solid background in math and science education, the degree trends are negative. Since 1985, the number of undergraduate degrees issued in computer science, engineering, engineering technology and physics has declined – by 8% in computer science; by 24% in engineering; by 26% in engineering technology; by 24% in mathematics; and by 18% in physics. Only computer science degrees have rebounded since their low of 24,000 degrees in 1996. Most of the growth in computer science degrees occurred in 2000. It is no clear whether the increase in computer science degrees is temporary or a permanent trend.