The pie chart illustrates the gender distribution of students enrolled in various subjects at a prominent university in 2020.
Overall, male students constituted a slightly larger proportion than their female counterparts, with distinct differences in subject preferences evident between the two genders.
The male student demographic accounted for 52% of the total student population, with a significant 40% pursuing degrees in Engineering, making it the most popular field of study for this group. Business followed as the second most preferred discipline, attracting 20% of male students. A further 15% of males studied both Arts and Humanities and Science, while only a minimal percentage, 5% each, opted for Education and other disciplines.
In contrast, female students comprised 48% of the total, with their subject distribution revealing different inclinations. A mere 10% of female students engaged in Engineering, reflecting considerably lower engagement than their male peers. The Business sector was the most popular choice among female students, drawing 25% of their population. Additionally, 20% pursued Science, while 15% studied Education. The remaining 15% were distributed among Other subjects and Arts and Humanities, with the latter slightly surpassing the former.
