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Outcomes for Doctorates † (SED, 2000–2004)
Outcomes for 2000–2004 Agricultural Sciences doctorate recipients from Cornell University
	Agricultural Sciences	Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Time to Degree ?
A short time to degree can mean lower expenses for you and less time away from employment.
Median years required to complete a doctorate	4.8*	4.9
Employment Status at Graduation ?
High placement rates may mean that a department does a good job of helping students find jobs or that its graduates are perceived as more employable.
Job / contract / definite commitment	73%*	71%
Negotiating with specific organizations	1%*	11%
Still seeking	19%*	16%
→ More about graduate student outcomes, Plant Pathology, Cornell University
Tuition and Other Expenses at the Institution (IPEDS, 2005)
Tuition and other expenses at Cornell University.
	Cornell University
Graduate Tuition and Fees, Out-of-State Students ?
State-funded universities often charge lower rates for students who are considered residents of the state. If you are from out of state, it may take some time to become a resident. Check with the institution about residency requirements.
Full-time students: Tuition ?	$31,300
Many students do not pay full tuition. See the information on tuition remission.
Full-time students: Fees ?	$62
The fixed sum charged to students for items not covered by tuition and required of such a large proportion of all students that the student who does NOT pay the charge is an exception
Part-time students: Cost per credit hour	$835
Graduate Tuition and Fees, In-State Students ?
State-funded universities often charge lower rates for students who are considered residents of the state. If you are from out of state, it may take some time to become a resident. Check with the institution about residency requirements.
Full-time students: Tuition ?	$31,300
Many students do not pay full tuition. See the information on tuition remission.
Full-time students: Fees ?	$62
The fixed sum charged to students for items not covered by tuition and required of such a large proportion of all students that the student who does NOT pay the charge is an exception
Part-time students: Cost per credit hour	$835
Tuition Remission for the Program † (SED, 2000–2004) ?
Students often do not pay the full amount of tuition. For example, teaching and research assistantships often provide for remission of most or all of a graduate student’s tuition. 0% remission means that the student pays full tuition; 100% remission means that the student pays no tuition.
	Agricultural Sciences	Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Median tuition remission	76%*	83%
→ More about expenses and financial support for graduate students, Plant Pathology, Cornell University
Graduate Students in the Program (GSPD, 2005)
Total
Total	42
Enrollment Status
Full time	100%
Part time	0%
Sex
Men	33%
Women	67%
Citizenship
US citizens / permanent residents	67%
Temporary visa holders	33%
→ More about graduate students, Plant Pathology, Cornell University
Graduate Degrees † (IPEDS, 2001–2005)
2001–2005 Agricultural Sciences degrees from Cornell University
	Cornell University: Agricultural Sciences
Master's degrees
Agricultural Sciences master's degrees	83
Doctoral degrees
Agricultural Sciences doctoral degrees	100
→ More about graduate degrees and specialties, Plant Pathology, Cornell University
Contact Information (IPEDS, 2005)
	Cornell University
Mail
Address	Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone
General information	(607) 255-2000 ext. 2000
Web
Web site	http://www.cornell.edu
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