Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Anatomy and Neurobiology, Boston University

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Degree Completion

Time to Degree

(Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
 
Cell and Developmental Biology, Boston University
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students) 6.3
 
Neuroscience and Neurobiology, Boston University
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students) 6.3

Employment Outcomes

Employment Status at Graduation

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?56%
Negotiating with specific organizations 6%*
Still seeking 38%*
Other 0%

Employment Status at Graduation

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?66%
Negotiating with specific organizations 20%
Still seeking 15%*
Other 0%*
 
Cell and Developmental Biology, Boston University

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 91%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) S
Private sector S
Government 0%*
 
Neuroscience and Neurobiology, Boston University

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 90%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) S
Private sector 8%*
Government 0%*
 
Cell and Developmental Biology, Boston University

Primary Job Responsibilities

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development S
Teaching S
Management or administration 0%*
Professional services to individuals S
 
Neuroscience and Neurobiology, Boston University

Primary Job Responsibilities

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development 47%*
Teaching 0%*
Management or administration 0%*
Professional services to individuals S
 
Cell and Developmental Biology, Boston University

Job Location

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States 100%*
Outside the United States 0%*
 
Neuroscience and Neurobiology, Boston University

Job Location

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States 100%*
Outside the United States 0%*
* Value is missing. The value shown is based on the average for other programs in the same field. Learn more.
Data are for all degree recipients in the field from Boston University and may include graduates from more than one program.

The graduate school rankings on PhDs.org have been made possible by grants from The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and The Burroughs Wellcome Fund.
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