Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Natural Resources, Ohio State University-Main Campus

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Forestry and Forest Sciences, Ohio State University-Main Campus
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students)	5.2
Employment Outcomes
Employment Status at Graduation † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?	59%
High scores for this variable suggest that the program does a good job of helping students find jobs or that its graduates are more competitive in the marketplace.
Negotiating with specific organizations	14%*
Still seeking	27%
Other	0%*
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	41%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	30%

Private sector	20%
Government	9%
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	55%
Teaching	35%
Management or administration	2%*
Professional services to individuals	9%*
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	51%
Outside the United States	49%

* 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 Ohio State University-Main Campus and may include graduates from more than one program.