Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Materials Science and Engineering - Interdisciplinary, University of California-Irvine

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Materials Science and Engineering, University of California-Irvine
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students)	4.7
Employment Outcomes
Employment Status at Graduation † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?	53%
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	13%*
Still seeking	33%
Other	0%*
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	38%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	0%*

Private sector	44%
Government	0%*
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	71%
Teaching	29%*
Management or administration	0%
Professional services to individuals	0%
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	83%*
Outside the United States	17%*

* 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 University of California-Irvine and may include graduates from more than one program.