Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Arlington

Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Chemistry, The University of Texas at Arlington
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 ?	70%
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	7%*
Still seeking	23%*
Other	0%
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	62%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	0%

Private sector	38%
Government	0%
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	100%*
Teaching	0%
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	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 The University of Texas at Arlington and may include graduates from more than one program.