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Outcomes for Doctorates † (SED, 2000–2004)
Outcomes for 2000–2004 Physics doctorate recipients from Alabama A & M University
	Physics
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	5.9*
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	70%*
Negotiating with specific organizations	7%*
Still seeking	23%*
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Tuition and Other Expenses at the Institution (IPEDS, 2005)
Tuition and other expenses at Alabama A & M University.
	Alabama A & M 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 ?	$7,128
Many students do not pay full tuition. See the information on tuition remission.
Full-time students: Fees ?	$540
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	$396
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 ?	$3,564
Many students do not pay full tuition. See the information on tuition remission.
Full-time students: Fees ?	$540
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	$198
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.
	Physics
Median tuition remission	74%*
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Graduate Students in the Program (GSPD, 2005)
Total
Total	23
Enrollment Status
Full time	100%
Part time	0%
Sex
Men	61%
Women	39%
Citizenship
US citizens / permanent residents	70%
Temporary visa holders	30%
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Graduate Degrees † (IPEDS, 2001–2005)
2001–2005 Physics degrees from Alabama A & M University
	Alabama A & M University: Physics
Master's degrees
Physics master's degrees	20
Doctoral degrees
Physics doctoral degrees	20
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Contact Information (IPEDS, 2005)
	Alabama A & M University
Mail
Address	4107 Meridian St
	Normal, AL 35762
Phone
General information	(256) 372-5000 ext. 5000
Web
Web site	http://www.aamu.edu/
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