Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Boston University

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 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 ?	38%
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	15%*
Still seeking	46%
Other	0%*
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	55%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	29%*

Private sector	3%*
Government	14%*
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	54%*
Teaching	S
Management or administration	0%*
Professional services to individuals	1%*
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	S
Outside the United States	S

* Value is missing. The value shown is based on the average for other programs in the same field. Learn more.

† Data are for all Ecology and Evolutionary Biology degree recipients from Boston University and may include graduates from more than one program.