Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Social Work, Catholic University of America

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Social Work, Catholic University of America
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students)	7.7
Employment Outcomes
Employment Status at Graduation † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?	77%
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	4%*
Still seeking	19%*
Other	0%
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	6%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	28%*

Private sector	27%*
Government	40%
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	0%
Teaching	16%*
Management or administration	32%
Professional services to individuals	53%
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 Social Work degree recipients from Catholic University of America and may include graduates from more than one program.