Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology

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Degree Completion

Time to Degree

(Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
 
Aerospace Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students) 5.7*
 
Mechanical Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students) 5.3*

Employment Outcomes

Employment Status at Graduation

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?70%*
Negotiating with specific organizations 9%*
Still seeking 22%*
Other 0%*

Employment Status at Graduation

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?66%*
Negotiating with specific organizations 6%*
Still seeking 28%*
Other 0%*
 
Aerospace Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 31%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) 1%*
Private sector 40%*
Government NA
 
Mechanical Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 28%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) 14%*
Private sector 51%*
Government 8%*
 
Aerospace Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology

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%*
 
Mechanical Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology

Primary Job Responsibilities

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development 84%*
Teaching 12%*
Management or administration 0%*
Professional services to individuals 4%*
 
Aerospace Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology

Job Location

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States 84%*
Outside the United States 16%*
 
Mechanical Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology

Job Location

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States 85%*
Outside the United States 15%*
* Value is missing. The value shown is based on the average for other programs in the same field. Learn more.
Data are for all Aerospace Engineering degree recipients from Florida Institute of Technology and may include graduates from more than one program.

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