Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Physics and Space Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology

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Degree Completion

Time to Degree

(Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
 
Astrophysics and Astronomy, Florida Institute of Technology
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students) 6.1*
 
Physics, Florida Institute of Technology
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students) 5.9*

Employment Outcomes

Employment Status at Graduation

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?96%*
Negotiating with specific organizations 0%*
Still seeking 4%*
Other 0%*

Employment Status at Graduation

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?70%*
Negotiating with specific organizations 7%*
Still seeking 23%*
Other 0%*
 
Astrophysics and Astronomy, Florida Institute of Technology

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 79%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) NA
Private sector NA
Government NA
 
Physics, Florida Institute of Technology

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 59%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) 12%*
Private sector 26%*
Government 3%*
 
Astrophysics and Astronomy, Florida Institute of Technology

Primary Job Responsibilities

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development NA
Teaching NA
Management or administration NA
Professional services to individuals NA
 
Physics, Florida Institute of Technology

Primary Job Responsibilities

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development 77%*
Teaching 15%*
Management or administration 0%*
Professional services to individuals 8%*
 
Astrophysics and Astronomy, 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 NA
Outside the United States NA
 
Physics, 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 81%*
Outside the United States 19%*
* Value is missing. The value shown is based on the average for other programs in the same field. Learn more.
Data are for all Astrophysics and Astronomy degree recipients from Florida Institute of Technology and may include graduates from more than one program.

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