Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Microbiology and Immunology, George Washington University

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree (Source: NRC, 2006) ?
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Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students)	6.1
Completion Rates (Source: NRC, 2006) ?
A high 6-year completion rate suggests that faculty mentors emphasize the timely completion of graduation requirements.
Fraction of students completing a doctorate in 6 years	50%
Employment Outcomes
Quality Assurance (Source: NRC, 2006)
Program collects outcome data about all of its graduates	No
Employment Status at Graduation † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?	84%*
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	3%*
Still seeking	13%*
Other	0%*
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	88%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	NA

Private sector	NA
Government	NA
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	NA
Teaching	NA
Management or administration	0%*
Professional services to individuals	NA
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	97%*
Outside the United States	3%*

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

† Data are for all degree recipients in the field from George Washington University and may include graduates from more than one program.