Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Education Research, Harvard University

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Education Research, Harvard University
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 ?	55%
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	18%*
Still seeking	25%
Other	2%*
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	16%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	56%

Private sector	21%*
Government	8%*
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	27%
Teaching	39%
Management or administration	20%
Professional services to individuals	14%*
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	42%
Outside the United States	58%

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

† Data are for all Education Research degree recipients from Harvard University and may include graduates from more than one program.