Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Biological Sciences in Public Health, Harvard University

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Degree Completion

Time to Degree

(Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
 
Public Health, Harvard University
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students) 5.2

Employment Outcomes

Employment Status at Graduation

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?87%
Negotiating with specific organizations 7%
Still seeking 6%
Other 0%

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 53%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) 30%
Private sector 12%
Government 5%

Primary Job Responsibilities

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development 65%
Teaching 10%
Management or administration 10%*
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 80%
Outside the United States 20%
* Value is missing. The value shown is based on the average for other programs in the same field. Learn more.
Data are for all Public Health degree recipients from Harvard University and may include graduates from more than one program.

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