Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Environmental Science and Engineering, Colorado School of Mines

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Earth Sciences, Colorado School of Mines
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 ?	64%
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	19%
Still seeking	17%
Other	0%
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	49%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	16%*

Private sector	34%
Government	1%*
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	75%
Teaching	21%*
Management or administration	0%
Professional services to individuals	4%*
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	63%
Outside the United States	37%

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

† Data are for all Earth Sciences degree recipients from Colorado School of Mines and may include graduates from more than one program.