Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Materials Science, Colorado School of Mines

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Degree Completion

Time to Degree

(Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
 
Materials Science and Engineering, 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 ?76%
Negotiating with specific organizations 17%
Still seeking 7%*
Other 0%*

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 34%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) 0%*
Private sector 43%
Government 0%*

Primary Job Responsibilities

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development 71%
Teaching 11%*
Management or administration 0%*
Professional services to individuals 18%*

Job Location

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States 44%
Outside the United States 56%
* Value is missing. The value shown is based on the average for other programs in the same field. Learn more.
Data are for all Materials Science and Engineering degree recipients from Colorado School of Mines and may include graduates from more than one program.

The graduate school rankings on PhDs.org have been made possible by grants from The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and The Burroughs Wellcome Fund.
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