Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Industrial Relations and Human Resources, Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Economics, Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students)	6.1
Employment Outcomes
Employment Status at Graduation † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?	75%
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	2%*
Still seeking	23%*
Other	0%
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	6%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	75%

Private sector	11%*
Government	7%*
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	64%
Teaching	31%*
Management or administration	0%
Professional services to individuals	6%*
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	51%*
Outside the United States	49%*

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

† Data are for all Economics degree recipients from Rutgers University-New Brunswick and may include graduates from more than one program.