Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Mechanics, Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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Degree Completion

Time to Degree

(Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
 
Mechanical Engineering, Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students) 4.7

Employment Outcomes

Employment Status at Graduation

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?50%
Negotiating with specific organizations 16%
Still seeking 34%
Other 0%

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 38%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) 8%*
Private sector 50%
Government 5%*

Primary Job Responsibilities

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development 50%
Teaching 37%*
Management or administration 0%*
Professional services to individuals 12%*

Job Location

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States 85%*
Outside the United States 15%*
* Value is missing. The value shown is based on the average for other programs in the same field. Learn more.
Data are for all Mechanical Engineering degree recipients from Rutgers University-New Brunswick and may include graduates from more than one program.

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