Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Educational Psychology, University of South Carolina-Columbia

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Psychology, University of South Carolina-Columbia
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students)	5.9
Employment Outcomes
Employment Status at Graduation † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?	78%
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	12%
Still seeking	10%*
Other	0%*
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	32%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	50%

Private sector	7%
Government	10%
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	10%*
Teaching	16%
Management or administration	1%*
Professional services to individuals	72%
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	72%*
Outside the United States	28%*

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

† Data are for all Psychology degree recipients from University of South Carolina-Columbia and may include graduates from more than one program.