Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Rural Sociology, South Dakota State University

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Sociology, South Dakota State University
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students)	4.8
Employment Outcomes
Employment Status at Graduation † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?	62%
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	8%*
Still seeking	29%
Other	0%*
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	17%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	65%

Private sector	16%*
Government	2%*
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	50%*
Teaching	50%
Management or administration	0%*
Professional services to individuals	0%*
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	37%*
Outside the United States	63%*

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

† Data are for all Sociology degree recipients from South Dakota State University and may include graduates from more than one program.