Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Agronomy, Texas Tech University

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Plant Sciences, Texas Tech University
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students)	3.9
Employment Outcomes
Employment Status at Graduation † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?	53%
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	14%
Still seeking	33%
Other	0%
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	36%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	28%

Private sector	22%
Government	14%
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	50%
Teaching	27%
Management or administration	3%*
Professional services to individuals	19%*
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	56%*
Outside the United States	44%*

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

† Data are for all Plant Sciences degree recipients from Texas Tech University and may include graduates from more than one program.