Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Psychology (Non-Clinical), Texas Tech University

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Psychology, Texas Tech University
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students)	5.7
Employment Outcomes
Employment Status at Graduation † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?	65%
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	26%
Other	0%*
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	25%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	38%

Private sector	17%
Government	20%
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	14%
Teaching	30%
Management or administration	7%*
Professional services to individuals	48%
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	100%
Outside the United States	0%

* 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 Texas Tech University and may include graduates from more than one program.