Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Molecular Biology and Microbiology, Tufts University

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Degree Completion

Time to Degree

(Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
 
Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology, Tufts University
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students) 6.4
 
Microbiology, Tufts University
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students) 6.3

Employment Outcomes

Employment Status at Graduation

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?81%
Negotiating with specific organizations 5%*
Still seeking 14%*
Other 0%

Employment Status at Graduation

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?82%
Negotiating with specific organizations 0%
Still seeking 18%*
Other 0%*
 
Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology, Tufts University

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 79%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) 15%
Private sector 6%*
Government 0%*
 
Microbiology, Tufts University

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 88%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) S
Private sector S
Government S
 
Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology, Tufts University

Primary Job Responsibilities

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development 86%*
Teaching 10%*
Management or administration 0%*
Professional services to individuals 4%*
 
Microbiology, Tufts University

Primary Job Responsibilities

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development S
Teaching S
Management or administration 0%*
Professional services to individuals S
 
Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology, Tufts University

Job Location

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States 97%*
Outside the United States 3%*
 
Microbiology, Tufts University

Job Location

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States 97%*
Outside the United States 3%*
* Value is missing. The value shown is based on the average for other programs in the same field. Learn more.
Data are for all Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology degree recipients from Tufts University and may include graduates from more than one program.

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