Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Social Work, The University of Alabama

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Social Work, The University of Alabama
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students)	6.8
Employment Outcomes
Employment Status at Graduation † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?	69%
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	6%*
Still seeking	25%*
Other	0%
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	6%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	71%

Private sector	20%*
Government	3%*
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	23%*
Teaching	62%
Management or administration	15%*
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	S
Outside the United States	S

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

† Data are for all Social Work degree recipients from The University of Alabama and may include graduates from more than one program.