Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Teaching Fields, The University of Alabama

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Teaching Fields, The University of Alabama
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students)	4.7
Employment Outcomes
Employment Status at Graduation † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?	76%
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	2%*
Still seeking	22%*
Other	0%
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	0%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	89%

Private sector	10%*
Government	1%*
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	8%*
Teaching	67%
Management or administration	23%*
Professional services to individuals	3%*
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	22%*
Outside the United States	78%*

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

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