Outcomes for Recent Graduates — International Relations, University of Chicago

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Degree Completion

Time to Degree

(Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
 
Political Science, University of Chicago
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students) 7.7

Employment Outcomes

Employment Status at Graduation

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?64%
Negotiating with specific organizations 5%*
Still seeking 31%
Other 0%*

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 33%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) 51%
Private sector 16%
Government 0%

Primary Job Responsibilities

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development 32%
Teaching 53%
Management or administration 0%
Professional services to individuals 15%*

Job Location

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States 46%
Outside the United States 54%
* Value is missing. The value shown is based on the average for other programs in the same field. Learn more.
Data are for all Political Science degree recipients from University of Chicago and may include graduates from more than one program.

The graduate school rankings on PhDs.org have been made possible by grants from The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and The Burroughs Wellcome Fund.
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