Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Forestry and Forest Sciences, University of Kentucky

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Forestry and Forest Sciences, University of Kentucky
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%
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Negotiating with specific organizations	4%*
Still seeking	19%
Other	0%*
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	51%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	17%*

Private sector	25%
Government	8%*
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	43%
Teaching	29%*
Management or administration	3%*
Professional services to individuals	24%
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	50%
Outside the United States	50%

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

† Data are for all Forestry and Forest Sciences degree recipients from University of Kentucky and may include graduates from more than one program.