Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Biological Sciences - Molecular Biology, University of Southern California

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Degree Completion

Time to Degree

(Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
 
Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology, University of Southern California
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students) 5.7

Employment Outcomes

Employment Status at Graduation

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?63%
Negotiating with specific organizations 11%*
Still seeking 27%
Other 0%*

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 71%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) 10%*
Private sector 19%
Government 0%*

Primary Job Responsibilities

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development 43%
Teaching 42%*
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 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 University of Southern California 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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