Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Psychology, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Psychology, The University of Texas at Arlington
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students)	6.0
Employment Outcomes
Employment Status at Graduation † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?	50%
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	16%*
Still seeking	34%*
Other	0%
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	41%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	28%*

Private sector	24%*
Government	7%*
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	24%*
Teaching	23%*
Management or administration	2%*
Professional services to individuals	51%*
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	72%*
Outside the United States	28%*

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

† Data are for all Psychology degree recipients from The University of Texas at Arlington and may include graduates from more than one program.