Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Education Research, Vanderbilt University

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Education Research, Vanderbilt University
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students)	5.2
Employment Outcomes
Employment Status at Graduation † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?	78%
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	7%*
Still seeking	14%
Other	1%*
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	12%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	75%

Private sector	9%*
Government	4%*
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	21%
Teaching	48%
Management or administration	21%
Professional services to individuals	10%
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	44%*
Outside the United States	56%*

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

† Data are for all Education Research degree recipients from Vanderbilt University and may include graduates from more than one program.