Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Psychology and Human Development (Peabody), Vanderbilt University

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Degree Completion

Time to Degree

(Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
 
Psychology, Vanderbilt University
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students) 8.7
 
Psychology, Clinical, Vanderbilt University
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students) 9.2

Employment Outcomes

Employment Status at Graduation

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?75%
Negotiating with specific organizations 7%*
Still seeking 17%
Other 0%*

Employment Status at Graduation

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?77%
Negotiating with specific organizations 8%*
Still seeking 14%*
Other 0%*
 
Psychology, Vanderbilt University

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 63%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) 24%
Private sector 10%*
Government 3%*
 
Psychology, Clinical, Vanderbilt University

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 55%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) 27%
Private sector 12%*
Government 6%*
 
Psychology, Vanderbilt University

Primary Job Responsibilities

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development 38%
Teaching 23%*
Management or administration 2%*
Professional services to individuals 37%*
 
Psychology, Clinical, Vanderbilt University

Primary Job Responsibilities

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development 13%*
Teaching 0%
Management or administration 0%*
Professional services to individuals 86%*
 
Psychology, Vanderbilt University

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%*
 
Psychology, Clinical, Vanderbilt University

Job Location

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States NA
Outside the United States NA
* 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 Vanderbilt University and may include graduates from more than one program.

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