Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Plant Sciences, University of Washington-Seattle Campus

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Degree Completion

Time to Degree

(Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
 
Plant Sciences, University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students) 6.9

Employment Outcomes

Employment Status at Graduation

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?77%
Negotiating with specific organizations 8%*
Still seeking 15%
Other 0%*

Type of Job

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc 40%
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position) 14%*
Private sector 11%*
Government 35%

Primary Job Responsibilities

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development 58%
Teaching 25%*
Management or administration 3%*
Professional services to individuals 14%*

Job Location

(Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States 45%
Outside the United States 55%
* Value is missing. The value shown is based on the average for other programs in the same field. Learn more.
Data are for all Plant Sciences degree recipients from University of Washington-Seattle Campus and may include graduates from more than one program.

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