Outcomes for Recent Graduates — Chemistry, College of William and Mary

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Degree Completion
Time to Degree † (Source: SED, 2000–2004) ?
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	Chemistry, College of William and Mary
Median years required to complete a doctorate (full-time and part-time students)	4.3
Employment Outcomes
Employment Status at Graduation † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
Job / contract / definite commitment ?	74%*
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Negotiating with specific organizations	6%*
Still seeking	20%*
Other	0%
Type of Job † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Postdoc	56%*
Educational institution (nonpostdoctoral position)	12%*

Private sector	32%*
Government	0%*
Primary Job Responsibilities † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For those with a definite commitment at graduation)
Research and development	76%*
Teaching	20%*
Management or administration	0%*
Professional services to individuals	4%*
Job Location † (Source: SED, 2000–2004)
(For non-US citizens on temporary visas with a definite commitment at graduation)
In the United States	89%*
Outside the United States	11%*

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

† Data are for all Chemistry degree recipients from College of William and Mary and may include graduates from more than one program.