What are career prospects for graduates of the Ph.D. program?
It is difficult to give a general answer to this question, since the answer can depend on the particular specialization and goals of the student. You should first read the answer to the previous question, if you have not done so already. Many of our doctoral students are already employed, and continue with their current jobs when they graduate. Such students may receive a promotion when they graduate. In some cases, the employer has subsidized the education of the student, and in such cases the employer may have clear and specified goals for the employee. Certain careers may require a Ph.D. degree. This is commonly true for faculty positions at a university. (Some of our graduates take faculty positions when they graduate.) Depending on the university, a faculty position may involve mostly teaching, or it may require a mix of teaching and research. Graduates may also consider teaching positions at community colleges or similar educational institutions. These positions typically place l
It is difficult to give a general answer to this question, since the answer can depend on the particular specialization and goals of the student. Many of our doctoral students are already employed, and continue with their current jobs when they graduate. Such students may receive a promotion when they graduate. In some cases, the employer has subsidized the education of the student, and in such cases the employer may have clear and specified goals for the employee. Certain careers may require a Ph.D. degree. This is commonly true for faculty positions at a university. (Some of our graduates take faculty positions when they graduate.) Depending on the university, a faculty position may involve mostly teaching, or it may require a mix of teaching and research. Graduates may also consider teaching positions at community colleges or similar educational institutions. These positions typically place less emphasis on research. Another source of employment is in government laboratories or rese
