Ph.D. Career Pathways Alumni Survey

  • Majority of alumni felt well prepared for a variety of research skills
  • 50% of alumni did not change their career goals after earning their Ph.D.
  • 70% of alumni said the U of A prepared them well or very well for their current job
  • 80% of alumni would or probably would pursue a Ph.D. again
  • 80% of alumni would or probably would pursue a Ph.D. again in the same field
  • 76% of alumni believe their Ph.D. is closely related to their current job
  • 74% of alumni are working in the economic sector they anticipated
  • 57% of alumni are working in an academic setting
  • 41% of alumni are working in business-for-profit areas

 

Programs in Study:

  • Chemistry
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Poultry Science
  • Psychology
  • Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
  • History
  • Philosophy

Data Collection:

  • 15 years, 8 years and 3 years post-graduation

Response Rate:

  • 35%