Religious Studies
Ph.D. Admissions Data - Fall 2007 Entering Class
Number of applicants 291
Number of students enrolled 13
   
     
Ph.D. Degree Information
Number of registered students, Fall 2007 65
Number of degrees awarded 2006-2007 10
Median years to Ph.D. 7.3
Percent of students awarded Ph.D. 68%
Notes: Median years to Ph.D. for degrees awarded in 1998-99 thru 2006-07. Calculated from first enrollment to degree conferral date in May or December. Percent of students awarded Ph.D. for students who entered the Graduate School from Fall 1993 thru Fall 1997.
   
     
Reported Career Data
Initial Position at Time of Dissertation Submission
  Number Percent
Faculty 35 64%
Postdoctoral position 2 4%
Non-academic position 5 9%
Not yet employed and seeking 11 20%
Not seeking employment 2 4%
Total Responses to Survey 55 100%
No data available 3  
Ph.D.s awarded (2000-01 thru 2006-07) 58  
Notes: These data are collected at the time the dissertation is submitted to the Graduate School. This can be several months or more prior to Commencement. Actual percentage obtaining employment may be higher.
 
Position Held Five Years After Graduation
  Number Percent
Faculty 32 66%
Postdoctoral position 8 16%
Non-academic position 7 15%
Seeking employment 1 2%
Not seeking employment 0 0%
Total Responses to Survey 48 100%
No data available 20  
Ph.D.s awarded (1995-96 thru 2001-02) 68