Physics PhD – some statistics

APS 2013 Graduate Education in Physics Conference | Feb 1, 2013Cherry Murray

In-depth learning - subfield

Apprenticeship in research

Physics PhD’s grad enrollments

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Physics PhD’s grad enrollments

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Physics PhD’s Employed by Sector

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Employer Type by Year of PhD (%) – 2001

Year of PhD indus acad gov1946 – 1965 36% 49% 15% 1966 – 1970 38% 42% 20% 1971 – 1975 45% 31% 23% 1976 – 1980 46% 28% 26% 1981 – 1985 47% 34% 18% 1986 – 1990 41% 36% 21% 1991 – 1995 56% 28% 15% 1996 – 2000 57% 31% 10% Total 46% 34% 19%

http://www.aip.org/statistics

Younger PhD’s Are more likely to be employed by industry

Physics PhD’s one year out

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http://www.aip.org/statistics

US Physics Faculty – demographics?

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http://www.aip.org/statistics

Physics Faculty Hiring

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http://www.aip.org/statistics

Physics Faculty

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http://www.aip.org/statistics

Physics PhD’s one Year out

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Daily use of Interpersonal and Management Skills – recent Physics PhD’s

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http://www.aip.org/statistics

Daily use of scientific and technical knowledge learned in PhD work

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http://www.aip.org/statistics

http://www.aip.org/statistics

Advisor helpful in career planning?

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http://www.aip.org/statistics

http://www.aip.org/statistics

Final Thoughts

Thank YouQ & A

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