Over the last 10 years, 72 students have graduated from PMB. The average time to degree is 5.7 years.
PMB Career Outcomes for PhDs Graduating After Year 2000
| Position | Upon Graduating | Currently | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | % | Number | % | |
| Academic faculty | 2 | 2.2 | 11 | 12 |
| Academic staff scientists | 1 | 1.1 | 3 | 3.3 |
| Industrial research | 0 | 0 | 16 | 17.4 |
| Government research | 3 | 3.3 | 8 | 8.7 |
| Science-related non-research | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| Pursuing postdoctoral or other further training | 68 | 73.9 | 26 | 28.3 |
| Non-science-related | 4 | 4.3 | 9 | 9.8 |
| Information unavailable | 2 | 2.2 | 8 | 8.7 |
| Totals | 92 | 100 | 92 | 100 |
Academic faculty includes individuals who hold faculty positions at institutions of higher education in the U.S. and abroad. Science-related non-research includes patent law, technology transfer, business development, scientific writing, science policy, and other similar careers.
During the same period, 12 (10%) students left the program with a master’s degree, typically to pursue training in a different field, and nine others left without a degree (7%).