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Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Social Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 738 82% 1.7 64% 5.6
1980-1989 681 85% 1.8 71% 6.1
1990-1999 755 92% 1.8 75% 5.9
2000-2009 832 94% 1.8 84% 5.8
2010-2018 885 80% 1.8 30% 5.7
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Engineering Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 390 74% 1.4 87% 4.2
1980-1989 635 80% 1.7 86% 4.8
1990-1999 685 90% 1.8 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,021 87% 1.8 79% 5.2
2010-2018 1,001 80% 1.8 35% 5.1
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
1 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Aerospace and Mechnical Engr Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 64 88% 1.7 77% 4.8
Engineering Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 390 74% 1.4 87% 4.2
1980-1989 635 80% 1.7 86% 4.8
1990-1999 685 90% 1.8 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,021 87% 1.8 79% 5.2
2010-2018 1,001 80% 1.8 35% 5.1
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
2 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Anthropology Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 42 86% 1.7 60% 6.8
1980-1989 34 82% 1.8 65% 7.8
1990-1999 45 93% 1.8 69% 7.4
2000-2009 46 100% 1.8 89% 6.7
2010-2018 51 76% 1.8 10% 6.0
Social Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 738 82% 1.7 64% 5.6
1980-1989 681 85% 1.8 71% 6.1
1990-1999 755 92% 1.8 75% 5.9
2000-2009 832 94% 1.8 84% 5.8
2010-2018 885 80% 1.8 30% 5.7
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
3 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Applied & Computational Math Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1980-1989 31 84% 1.8 84% 4.8
1990-1999 45 93% 1.8 89% 4.8
2000-2009 57 95% 1.8 82% 4.7
2010-2018 52 85% 1.8 37% 4.7
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
4 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Applied Mathematics Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 29 79% 1.7 59% 6.2
1980-1989 6 67% 1.5 50% 5.1
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
5 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Architecture Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 27 96% 1.7 74% 4.6
1980-1989 18 78% 2.1 61% 6.8
1990-1999 36 94% 2.4 72% 6.8
2000-2009 41 95% 2.4 78% 8.2
2010-2018 42 79% 2.4 10% 8.0
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
6 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Art & Archaeology Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 119 89% 2.4 62% 7.8
1980-1989 106 85% 2.3 58% 8.6
1990-1999 110 95% 2.2 73% 7.8
2000-2009 96 94% 2.4 73% 7.0
2010-2018 95 71% 2.4 12% 6.9
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
7 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Astrophysical Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 84 87% 1.7 82% 4.4
1980-1989 117 91% 1.8 81% 5.4
1990-1999 50 96% 1.7 76% 4.4
2000-2009 43 93% 1.8 84% 4.8
2010-2018 50 72% 1.8 36% 5.0
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
8 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Atmospheric & Oceanic Science Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1980-1989 19 100% 1.8 100% 4.4
1990-1999 33 91% 1.8 73% 5.2
2000-2009 23 87% 1.8 78% 5.2
2010-2018 36 92% 1.8 50% 5.0
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
9 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Biochemical Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 71 79% 1.7 70% 5.1
1980-1989 11 45% 1.7 27% 6.2
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
10 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Biology Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 96 92% 1.7 81% 4.8
1980-1989 64 81% 1.7 72% 5.4
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
11 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Chemical and Biological Engr Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 119 97% 1.1 92% 4.4
1980-1989 136 92% 0.8 87% 5.2
1990-1999 117 97% 1.4 90% 5.7
2000-2009 147 93% 1.4 83% 5.3
2010-2018 150 86% 1.4 42% 5.2
Engineering Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 390 74% 1.4 87% 4.2
1980-1989 635 80% 1.7 86% 4.8
1990-1999 685 90% 1.8 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,021 87% 1.8 79% 5.2
2010-2018 1,001 80% 1.8 35% 5.1
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
12 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Chemistry Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 203 95% 1.7 83% 4.8
1980-1989 263 92% 1.4 82% 5.2
1990-1999 243 97% 1.7 80% 5.4
2000-2009 279 94% 1.2 78% 4.9
2010-2018 307 78% 1.4 41% 4.7
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
13 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Civil & Environmental Engr Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 36 78% 0.7 83% 3.8
1980-1989 103 85% 1.8 84% 4.8
1990-1999 89 87% 1.7 70% 4.8
2000-2009 84 77% 1.8 71% 5.0
2010-2018 95 82% 1.8 44% 4.7
Engineering Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 390 74% 1.4 87% 4.2
1980-1989 635 80% 1.7 86% 4.8
1990-1999 685 90% 1.8 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,021 87% 1.8 79% 5.2
2010-2018 1,001 80% 1.8 35% 5.1
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
14 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Civil and Geological Engr Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 6 33% 0.6 50% 2.4
Engineering Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 390 74% 1.4 87% 4.2
1980-1989 635 80% 1.7 86% 4.8
1990-1999 685 90% 1.8 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,021 87% 1.8 79% 5.2
2010-2018 1,001 80% 1.8 35% 5.1
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
15 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Classics Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 49 92% 1.7 65% 5.2
1980-1989 55 87% 1.8 62% 6.6
1990-1999 56 84% 2.8 66% 6.2
2000-2009 58 93% 3.2 78% 6.3
2010-2018 56 73% 2.4 30% 6.0
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
16 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Comparative Literature Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 61 90% 2.7 72% 6.0
1980-1989 79 87% 2.8 71% 6.6
1990-1999 65 94% 2.7 82% 6.8
2000-2009 56 88% 2.8 77% 7.1
2010-2018 59 66% 2.8 29% 6.6
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
17 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Computer Science Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1980-1989 70 80% 1.8 91% 4.8
1990-1999 106 92% 1.8 77% 5.7
2000-2009 197 92% 1.8 80% 5.5
2010-2018 199 76% 1.8 25% 5.1
Engineering Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 390 74% 1.4 87% 4.2
1980-1989 635 80% 1.7 86% 4.8
1990-1999 685 90% 1.8 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,021 87% 1.8 79% 5.2
2010-2018 1,001 80% 1.8 35% 5.1
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
18 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Department of German Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 57 86% 1.7 54% 5.4
1980-1989 49 88% 1.8 61% 5.8
1990-1999 46 83% 1.7 59% 7.6
2000-2009 39 82% 2.4 59% 7.1
2010-2018 31 71% 2.8 16% 6.4
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
19 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
East Asian Studies Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 58 86% 2.4 64% 7.1
1980-1989 62 81% 2.4 65% 6.6
1990-1999 50 98% 2.3 76% 7.4
2000-2009 47 94% 2.2 85% 6.4
2010-2018 58 67% 2.4 14% 6.1
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
20 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1980-1989 14 100% 1.8 93% 5.8
1990-1999 56 89% 1.8 84% 5.8
2000-2009 67 97% 1.8 93% 5.0
2010-2018 78 87% 1.8 38% 5.1
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
21 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Economics Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 206 87% 1.7 73% 4.8
1980-1989 223 89% 1.8 76% 5.2
1990-1999 214 95% 1.8 80% 5.2
2000-2009 235 95% 1.8 88% 5.5
2010-2018 215 83% 1.8 40% 5.7
Social Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 738 82% 1.7 64% 5.6
1980-1989 681 85% 1.8 71% 6.1
1990-1999 755 92% 1.8 75% 5.9
2000-2009 832 94% 1.8 84% 5.8
2010-2018 885 80% 1.8 30% 5.7
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
22 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Electrical Engineering Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1980-1989 127 78% 1.8 86% 4.8
1990-1999 234 94% 1.8 89% 5.2
2000-2009 337 88% 1.8 80% 5.2
2010-2018 286 82% 1.8 37% 5.4
Engineering Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 390 74% 1.4 87% 4.2
1980-1989 635 80% 1.7 86% 4.8
1990-1999 685 90% 1.8 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,021 87% 1.8 79% 5.2
2010-2018 1,001 80% 1.8 35% 5.1
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
23 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Electrical Engr & Computer Sci Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 106 28% 1.7 92% 1.8
1980-1989 57 26% 1.2 93% 2.0
Engineering Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 390 74% 1.4 87% 4.2
1980-1989 635 80% 1.7 86% 4.8
1990-1999 685 90% 1.8 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,021 87% 1.8 79% 5.2
2010-2018 1,001 80% 1.8 35% 5.1
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
24 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
English Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 155 90% 1.7 73% 4.8
1980-1989 117 93% 1.8 71% 5.2
1990-1999 114 95% 1.7 84% 6.4
2000-2009 102 98% 2.2 76% 6.7
2010-2018 95 79% 2.2 23% 6.7
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
25 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
French and Italian Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1980-1989 1 100% 1.8 100% 25.7
1990-1999 3 100% 1.8 100% 6.7
2000-2009 46 91% 1.8 70% 6.1
2010-2018 35 91% 1.8 31% 6.2
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
26 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 22 95% 1.7 73% 4.1
1980-1989 21 95% 1.7 86% 4.4
Engineering Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 390 74% 1.4 87% 4.2
1980-1989 635 80% 1.7 86% 4.8
1990-1999 685 90% 1.8 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,021 87% 1.8 79% 5.2
2010-2018 1,001 80% 1.8 35% 5.1
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
27 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Geosciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 89 89% 1.7 70% 5.4
1980-1989 90 88% 1.7 73% 5.1
1990-1999 64 81% 1.8 67% 4.8
2000-2009 66 88% 1.8 73% 5.4
2010-2018 59 78% 1.8 36% 5.2
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
28 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
History Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 200 87% 1.7 68% 6.4
1980-1989 159 84% 1.8 67% 7.1
1990-1999 157 94% 1.8 80% 6.2
2000-2009 153 95% 1.8 86% 6.1
2010-2018 191 83% 1.8 26% 6.0
Social Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 738 82% 1.7 64% 5.6
1980-1989 681 85% 1.8 71% 6.1
1990-1999 755 92% 1.8 75% 5.9
2000-2009 832 94% 1.8 84% 5.8
2010-2018 885 80% 1.8 30% 5.7
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
29 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
History and Philosophy of Sci Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 17 29% 2.4 24% 7.6
Social Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 738 82% 1.7 64% 5.6
1980-1989 681 85% 1.8 71% 6.1
1990-1999 755 92% 1.8 75% 5.9
2000-2009 832 94% 1.8 84% 5.8
2010-2018 885 80% 1.8 30% 5.7
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
30 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
History of Science Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1990-1999 35 91% 1.8 54% 6.4
2000-2009 37 95% 1.8 89% 6.0
2010-2018 35 86% 1.8 31% 5.9
Social Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 738 82% 1.7 64% 5.6
1980-1989 681 85% 1.8 71% 6.1
1990-1999 755 92% 1.8 75% 5.9
2000-2009 832 94% 1.8 84% 5.8
2010-2018 885 80% 1.8 30% 5.7
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
31 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Linguistics Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 20 85% 1.7 75% 6.1
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
32 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Mathematics Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 143 93% 1.1 82% 3.8
1980-1989 144 95% 1.1 81% 4.1
1990-1999 140 98% 1.2 82% 4.8
2000-2009 136 95% 0.8 90% 4.7
2010-2018 125 96% 0.8 46% 4.7
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
33 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Mechanical & Aerospace Engr Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 37 97% 1.7 92% 4.8
1980-1989 121 84% 1.8 81% 5.1
1990-1999 129 78% 1.8 74% 5.8
2000-2009 177 80% 1.8 76% 5.3
2010-2018 169 74% 1.8 34% 5.2
Engineering Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 390 74% 1.4 87% 4.2
1980-1989 635 80% 1.7 86% 4.8
1990-1999 685 90% 1.8 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,021 87% 1.8 79% 5.2
2010-2018 1,001 80% 1.8 35% 5.1
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
34 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Molecular Biology Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 6 100% 1.7 100% 6.3
1980-1989 92 95% 1.8 93% 5.8
1990-1999 195 92% 1.8 83% 6.2
2000-2009 227 95% 1.4 85% 5.9
2010-2018 205 83% 1.4 35% 5.7
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
35 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Music Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 91 92% 1.7 67% 6.4
1980-1989 73 93% 1.8 62% 8.2
1990-1999 77 94% 1.8 71% 6.9
2000-2009 79 94% 1.8 78% 6.6
2010-2018 74 84% 1.8 22% 6.0
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
36 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Near Eastern Studies Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 63 87% 1.7 62% 5.4
1980-1989 57 86% 2.3 60% 6.6
1990-1999 50 94% 2.2 82% 6.3
2000-2009 51 96% 1.8 84% 6.0
2010-2018 45 69% 2.2 18% 5.7
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
37 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Neuroscience Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 2010-2018 68 71% 2.2 26% 5.4
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
38 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Op Research & Financial Engr Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1990-1999 10 100% 1.8 70% 4.2
2000-2009 79 81% 1.8 77% 4.0
2010-2018 102 80% 1.8 36% 4.7
Engineering Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 390 74% 1.4 87% 4.2
1980-1989 635 80% 1.7 86% 4.8
1990-1999 685 90% 1.8 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,021 87% 1.8 79% 5.2
2010-2018 1,001 80% 1.8 35% 5.1
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
39 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Philosophy Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 105 86% 2.4 67% 5.4
1980-1989 85 79% 2.4 64% 6.8
1990-1999 91 86% 2.4 75% 6.2
2000-2009 94 87% 2.4 73% 5.8
2010-2018 75 68% 2.4 36% 5.0
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
40 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Physics Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 195 91% 1.7 83% 4.8
1980-1989 205 92% 1.7 84% 5.2
1990-1999 231 91% 1.4 85% 5.2
2000-2009 205 97% 1.4 90% 5.0
2010-2018 191 82% 1.4 32% 5.0
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
41 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Plasma Physics Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1990-1999 54 98% 1.8 91% 6.2
2000-2009 65 94% 1.8 78% 6.2
2010-2018 64 84% 1.8 28% 6.0
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
42 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Politics Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 161 81% 1.7 57% 5.8
1980-1989 154 92% 1.8 70% 6.8
1990-1999 141 95% 1.8 74% 6.2
2000-2009 176 94% 1.8 78% 5.9
2010-2018 214 78% 1.8 27% 5.7
Social Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 738 82% 1.7 64% 5.6
1980-1989 681 85% 1.8 71% 6.1
1990-1999 755 92% 1.8 75% 5.9
2000-2009 832 94% 1.8 84% 5.8
2010-2018 885 80% 1.8 30% 5.7
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
43 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Population Studies Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1990-1999 9 67% 1.7 44% 4.4
2000-2009 8 88% 2.2 88% 4.7
2010-2018 22 64% 2.2 27% 4.8
Social Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 738 82% 1.7 64% 5.6
1980-1989 681 85% 1.8 71% 6.1
1990-1999 755 92% 1.8 75% 5.9
2000-2009 832 94% 1.8 84% 5.8
2010-2018 885 80% 1.8 30% 5.7
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
44 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Psychology Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 98 89% 1.7 70% 4.2
1980-1989 105 90% 1.8 78% 4.4
1990-1999 92 88% 1.8 80% 4.8
2000-2009 103 91% 2.2 84% 4.7
2010-2018 82 74% 2.2 39% 4.7
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
45 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Quantitative Computational Bio Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 2000-2009 1 100% 1.6 100% 4.4
2010-2018 63 73% 1.5 27% 5.0
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
46 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Religion Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 48 83% 1.8 65% 5.8
1980-1989 47 87% 2.2 68% 5.6
1990-1999 58 93% 2.7 79% 5.4
2000-2009 61 92% 2.8 84% 5.9
2010-2018 67 61% 2.8 28% 5.7
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
47 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Romance Langs & Lit Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 103 87% 1.7 59% 4.8
1980-1989 114 96% 1.8 70% 6.4
1990-1999 104 91% 1.7 70% 5.8
2000-2009 3 0% 0%
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
48 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Slavic Langs & Lit Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 4 75% 2.1 50% 6.1
1980-1989 3 0% 0%
1990-1999 31 90% 2.4 68% 6.2
2000-2009 27 96% 2.4 74% 6.4
2010-2018 21 67% 2.8 29% 5.9
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
49 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Sociology Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 84 89% 2.1 64% 5.4
1980-1989 62 90% 2.4 76% 5.8
1990-1999 78 87% 2.4 65% 6.8
2000-2009 107 91% 2.4 80% 6.0
2010-2018 101 78% 2.4 23% 5.9
Social Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 738 82% 1.7 64% 5.6
1980-1989 681 85% 1.8 71% 6.1
1990-1999 755 92% 1.8 75% 5.9
2000-2009 832 94% 1.8 84% 5.8
2010-2018 885 80% 1.8 30% 5.7
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
50 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Spanish and Portuguese Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1990-1999 4 100% 1.8 75% 5.8
2000-2009 44 98% 1.8 89% 6.3
2010-2018 44 75% 2.2 27% 5.4
Humanities Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 960 88% 2.1 66% 5.8
1980-1989 866 88% 2.1 65% 6.4
1990-1999 895 92% 2.1 75% 6.6
2000-2009 844 92% 2.4 77% 6.5
2010-2018 797 73% 2.2 23% 6.0
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
51 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Statistics Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 47 91% 1.7 72% 4.2
1980-1989 14 86% 1.7 57% 4.1
Natural Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 1,061 90% 1.7 78% 4.8
1980-1989 1,175 91% 1.7 81% 5.1
1990-1999 1,203 93% 1.7 82% 5.2
2000-2009 1,272 94% 1.8 84% 5.0
2010-2018 1,380 81% 1.6 37% 4.9
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
52 Jul 2018
Ph.D. Completion and Time-to-Degree Analysis
Woodrow Wilson School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 28 11% 1.7 61% 3.1
1980-1989 49 43% 2.1 61% 4.3
1990-1999 76 82% 1.9 82% 4.8
2000-2009 70 93% 2.4 81% 5.0
2010-2018 56 77% 2.0 43% 5.0
Social Sciences Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 738 82% 1.7 64% 5.6
1980-1989 681 85% 1.8 71% 6.1
1990-1999 755 92% 1.8 75% 5.9
2000-2009 832 94% 1.8 84% 5.8
2010-2018 885 80% 1.8 30% 5.7
Graduate School Number Matriculated % General Exam Completed Time to Generals % Ph.D. Completed Time to Degree
Cohort Decade 1970-1979 3,149 86% 1.7 72% 4.8
1980-1989 3,357 87% 1.8 76% 5.4
1990-1999 3,538 92% 1.8 79% 5.8
2000-2009 3,969 92% 1.8 81% 5.6
2010-2018 4,063 79% 1.8 32% 5.3
* Median of those who completed the Ph.D.
53 Jul 2018