Career satisfaction and the impact of UK doctoral graduates
Overall, doctoral graduates are very positive about their jobs and the extent to which they feel their doctoral experience helps them to have impact in their workplace and career.
Data from What Do Researchers Do: Early Career Progression shows that:
- 92% reported high levels of career satisfaction
- 86% felt their doctoral degree experience prepared them well for or helped them progress towards their career aspirations
- 79% thought their doctorate was important in gaining their current job
- 91% believed their doctoral experience helped them to be innovative in the workplace
- 88% believed it helped them to make a difference there
- 80% thought the experience helped them influence the work of others
- 85% believed that it enhanced their quality of life.
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