On average, ethnic minorities don't complete their doctoral degrees as quickly as white students, according to new research by the Council of Graduate Schools PhD Completion Project. However, the disparity is larger in the social sciences—which include psychology—than in the math and physical sciences.
Ten-year completion rate in percentages:
|
African- American |
Asian-Amerian |
Hispanic |
White |
|
|
Engineering |
47 |
53 |
55 |
60 |
|
Life Sciences |
60 |
47 |
54 |
60 |
|
Math and Physical Sciences |
37 |
53 |
53 |
52 |
|
Social Sciences |
47 |
44 |
55 |
57 |
Source: Council of Graduate Schools PhD Completion Project, September 2008 report.