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| Abstract Title: | An investigative study of retention rates in physics graduate programs |
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| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
| Abstract: | Graduate students and degree holders play a central role in the growth of science and technology for both institutions and the country. Historically STEM graduate programs have had a low retention rate, potentially causing a high cost for both those leaving the programs and for society at large. Here, we look at a multi-year study of the Integrated Postsecondary Education System with a focus on the retention rates for these students and how the trends compare to current literature on the topic. By observing the trends, we can make general observation about the current state of graduate education in the United States. We find that the data while comparable to other research done on the topic does raise questions about current methods of calculating retention and its value. |
| Session Time: | Poster Session C |
| Poster Number: | C-62 |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Christopher Overton University of Georgia |
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