When you enroll at the University Graduate School at IU Bloomington, you’re receiving a degree of the highest quality. Our students outperform their peers in other colleges and universities across the nation.
IU graduate students take less time to complete their Ph.D.’s than students at peer institutions in all areas of study.
| Area of Study | Ph.D.'s Awarded 2011–2016 | Median Time to Degree (years) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Graduate School | Peer Institutions | ||
| Business | 78 | 4.9 | N/A |
| Education | 378 | 6.3 | N/A |
| Humanities | 551 | 0 | 9.3 |
| Life Sciences | 268 | 5.9 | 6.9 |
| Physical/Earth | 274 | 5.7 | 6.7 |
| Social Sciences | 565 | 6.9 | 7.7 |
| Other | 388 | 6.1 | 9.7 |
Students who enter a Ph.D. program at IU are more likely to complete it within 7 to 10 years than students at other schools across the country.
| Area of Study | Ph.D.'s Awarded 2011–2016 | Completion Rates | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Graduate School | National Average | ||||
| 7-year | 10-year | 7-year | 10-year | ||
| Business | 78 | 77.6% | 88.2% | N/A | N/A |
| Education | 378 | 51.1% | 67.8% | N/A | N/A |
| Humanities | 551 | 22.4% | 55.1% | 29.3% | 49.3% |
| Life Sciences | 268 | 57.0% | 79.6% | 53.7% | 62.9% |
| Physical/Earth | 274 | 43.1% | 61.3% | 48.2% | 54.7% |
| Social Sciences | 565 | 32.9% | 53.1% | 40.9% | 55.9% |
| Other | 388 | 41.5% | 61.5% | N/A | N/A |