PhD Programs: Finding the Right Fit

Students

Duke English Professor Jarvis C. McInnis offers insight to what students should look for in a PhD program: "“If you are a woman, person of color, queer person, or another underrepresented minority, consider the university’s and department’s track record with people whose identities are similar to yours. Do they tend to thrive there, or do they tend to leave the program prematurely? You should also inquire into the department’s job-placement rate and the average time to degree. This information can speak volumes about how well the department prepares and supports its students (the economy and the changing landscape of the academic job market notwithstanding).”

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