Computation Methodology

Doctoral Time-to-degree

  • Start date = first day of month beginning the first semester in doctoral status
  • End date = first day of the final month of the semester during which all degree requirements were met
  • Days elapsed between start and end dates divided by 365 = time-to-degree (fraction of a year)
  • No distinctions based on prior master’s degree, leaves away from program

Master's Time-to-degree

  • Start date = first day of month beginning the first semester registered as a student pursuing the degree that ultimately was conferred
  • End date = first day of the final month of the semester when degree requirements were met as a student pursuing the degree that ultimately was conferred
  • Days elapsed between start and end dates divided by 365 = time-to-degree (fraction of a year)
  • No distinctions based on type of master’s degree, full/part-time status, distance status, or leaves away from program

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