Which PhD Career Path is Right for You?
It’s certainly difficult to tell what career would make you happy if you don’t know what each career actually entails. For this reason, we cover many of the options available to PhDs including opportunities in the fields of:
- Academia
- Government
- Sales
- Consulting
- Law
- Technology Transfer
- Entrepreneurship
- Pharma/Biotech
- Venture Capital
- Finance
- Public Policy
- Writing
Within each category, we attempt to cover all of the most important information such as possible entry points, the application process, progression/promotions, expected work hours, compensation, and exit options. Of course, all numbers are averages and experiences may differ from one firm to another within the same job description, but this information should prove useful when trying to compare one career path to another in terms of general expectations.