Prospective Students
Doctoral Program
Student Profile
The Ph.D. program typically has 12-15 students enrolled in the doctoral program.
In 2004-2005, LER Ph.D. students came from seven countries and a wide variety of undergraduate institutions.
Ph.D. Students |
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| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | |
| Total | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
| Female | 11 | 12 | 9 | 5 |
| Male | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 |
| International | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
| African American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Indian | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Diverse Backgrounds
Students at LER also come from a wide range of backgrounds. Undergraduate degrees of our students include psychology, sociology, business administration, accounting, economics, communications and political science. 77% of the students entering the Ph.D. program have a master's degree and several have had prior work experience. We value and encourage a diverse population.