Its likely that during especially busy periods – such as when youre writing up – you may work considerably longer hours. If youre studying a part-time PhD, your workload will be halved, at around 17 and a half hours per week. Depending on your schedule, this might be across a full week or a few days.

What percentage of PhD students drop out?

Doctoral attrition rates are high in North America: an estimated 40% to 50% of candidates never finish. Though these rates have been relatively stable over time, the issue is of growing concern given recent increases in PhD enrollment.

What is the salary of a PhD student?

It takes an average of six years to earn a PhD in the US. Unlike some European countries, there is no mandated minimum salary or national salary scale for PhD students in the US. PhD students earn between $15,000 and $30,000 a year depending on their institution, field of study, and location.

Why are so many PhD students depressed?

A lack of positive career prospects, space, and resources to succeed, and a general feeling that they were less valued and not included in their departments, contributed to doctoral students experiencing depression and a lower life satisfaction compared to masters students.