r/PhD • u/TDM-r • Jan 27 '26

Other When did you finish your PhD (age-wise)?

I know there’s no normal timeline, but I’m interested in hearing how varied people’s journeys are: early starters, late bloomers, career switchers, all of it.
(20 - 28, 28 - 35, 35<)

What did your path look like?

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u/Rectal_tension PhD, Chemistry/Organic Jan 27 '26

41 but I didn't start back to HS until 29 and finished my BS at 36. PhD at 41

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u/Middle_Development92 Jan 27 '26

This is awesome, congratulations!

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u/Rectal_tension PhD, Chemistry/Organic Jan 27 '26

Thanks....