EASTERN UNIVERSITY POST-GRADUATION REPORT 2017 FIRST DESTINATION SU RVEY: TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE BACCALAUREATE COLLEG ES
Eastern University Office for Talent and Career Development | www.eastern.edu/careers 2 TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE BACCALAUREATE COLLEGES: Class of 2017 First Destination Survey ABOUT THE SURVEY
The first destination survey provides an overview regarding the status of Eastern University Traditional Undergraduate Baccalaureate (TUB) alumni within six to nine months of graduation. For the purposes of this survey, “Class of 2017” is defined as a TUB student who graduated in August 2016, December 2016, May 2017.
The Office for Talent and Career Development gathered statistics using the professional guidelines set forth by NACE (the National Association for Colleges and Employers). Using the First Destination Survey software in Handshake, the FDS survey was distributed electronically to TUB alumni in early 2018. Data was also gathered via paper surveys at December 2016 and May 2017 graduation rehearsals. Faculty members were contacted via email in spring 2018 about graduates whose status remained unknown. Additionally, information on non-responders was captured from updated professional profiles on social media sites (primarily LinkedIn) as well as employer webpages.
Through this extensive process, we obtained an 85% knowledge rate of the Class of 2017. “Knowledge rate”, as defined by NACE, is the “percent of graduates for which an institution has reasonable and verifiable information concerning the graduates’ post-graduation career activities.” Our intention is to provide a summary of first destination highlights, as well as a specific breakdown by TUB Colleges for the Class of 2017.
Submitted by Sarah Todd, M.Ed. ’13, Director for Talent and Career Development, 5/17/18
GENERAL SUMMARY 97% of the Class of 2017 survey respondents are employed, involved in post- graduate education, serving in full-time volunteer work, or in the military within 6-9 months of graduation.
Graduates of the Class of 2017 were asked to identify their primary activity 6-9 months after graduation.
1 1 3 76% Employed
19 19% Graduate or Professional School
1% Participating in missions/service
1% Military Service 76
3% Still Seeking Employment
Eastern University Talent and Career Development | www.eastern.edu/careers 3 HOW EU GRADUATES COMPARE TO NATIONAL STATISTICS
NACE, the National Association for Colleges and Employers, collects national first destination data annually. Compare the NACE First Destinations for the College Class of 2016 (published June 2017) to Eastern University TUB First Destinations 2017 data: NACE First Destinations Class of 2016 TUB First Destinations 2017 Survey
Employed: 63.5% Employed: 76% + 1% in Volunteer Service = 77% Graduate/Professional School: 17.5% Graduate/Professional School: 19% Military: 1.7% Military: 1% Seeking: 16.1% Seeking: 3%
WHERE OUR GRADUATES GO 64% of Class of 2017 survey respondents reside in Pennsylvania, but our graduates can be found all over the United States and beyond. Some members of the Class of 2017 live overseas in the United Kingdom, Spain, China, Ecuador, and Guatemala.
Geographic Destinations of TUB Class of 2017 Graduates
4.5 4.5 64% Pennsylvania 3 3 13% Other US States
8 8% New Jersey
3% Maryland
13 3% International 64 4.5% New York
4.5% Delaware
Eastern University Talent and Career Development | www.eastern.edu/careers 4 EMPLOYMENT 76% of the Class of 2017 survey respondents reported employment as their primary activity following graduation. 90% of those employed are working in full-time positions. 93% of employed graduates indicate their current job is related or somewhat related to their major. 90% of employed graduates are very satisfied or satisfied with their current employment.
Type of Employment Salary
13 10 19 90% Full-Time 13% Less than $20,000
10% Part-Time 68% $20,000- $44,999 19% $45,000- $69,999 90 68
Relation of Job to Major Satisfaction with Current Among Employed Students Employment
28% Very Satisfied
74% Related 5 7 5 28 62% Satisfied 19 19% Somewhat Related 5% Neither 7% Not Related Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied 74 62 5% Dissatisfied
Eastern University Talent and Career Development | www.eastern.edu/careers 5 SAMPLING OF EMPLOYERS FOR THE CLASS OF 2017 Access Services Mars, Inc. Administrative Concepts, Inc. MCC Warwick Family Services Aeropostale McCormick Taylor Ancestors Unknown Mennonite Central Committee ATI Physical Therapy Mercy Medical Center Atria Senior Living MSQ Ventures Bebashi – Transition to Hope Mullen Coughlin LLC Beebe Healthcare Neiman Marcus BioTelemetry, Inc. Open Minds Boninfante Friction, Inc. Orangetheory Fitness Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia Patient First Breg Penn Medicine Catholic Community Services Penn State Hershey Medical Center Christina School District Phoebe Ministries Clipper Magazine QVC Computer Aid, Inc. Radnor Township CORA Services Roberts Wesleyan College Corporate Fitness Works Sanctuary Counseling Cru Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Data Recognition Corporation Sodexo Delaware State Parks SolomonEdwards Group, LLC Discover Financial Services St. Ann’s Community Eastern University St. James School EBS TEKsystems eMoney Advisor The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Esperanza Academy The City School Evergreen Health Center The Hertz Corporation FoodCorps The Melting Pot Fulbright U.S. Student Program The Salvation Army Geisinger Health System Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation Gerard Daniel Worldwide Trinity Logistics Solutions Giant Food Stores Urban Impact Foundation Great Oaks Charter Schools Urban Promise Great Wolf Lodge Vanguard Harley-Davidson Motor Company Victory Early Learning Academy Health Federation of Philadelphia Volvo Car USA Holmesburg Christian Academy Walt Disney Company Immanuel Christian School Weis Markets InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, USA Wellspan Philhaven Behavioral Healthcare John T. Mather Memorial Hospital World Prime Communications, Inc. Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Youth Villages KidsPeace
Lehigh Carbon Community College Lehigh Valley Health Network Love Thy Neighborhood
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1 Employment Categories
3 4 60% For-Profit Business
32% School/Nonprofit 32 4% Church/Para-church 60 3% Government 1% Self-Employed
GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS 19% of the Class of 2017 survey respondents reported graduate or professional education as their primary activity following graduation. The majority of graduates pursuing graduate or professional education are in Social Sciences (34%) and Health/Medicine (24%).
Graduate/Professional Education 3 2 34% Social Sciences 5 24% Health & Medicine 10 34 12% Education 10% Sciences/Math 10 10% Seminary 5% Humanities 12 3% Other 24 2% Business
GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS CHOSEN BY CLASS OF 2017
Auburn University National Institutes of Health Bay Path University Oxford University Case Western Reserve University Roberts Wesleyan College Columbia University Seton Hill University Duke University Stockton University Eastern University Temple University Edinboro University of Pennsylvania University of Maryland Gannon University University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Kings College Medicine La Salle University University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Liberty University Dentistry Logan University University of Sterling Memphis Theological Seminary Villanova University Montgomery County Community College West Chester University Nashotah House Widener University Eastern University Talent and Career Development | www.eastern.edu/careers 6 INTERNSHIPS & PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE 86% of the Class of 2017 survey respondents reported participating in an internship/student teaching/practical experience while enrolled at Eastern. 86% of those received academic credit for those experiences. The majority of respondents (72%) completed internships during their senior year; 65% completed two or more internships.
Students Who Participated In Students Who Received Internships/Practical Academic Credit at EU for Experience Prior to their Internships/ Practical Graduation Experiences 14 86% Participated 14 86% Received Credit
14% Did Not Participate 14% Did Not Receive 86 Credit 86
Paid vs. Unpaid Student When Students Completed Internships/Practical Internships/Practical Experiences Experiences 36% Paid
36 64% Unpaid 72% Senior Year 64 43% Junior Year 4 8.5 9 18% Summer Before Senior Year 18 72 Number of 9% Sophomore Year Internships/Practical
8.5% Summer Before Experiences Completed Junior Year 38% Two 43 2 4% Freshman Year 10 35% One 15% Three 15 38 3% Summer Before 2% Four Sophomore Year 10% Five or more (Multiple Responses Allowed) 35
Eastern University Talent and Career Development | www.eastern.edu/careers 7 SAMPLE OF INTERNSHIP/ PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE ORGANIZATIONS
96% of survey respondents who completed internships/practical experiences believe those experiences were helpful in securing employment after graduation.
ABA2DAY Geisinger Medical Center Adidas Future 500 Soccer ID Camps Genesis HealthCare American Baptist Churches International Gilbert Spruance Elementary School Ministries Global Philadelphia Association AREUFIT Health Services Haverford School AtlantiCare Hospital Health Care Access Bethany Christian Services Heritage School Black Horse Pike Regional School District HighTower Brandywine Hospital Hilltop Prep School Broadway Bound Dance Academy Hope in the Marketplace Bryn Mawr Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Impact Services Camp Icthus Independence LED Camp Swatara International Opera Theater Cape Christian Academy Jenkins Arboretum Cape May City School John Templeton Foundation Carley Event Consulting, LLC Lakeside Education Catholic Charities Lakeside Girls Academy CCCNJ Lancaster General Health Chester County Conservation District Laurel House Chester County Hospital Leesburg Community Church Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Major League Ultimate Church of the Good Samaritan Mid Maryland Performing Arts Center Church World Service NASA Citizens for the Reelection of Louise Slaughter NextGen Climate Club La Maison Nordstrom Come Unity Operating Systems Migration Community Chapel Church of the Nazarene Opportunity Finance Network Contempra Dance Studio and Theater Paoli Presbyterian Church Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia Union CrowdSurf Phoenixville Area Community Services Crown Golf Management Rebel Hill Consulting Daniel Pope Karate Salvation Army Dollar Financial Group The Crime Victims Center of Chester County Eastern University Uncommon Individual Foundation Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore Valley Youth House Einstein Medical Center Vista Family Support Services Friends of Carmel
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SUMMARY OF FIRST DESTINATION ACTIVITY BY COLLEGE/ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT Advanced Seeking Status Academic Dept/Major Employed Degree Employment Unknown Total COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Biology Department BA in Biological Studies 1 1 2 BS in Biology 4 2 1 7 BS in Environmental Science 2 2
Chemistry Department BS in Biochemistry 3 3 6
Communication Studies Department BA in Communication Studies (Interpersonal) 4 1 5 BA in Communication Studies (Media) 2 1 1 1 5 BA in Communication Studies (Digital) 1 1 BA in Communication Studies (Strategic) 1 1
English Department BA in English (Literature) 4 1 5 BA in English (Writing) 5 2 2 9
Fine Arts Department BA in Dance 4 1 5 BA in Music (Church Music) 1 1 BA in Music (Composition/Electronic) 1 1 BA in Music (Education) 1 1 BA in Music (Performance) 1 1 BA in Music (General) 7 1 8
History Department BA in History 2 3 1 1 7
Individualized Major BA/BS Individualized 2 1 3
Language and Cultural Studies Department BA in Spanish 3 3
Mathematics Department BA in Mathematics 1 2 2 5
Philosophy Department BA in Philosophy 1 1 1 3
Theology Department BA in Biblical Studies 1 2 3 BA in Theological Studies 2 2
Youth Ministry Department BA in Youth Ministry 4 1 1 6
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Advanced Seeking Status Academic Dept/Major Employed Degree Employment Unknown Total COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP Business Department BS in Accounting and Finance 8 3 11 BA in Economic Development 4 1 5 BA in Entrepreneurial Studies 4 4 BS in Management 22 7 29 BA in Marketing 7 2 9
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Education Department BS in Early Childhood Education 8 3 3 14 BS in Middle Level Education 2 1 3
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Kinesiology Department BS in Athletic Training 3 4 7 BS in Exercise Science 6 4 1 1 12
Missiology and Anthropology Department BA in Missiology and Anthropology (Anth) 1 1 BA in Missiology and Anthropology (Miss) 2 1 3
Nursing Department BS in Nursing (BSN) 18 1 19
Political Science Department BA in Political Science 3 2 4 9
Psychology Department BA in Psychology 20 4 24 BS in Psychology 1 1
Social Work Department BSW 14 4 1 2 21
Sociology and Criminal Justice Department BA in Criminal Justice 3 2 5 BS in Sociology 2 5 7
TOTALS 183 40 7 46 276
Eastern University Talent and Career Development | www.eastern.edu/careers 11 Specific First Destinations by College/Academic Department COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Biology Department Graduate Student, University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine Graduate Student, Case Western Reserve University, Bioethics Sales Associate, Microcenter Biological Science Technician, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Volunteer, FoodCorps Science Teacher, UrbanPromise Wilmington Pharmacy Tech, Phoebe Ministries Conservation Education Presenter, Walt Disney Company Environmental Specialist, McCormick Taylor
Chemistry Department Doctoral Student, Temple University, Dentistry Doctoral Student, National Institutes of Health Post Bac Cancer Research Training Award Program Graduate Student, University of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry Medical Assistant, Patient First Protein Purification Engineer, Cure and Sure Biotech Co. LTD Clinical Trial Assistant, Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
Communication Studies Department Graduate Student, La Salle University, Strategic Communication English Language Assistant, Spanish Department of Education, Culture, and Sport Graduate Enrollment Counselor, Eastern University Communications and Event Associate, Mennonite Central Committee Administrative Assistant, Stradley Ronon Office Assistant, Swarthmore Pediatrics Videographer, Photographer, and Editor, MyNEWPhilly Product Coordinator, QVC
English Department Graduate Student, Seton Hill University, Writing Graduate Student, West Chester University, School Counseling Middle School Teacher, The City School Executive Assistant, Boninfante Friction, Inc. Writing Tutor, Lehigh Carbon Community College Circulation Assistant, Phoenixville Public Library Co-teacher, St. James School Front Desk Agent, Great Wolf Lodge Test Scorer, Data Recognition Corporation Circulation Assistant, North Point Branch Library Customer Service Representative, Administrative Concepts, Inc.
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Fine Arts Department DANCE Graduate Student, King’s College, Certificate in Early Childhood Education Dance Instructor, Freelance Dancer and Twirl Service Coordinator, Pathways to Housing Title Processor, Trident Land Transfer Director, Pre-Professional Ballet Company, Contempic School of Ballet
MUSIC Music Ministries, Upper Merion Baptist Church Model, Evie Mansfield Talent Agency Music Department, Salvation Army Sales and Customer Service, Bristol Amish Market Front End Cashier, Giant Food Stores Cashier, Giant Food Stores Reservation Center Team Leader, Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation Music Teacher, Cygnus Creative Arts Centre Systems Technician, Sage Technology Solutions
History Department Graduate Student, Eastern University, M.Ed. Multicultural Education Graduate Student, Auburn University, Landscape Architecture Graduate Student, Liberty University, Public Policy: International Affairs Special Education Social Studies Teacher, Esperanza Academy Lead Interpreter, Delaware State Parks Individualized Major Graduate Student, Villanova University, College of Engineering, Water Resources & Environmental Engineering Program Director, New Person Ministries Language and Cultural Studies Department Spanish Translator/Interpreter, Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 Teaching Assistant, The Fulbright Program Extended Substitute for Spanish, Haverford High School Mathematics Department Doctoral Student, Temple University, Mathematics Graduate Student, Villanova University, Environmental Engineering Math Teacher, Gateway Regional Board of Education
Philosophy Department Graduate Student, Nashota House, M.Div Service Member, FoodCorps
Theology Department BIBLICAL STUDIES Student Ministry Pastor, Solid Ground Church
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THEOLOGICAL STUDIES Call Center Representative, A1 Family Dental Care Assistant Office Manager, Admissions, Eastern University
Youth Ministry Department Graduate Student, Memphis Theological Seminary, “The Center for Youth Ministry Training” Tutor, Great Oaks Charter School Chef Feature, Sodexo Options Coordinator, Urban Impact Foundation Moppets Coordinator, MOPS International
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP Business Department ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Substitute Teacher, Duval County Public Schools Accounting Associate, RS Microwave Inc. I-Gaming/Finance Accounting Specialist, Golden Nugget Fund Financial Associate, Vanguard Operations Associate, Vanguard MO Operations Analyst 2, SolomonEdwards Group, LLC Associate Controller, Advanced Communication Technologies Assistant Project Manager, Mars, Inc.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Graduate Student, Roberts Wesleyan College, Initial Childhood and Special Education, M.Ed. Client Services Specialist, Vanguard Recruitment Assistant, Love Thy Neighborhood Repair and Service Technician, Queen Appliance Wholesale Account Manager, Acer Exhibits
ENTREPRENUERIAL STUDIES Audit Associate, KPMG Client Support Specialist, eMoney Advisor Aftercare Counselor, Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia Enrollment Operations Specialist, Eastern University MANAGEMENT Customer Care Associate, Health Advocate, Inc. Chief Marketing Officer, Crown Golf Management Infantry Officer, United States Army Boatsmate, United States Navy Credit Analyst, Discover Financial Services Assistant Baseball Coach, Eastern University English Language Consultant, iTutor Group Merchandising Coordinator, eCommerce Pharmaceutical Sales Technician, Weis Market Bookkeeper, Victory in Christ Christian Center Account Representative, World Prime Communication Eastern University Talent and Career Development | www.eastern.edu/careers 14 MANAGEMENT (CON.) ERP/Big Data Recruiter, Teksystems Market Research Assistant, Open Minds Temporary Employee, Gerard Daniel Worldwide International Hall Director, Camden Catholic High School Management Associate, Hertz Accounting/Bookkeeper, New York State Higher Education Services Corporation President, Next Gen Classic Cars Client Support Specialist, Westcor Specialty Sales, Volvo Retail Sales Representative, Four Season Produce Vice President, MSQ Ventures MARKETING Connections Planning Associate, Havas Media Group Logistics Specialist, Trinity Logistics Intern, Cru Associate Sales Representative, Breg, Inc. Intake Assistant, Excel Home Care Multimedia Solutions Representative, Clipper Magazine Social Media Coordinator, Allebach Communications
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Education Department EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Graduate Student, Edinboro University, School Counseling Graduate Student, Widener University, MSW Graduate Student, Eastern University, M.Ed. Lead Pre-K Teacher, Victory Early Learning Academy Teacher, Holmesburg Christian Academy 4th Grade Teacher, Prince Williams County Public Schools Teacher, Fundininos Guatemala Teacher, Immanuel Christian School Lead Teacher, CORA Services Targeted Assistance, Concord Elementary School Group Teacher, Gateway Community Action Partnership
MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION Substitute Teacher, The Philadelphia School Teacher, Kids Cottage Drop-In Play and Learning Center
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Kinesiology Department ATHLETIC TRAINING Graduate Student, Gannon University, Physical Therapy Graduate Student, Bay Path University, Masters in Occupational Therapy Graduate Student, West Chester University, Masters in Exercise Science Graduate Assistant, McDaniel College, Athletic Training
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Missiology and Anthropology Department Graduate Student, University of Sterling, TESOL with Applied Linguistics Medical Assistant, Esperanza Health Center Server, The Melting Pot Recreation Therapist, St. Ann’s Community
Nursing Department RN, Penn State Hershey Medical Center RN, Mather Hospital RN, Lehigh Valley Health Network RN, Lehigh Valley Health Network RN, Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital RN, Beebe Healthcare RN, Lancaster General Hospital RN, Lancaster General Hospital Cardiac Telemetry, Lancaster General Hospital RN, Geisinger Health System RN, BSN, Geisinger CMC RN, Reading Hospital RN, Mercy Medical Center RN, Children’s Hospital RN, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Night Shift Oncology RN, Einstein Medical Center
Political Science Department Graduate Student, Columbia University, Masters in Human Rights Annual Fund Coordinator, Roberts Wesleyan College Legal Assistant, Mullen Coughlin
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Psychology Department BA Graduate Student, Eastern University, Counseling Psychology Graduate Student, Eastern University, MBA Graduate Student, Widener University, M.Ed. Human Sexuality Studies Graduate Student, Villanova University, Clinical Counseling Inclusion Consultant, The Arc of Pennsylvania Senior Living Assistant, Atria Senior Living Special Education Paraprofessional, EBS Healthcare Substitute Teacher, Hall-Dale High School Mental Health Technician II, KidsPeace Case Worker, Impact Services Therapeutic Support Staff, Youth Advocate Program Marketing Coordinator, Sanctuary Counseling Behavior Technician, The Vista School Qualitative Analyst, Computer Aid, Inc. Prevention Specialist, Bebashi, Transition to Hope Campus Ministry Intern, InterVaristy Christian Fellowship USA Advocate, Youth Advocate Program Sales Associate, Keller Williams Realty Director of Content Development, The Social Profit Youth Services Case Manager, Diakon Services Social Worker, St. Martha Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
BS Research Assistant, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Social Work Department Graduate Student, West Chester University, MSW Graduate Student, Stockton University, MSW Graduate Student, Duke University, M.Div and MSW Graduate Student, University of Maryland, MSW Graduate Student, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, MSW Crisis Intervention Counselor, Wellspan Philhaven Behavioral Healthcare Aftercare, Catholic Community Services Outreach Specialist, Youth Villages Social Worker, Casa Adalia Resident Advisor, Salvation Army Anti-Human Trafficking Outreach Specialist, The Salvation Army Clinical Social Worker Intern, Mastery Charter Schools Customer Excellence Specialist, BioTelemetry Inc Special Instructor, Kids and Family Philadelphia Legal/Counselor Advocate, Laurel House Youth and Family Counselor, Warwick Family Services Social Service Case Worker, Holy Family Manor CUA Case Manager, Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha
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SOCIOLOGY Health Connector, Health Federation of Philadelphia Mobile Crisis Worker, Access Services
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Post Graduation First Destination Survey Data CAS 2013 CAS 2014 TUB 2015 TUB 2016 TUB 2017 GENERAL SUMMARY Percent of class employed, grad school, or missions in 6-9 months 93 94 94 97 97 Percent of class in grad school within 6-9 months 16 21 23 15 19 Percent of class employed within 6-9 months 77 71 70 79 76 Percent of class in missions/service within 6-9 months 0 2 1 3 1 Percent of class seeking employment within 6-9 months 7 6 6 3 3 Overall Class Knowledge Rate 55 56 40 95 85 EMPLOYMENT RELATION TO MAJOR % Job related to major (among employed) 46 65 58 55 74 % Job somewhat related to major 29 15 33 26 19 % Job not related to major 25 20 9 19 7 TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT % Among employed, working Full Time 79 79 82 85 90 % Among employed, working Part Time 18 12 18 15 10 % Among employed, working post grad internship 3 3 0 0 0 AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT % Among employed, working private sector 45 55 n/a 58 60 % Among employed, working nonprofit 37 19 n/a 41 36 % Among employed, working public/gov't 19 26 n/a 1 3 SATISFACTION WITH EMPLOYMENT % very satisfied with employment n/a 40 37 42 28 % satisfied with employment 48 51 43 62 % neither satisfied or dissatisfied with employment 10 8 7 5 % dissatisfied with employment 2 4 8 5 GRAD SCHOOL Top Grad School Areas 41% Sci/Health/Med 24% Soc Sci 29% Soc Sci 26% Edu 34% Soci Sci 30% Edu/Soc Sci/Gov't 22% Health/Med 29% Edu 23% Soc Sci24% Health/Med INTERNSHIP COMPLETION % Completed Internship 76 77 73 81 86 % Did not Complete Internship 24 23 27 19 14 PAID VS UNPAID INTERNSHIP % Paid Internship 36 39 20 40 36 % Unpaid Internship 64 61 80 60 64 CREDIT VS NO CREDIT INTERNSHIP % Credit Internship 79 91 97 88 86 % No credit internship 21 9 3 12 14 % who felt internships very helpful or helpful in post-grad plans 86 96 95 95 96 ADDITIONAL INFO % Living in PA after graduation 65 63 58 58 64
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QUOTES FROM THE CLASS OF 2017: “I also have continued in a job I had during my time at Eastern as a sports writer for Philly Sports Network. I was the sole person covering soccer (Philadelphia Union, Bethlehem Steel, and United States international soccer) for the outlet my junior and senior year at Eastern. Now I am the leader of two other writers, and the sole editor of soccer content for the publication. We have just been granted full media access for the Philadelphia Union's 2018 season, and are making waves in the niche soccer community in the Philadelphia area.” “I got a full-time job working with families who have the Department of Mental Health or Department of Children and Families involved. I work with a team to help transition kids back home from out of home placements (group homes, rehab facilities) or help kids stay in their home with their families. My BSW has definitely made me feel more prepared with entering this field.” “I am in environmental and food justice education work. I work with elementary school kids in school gardens and lead classes on recycling and composting and environmental care. I write grants so that schools can have money to build gardens and work with the school community to maintain the gardens!” “I'm doing cancer research in the National Cancer Institute in Besthesda, MD. I'm able to put what I learned at Eastern into practice so that I'm able to continue my learning and pursue a doctorate degree.” “It's going great! I have what I currently consider my "dream job" right after graduating. I'm getting to use both of my majors (Spanish and Communications) and am doing meaningful work at MCC. I've found that Eastern University has really great name recognition at MCC, and many of my colleagues have attended EU for graduate or undergraduate studies.” “I have loved being in graduate school at Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, NY, working towards teacher certification. I am able to substitute teach a few days a week while taking class at night. The work/school balance is really satisfying to me. Eastern really prepared me to thrive in grad school and as a sub!” “I'm very happy that I was able to transition right into a full time nursing position after graduation. I felt very prepared and blessed with all the opportunities I was given.” “I currently work for St. James school, a small episcopal middle school in the West Allegheny neighborhood of Philadelphia…Working here feels like home, and I have been blessed to find a place of employment that not only shares my values/philosophy of education, but also shares and practices my values in a spiritual sense as well.” “I am working as Program Director of New Person Ministries. I am on the Board of Directors of Lancaster County Reentry Management Organization and on the PA Reentry Council. I have had numerous and upcoming opportunities to speak at universities about my past and what I am doing now. God has opened so many doors.” “After getting my first job at Bryn Mawr Hospital, I fell in love with nursing and just started my BSN, where I am using a lot from my Exercise Science degree to help me succeed in this program.”
“I am a teacher and rehearsal director in Pottstown and a dancer in Melange Contemporary Dance Company. I am so thankful for the education I received with the dance department because it let me continue on in my passion. These opportunities have been wonderful since I have graduated from Eastern University.”
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