2018 GRADUATES FIRST-DESTINATION REPORT he Office of Career Development collects the first-destination information Tof students within six months of graduation. The report for the class of 2018 includes students who graduated between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018. Career Development surveys students prior to graduation, and if an outcome is not yet established, follows up by phone and email. The team also gleans information from campus community members, social media sites, and company directories in an effort to gain the highest possible knowledge rate.
CLASS of 2018
Graduates with Bachelor’s Degrees Total Number of Graduates 367 100% Information Available 341 93% Unknown 26 7%
Employed 266 78% Continuing Education 54 15.8% Completing Service 3 <1% Serving in the Military 2 <1% Planning to Continue 11 3.2% Education Seeking Employment 3 <1% Not Seeking Employment 2 <1% or Education
Graduates with Master’s Degrees Total Number of Graduates 15 100% Information Available 14 93.3% Unknown 1 6.7%
Employed 14 100% TABLE of CONTENTS
1 Department of Art
2 Department of Biology & Environmental Science
3 Department of Business Administration & Economics
4 Department of Chemistry
5 Department of Computer Science
6 Department of English
7 Department of History
8 Department of Mathematics
9 Department of Multimedia Communication
10 Department of Music
11 Neuroscience Program
12 Department of Philosophy
13 Department of Physics
14 Department of Political Science
15 Department of Psychology
16 Department of Religion
17 Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
18 Department of Sports Science and Health Education
19 Department of Teacher Education
20 Department of Theatre Arts
21 Department of World Language and Culture Studies Art
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Art 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Education Graphic 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Design Studio 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Art
Employment & Service Highlights
Gannett Imaging and Ad Design Center Graphic Designer Des Moines IA
Martensdale St. Mary’s Pk-12th Grade Art Teacher Martensdale IA
Urban Servant Corps Year of Service Denver CO
1 Biology & Environmental Science
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Biology 19 6 0 12 1 0 0 0 0 Environmental 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Science
Continuing Education Highlights
Allen College Nursing Waterloo IA
A.T. Still University Medical School Kirksville MO
Des Moines University Doctor of Physical Therapy Des Moines IA
Des Moines University Master’s: Biomedical Sciences Des Moines IA
Des Moines University Physician Assistant Studies Des Moines IA
Indiana University School of Optometry Doctor of Optometry Bloomington IN
St. Ambrose University Physician Assistant Studies Davenport IA
University of Iowa Dental School Iowa City IA
Employment Highlights
Mahaska Health Partnership Grant Writer Oskaloosa IA
Mercy Hospital Patient Care Technician Des Moines IA
Midwest Laboratories Metals Analyst Omaha NE Intern for Animal Care, Training & Mote Marine Research and Aquarium Research Sarasota FL
Quiescence Diving Services SCUBA Dive Instructor Key Largo FL
UnityPoint Health Respiratory Therapist Des Moines IA
2 Business Administration & Economics
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Accounting 31 30 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Economics: 7 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 Finance Global 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Management Health Services 7 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 Leadership Management 61 53 0 3 0 0 0 0 5 Marketing 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Continuing Education Highlights Arizona State University Law School Phoenix AZ
Des Moines University Master of Heath Care Administration Des Moines IA
Drake University Master of Business Administration Drake IA
University of Utah Master’s: Finance Salt Lake City UT
Employment Highlights Bankers Trust Accounting/GL Analyst Des Moines IA Businessolver Professional Development Program West Des Moines IA
Deloitte Tax Consultant Des Moines IA
EMC Insurance Companies Accountant I Des Moines IA
Iowa Clinic Preauthorization Specialist Des Moines IA KPMG Business Tax Associate Minneapolis MN
McGowen, Hurst, Clark and Smith P.C. Staff Auditor Des Moines IA Nationwide Business Operations Consultant Des Moines IA
Northwestern Mutual Financial Advisor Des Moines IA
Principal Financial Group Manager – Investment Advisory Services Des Moines IA
State of Iowa Assistant Auditor Des Moines IA 3 Chemistry
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Biochemistry 4 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 Chemistry 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Forensic Science/ 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 Biochemistry
Continuing Education Highlights
Des Moines University Master’s: Biomedical Sciences Des Moines IA
Emporia State University Master’s: Forensic Science Emporia KS
Georgetown University Master’s: Biochemistry Washington D.C.
University of Missouri Medical School Columbia MO
Employment Highlights
Corteva Agriscience Lab Technician Johnston IA
Eurofins Chemist Des Moines IA
4 Computer Science
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Computer Information 15 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Systems Computer 17 14 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 Science Management Information 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Systems
Employment Highlights
Berkley Technology Services Senior Software Engineer Urbandale IA
Cognizant Senior Process Executive Des Moines IA
Control Installations of Iowa, Inc. Programmer Technician Des Moines IA
EMC Insurance Companies Web Application Developer Des Moines IA
EquiTrust Life Insurance Company Application Developer West Des Moines IA
Google Technical Solutions Consultant San Francisco CA
John Deere Test Automation Engineer Urbandale IA
Keyot Crew212 Consultant Minneapolis MN
Mercy Medical Center Network/Service Engineer Des Moines IA
MidAmerican Energy Software Engineer I Davenport IA
Nationwide Production Support Practitioner Des Moines IA
Principal Financial Group Application Analyst Des Moines IA
Ruan Transportation Systems Administrator Des Moines IA
Stine Seed Company Software Developer Dallas Center IA
Strategic America Software Engineer West Des Moines IA
TEKsystems Delivery Manager Des Moines IA
Wells Fargo Technical Project Coordinator West Des Moines IA
WesleyLife Infomatics Analyst Johnston IA
5 English
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
English 13 7 1 3 0 1 0 0 1
Continuing Education Highlights Master’s: Creative Writing and Iowa State University Environment Ames IA
Iowa State University Master’s: English Ames IA
University of Nebraska Master’s: English Literature Lincoln NE
Employment & Service Highlights
Indianola Middle School 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher Indianola IA
Iowa Legal Aid AmeriCorps Member Des Moines IA
On With Life Residential Support Professional Des Moines IA
YMCA of the Rockies Recreation Attendant Estes Park CO
6 History
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
History 8 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 1
Continuing Education Highlights
Simpson College Master of Arts in Teaching Indianola IA
The Cooperstown Graduate Program Graduate Student Cooperstown NY
Employment Highlights
Martensdale St. Mary’s Social Studies Teacher Martensdale IA
Nationwide Regional Sales Agent Des Moines IA
Strategic America Software Engineer West Des Moines IA
7 Mathematics
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Actuarial 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Science Mathematics 10 6 0 4 0 0 0 0 0
Continuing Education Highlights
Boston University Master of Divinity Boston MA
Rensselaer Polytechnic Optical Physics Troy NY
University of Michigan PhD: Physics, Applied Physics Ann Arbor MI
University of Missouri Medical School Columbia MO
Employment Highlights
Athene USA Actuarial Associate West Des Moines IA
Combined Insurance Claims Associate Chicago IL
Google Technical Solutions Consultant San Francisco CA
Indianola Middle School 8th Grade Math Teacher Indianola IA
Keyot Crew212 Consultant Minneapolis MN
Mutual of Omaha Actuarial Associate Omaha NE
PCM High School Math Teacher Monroe IA
Principal Financial Group Application Analyst I Des Moines IA
Upper Iowa University Sports Communication Graduate Assistant Fayette IA
8 Multimedia Communication
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Multimedia 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Journalism Public 11 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Relations
Employment Highlights
Flynn Wright Project Coordinator Des Moines IA
KCCI Digital Editor Des Moines IA
Meredith Xcelerated Marketing Editorial Intern Des Moines IA
Principal Financial Group Marketer Associate Des Moines IA
Slcket Marketing Coordinator for New Regions Des Moines IA
Two Rivers Marketing Content Creator Des Moines IA
WANRack Marketing Manager Lenexa KS
YMCA of Greater Des Moines Human Resources Coordinator Des Moines IA
9 Music
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Music 10 6 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 Education Music 4 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 Music 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Performance
Continuing Education Highlights
Drake University Master’s: Music Des Moines IA
San Francisco Conservatory of Music Graduate Student San Francisco CA
Simpson College Master’s: Choral Conducting Indianola IA
University of Northern Colorado Master’s: Voice Performance Greeley CO
Employment Highlights
CAM Community Schools 5-12 Band Teacher Anita IA
Des Moines Public Schools Elementary Music Teacher Des Moines IA
Indianola Community Schools K-5 General Music Teacher Indianola IA
Sigourney School District K-12 Music Teacher Sigourney IA
West Des Moines Community Schools Music Teacher West Des Moines IA
10 Neuroscience
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Neuroscience 5 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
Continuing Education Highlights Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Medical School Kansas City MO
Salus University College of Optometry Doctor of Optometry Elkins Park PA
University of Missouri Medical School Columbia MO
Employment Highlights Intern for Animal Care, Training and Mote Marine Research and Aquarium Research Sarasota FL
Sandler Training Associate Kansas City MO
11 Philosophy
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Applied 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Philosophy Philosophy 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Employment Highlights
Council for Hemispheric Affairs Research Associate Washington D.C.
Principal Financial Group Project Analyst Des Moines IA
Web Application Developer EMC Insurance Companies Des Moines IA
12 Physics
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Physics 4 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0
Continuing Education Highlights Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Iowa State University Engineering Ames IA
Rensselaer Polytechnic PhD: Optical Physics Troy NY
University of Michigan PhD: Physics, Applied Physics Ann Arbor MI
Employment Highlights
Stine Seed Company Software Developer Dallas Center IA
13 Political Science
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
International 5 2 2 1 Relations Political 14 8 0 4 1 0 0 0 1 Science
Continuing Education Highlights
Arizona State University Law School Phoenix AZ
Barry University School of Law Law School Orlando FL
Drake University Law School Des Moines IA
University of Colorado Denver Master’s: Urban and Regional Planning Denver CO
Employment Highlights
Council for Hemispheric Affairs Research Associate Washington D.C. East Sussex, Eastbourne College Graduate Debater in Residence Eastbourne UK
Jeffrey P. Scott & Associates, LLC Law Clerk Minneapolis MN
Nationwide Regional Sales Analyst Des Moines IA
Principal Financial Group Business Operations Analyst Des Moines IA
World Food Prize Archives and Events Specialist Des Moines IA
14 Psychology
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Psychology 21 14 0 3 3 0 0 0 1
Continuing Education Highlights Master’s: Industrial-Organizational Minnesota State University, Mankato Psychology Mankato MN
University of Nebraska at Omaha Master’s: Criminology Omaha NE
Employment Highlights
Associate Staffing Recruiter West Des Moines IA
Four Oaks Youth Counselor Winterset IA
Southern Iowa Mental Health Care Coordinator Ottumwa IA
United States District Court Probation/Pretrial Technician Des Moines IA
The Homestead Children’s ABA Specialist Hiawatha IA
15 Religion
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Religion 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
Continuing Education Highlights
Boston University Master of Divinity Boston MA Master’s: Theology and Women and Loyola University Chicago Gender Studies Chicago IL
Employment Highlights East Sussex, Eastbourne College Graduate Debater in Residence Eastbourne UK
16 Sociology & Criminal Justice
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Criminal 27 17 0 2 0 1 2 1 4 Justice Human 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Services Master of Arts in 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Criminal Justice Sociology 11 6 0 1 1 0 1 0 2
Continuing Education Highlights
Denver University Master’s: Strategic Communication Denver CO
Drake University Law School Des Moines IA
University of Kansas Master’s: Social Work Overland Park KS
University of Nebraska at Omaha Master’s: Criminology Omaha NE
Employment & Military Service Highlights
Des Moines Police Department Crime Science Investigator Des Moines IA
Easter Seals Direct Support Professional Des Moines IA
Indianola Police Department Police Officer Indianola IA
Iowa Department of Public Safety Communications Specialist Des Moines IA
Merriam Police Department Police Officer Merriam KS
Norwalk Police Department Police Officer Norwalk IA
Pathways Maine Behavioral Health Professional Scarborough ME
Prelude Behavioral Services Rehabilitation Assistant Des Moines IA
United States Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenant United State Probation for the Southern District of Iowa U.S. Probation Officer Des Moines IA
17 Sports Science and Health Education
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Athletic 10 5 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 Training Exercise 15 8 0 4 1 0 0 0 2 Science Physical 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Education Sports 17 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Administration
Continuing Education Highlights
Carroll University Master’s: Exercise Physiology Waukesha WI
Creighton University Doctor of Physical Therapy Omaha NE
Des Moines University Doctor of Physical Therapy Des Moines IA
Saint Leo University Master’s: Sports Business Tampa FL
Washington University Doctor of Physical Therapy St. Louis MO
Employment Highlights
Athletico Athletic Trainer Des Moines IA
Comcast Spectator Event Manager Des Moines IA
Des Moines Menace Account Executive Des Moines IA
Lifetime Fitness Personal Trainer Urbandale IA
Liberty Hospital Sports Medicine Certified Athletic Trainer Liberty MO Nodaway Valley Community School District PE Teacher Nodaway IA Northwestern College Graduate Assistant – Women’s Soccer Orange County CA
ScribeAmerica Medical Scribe Des Moines IA
University of Missouri Health Care Patient Care Technician Columbia MO
Upper Iowa University Sports Communication Graduate Assistant Fayette IA
Waukee Community School District Middle School Health Teacher Waukee IA
18 Teacher Education
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Elementary 31 27 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 Education Liberal 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Arts Master of Arts in 12 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Teaching
Continuing Education Highlights
Iowa State University Master’s: Student Affairs Ames IA
Employment Highlights
Chariton Community School District 5th Grade Teacher Chariton IA
Des Moines Area Community College Adjunct Spanish Instructor Ankeny IA
Des Moines Christian School High School Science Teacher Des Moines IA
Des Moines Public Schools High School Social Studies Teacher Des Moines IA
Des Moines Public Schools Special Education Teacher Des Moines IA
Garner Elementary 5th Grade Teacher North Liberty IA
Norwalk School District Middle School Social Studies Teacher Norwalk IA Orient-Macksburg Community School District Science Teacher Orient IA
PCM Community School District 4th Grade Teacher Monroe IA
Perficut Companies, Inc. Training Professional Des Moines IA
Science Center of Iowa Preschool Master Teacher Des Moines IA
Southeast Valley School District 2nd Grade Teacher Farnhamville IA
Tipton Elementary Special Education Teacher Tipton IA
Waukee Community School District Teacher Waukee IA
19 Theatre Arts
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Theatre 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 Arts
Continuing Education Highlights Master’s: Creative Writing and Iowa State University Environment Ames IA Master of Fine Arts in Technical Florida State University Production Tallahassee FL
20 World Language and Culture Studies
Planning In the Not Seeking Total Seeking Continuing to Completing No Major Employed U.S. Employment Graduates Employment Education Continue Service Info Military or Education Education
Spanish 5 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
Continuing Education Highlights
Des Moines University Master’s: Biomedical Sciences Des Moines IA
Employment Highlights
Norwalk Police Department Police Officer Norwalk IA
Planned Parenthood Bilingual Call Center Representative Des Moines IA
Quiescence Diving Services SCUBA Dive Instructor Key Largo FL
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