First Destination Outcomes of the Graduates Of: December 2018, May 2019 and August 2019
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First Destination Outcomes of the Graduates of: December 2018, May 2019 and August 2019 April 13, 2020 1 2018-19 Graduate Report 2018-19 Valparaiso University Graduate Report Table of Contents Page Executive Summary …………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Outcomes Summary ………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Five-year Outcomes Summary …………………………………………………………………. 5 Salary Summary ………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 Outcomes by College and Major ……………………………………………………………… 7 Geographic Locations of Post-Grads ………………………………………………………... 10 Outcomes by College and Graduation Date ……………………………………………… College of Arts & Sciences …………………………………………………………….. 11 College of Business ……………………………………………………………………….. 25 College of Engineering …………………………………………………………………… 30 College of Nursing & Health Professions ……………………………………….. 35 Recruiting Summary …………………………………………………………………………………. 44 This report was compiled by the Career Center Staff: Tom Cath, Director Kelly Anthony, Assistant Director Lori Miltenberger, Assistant Director Janet Styf, Administrative Assistant 2 2018-19 Graduate Report Executive Summary Outcomes The overall placement (outcomes) rate for the 2018-19 Valparaiso University graduates was 96.1%, down from 97.2% last year. The average outcomes rate of Valpo graduates for the past five years is 95.8%. Of the 713 respondents: • 539 (75.6%) employed • 145 (20.3%) in graduate/professional school • 28 (3.9%) still seeking employment • 1 (0.1%) not seeking employment For the 2018-19 data, the following is worth noting: • Graduates are working or studying in 37 states plus the District of Columbia and 14 foreign countries. • In Indiana: 44.5% are working or attending graduate school in Indiana. Of those employed, 42.9% (225 graduates) are working in Indiana. Of those attending graduate or professional school, 50.7% (69 graduates) are attending school in Indiana, and 89.9% of those (62 graduates) are studying at Valparaiso University. • Eleven respondents are involved in full-time service: three at Holden Village, two at City Year, one each in the Schuler Scholar Program, AmeriCorps VISTA, JVC Northwest, ELCA YAGM, Peace Corps, and Teach Thailand Corps. • Three respondents are in the Armed Forces: one each in the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. • One was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and is in Germany. • 94.8% of respondents indicated they were very satisfied (58.4%) or satisfied (36.4%) with their first career job or graduate school situation. Scope, Methodology and Knowledge Rate • This report represents data compiled about Valpo undergraduate degree recipients from the classes of December 2018, May 2019 and August 2019. Data was collected via online surveys, telephone and email solicitations, alumni records, social media research and input from faculty and staff. Data collection began in November 2018 and concluded in March 2020. • As of April 3, data was collected on 713 of 788 graduates resulting in a “knowledge rate” of 90.5% compared to 91.9%, 91.1% and 93.7%, respectively, the last three years. The “knowledge rate” is the percentage of graduates for whom reasonable and verifiable information concerning the graduates’ post-graduation career activities has been collected. Valparaiso University’s knowledge rate is considerably higher than the national recommended minimum of 65%. Of the seventy-five non-respondents, thirty-six were Arts & Sciences graduates, twelve were Business, four were Engineering, and twenty-three were Nursing & Health Professions. This report excludes all graduate degree recipients. Standards and Protocols The terminology, standards and protocols of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) are utilized throughout this study. NACE is the preeminent national organization focused on the employment of the college educated. 3 2018-19 Graduate Report Outcomes Summary 2018-19 Valparaiso University Graduates* All Colleges Arts & Business Engineering Nursing & Sciences Health Professions Employed 75.6% (539) 72.5% (235) 77.6% (83) 86.6% (103) 72.4% (118) Graduate School 20.3% (145) 21.9% (71) 20.6% (22) 12.6% (15) 22.7% (37) Seeking Employment 3.9% (28) 5.2% (17) 1.9% (2) 0.8% (1) 4.9% (8) Not Seeking Employment 0.1% (1) 0.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) Number for Whom We Have Data 713 324 107 119 163 Number of Graduates – No Data 75 36 12 4 23 Total Number of Graduates 788 360 119 123 186 Knowledge Rate 90.5% 90.0% 88.9% 96.7% 87.6% Overall Placement Rate* 96.1% 94.8% 98.1% 99.2% 95.1% *For whom we have verifiable data. 4 2018-19 Graduate Report Valparaiso University Graduate Report Summary 5-year Comparison* 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 All Colleges Employed 75.6% 80.2% 79.1% 77.5% 73.7% Grad School 20.3% 16.8% 17.5% 18.2% 17.3% Seeking 3.9% 2.8% 2.8% 3.9% 7.7% Not Seeking 0.1% 0.2% 0.6% 0.3% 1.3% Placement Rate 96.1% 97.2% 97.2% 96.1% 92.3% Knowledge Rate 90.5% 91.9% 91.1% 93.7% 92.6% College of Arts & Sciences Employed 72.5% 74.3% 68.1% 70.6% 64.6% Grad School 21.9% 22.6% 27.4% 24.1% 25.5% Seeking 5.2% 2.8% 3.7% 5.3% 8.8% Not Seeking 0.3% 0.3% 0.9% 0.0% 1.1% Average Salary $36,808 $36,280 $34,194 $35,471 $34,112 College of Business Employed 77.6% 89.0% 85.4% 77.9% 79.4% Grad School 20.6% 6.8% 11.5% 17.7% 4.8% Seeking 1.9% 4.1% 2.1% 1.5% 11.1% Not Seeking 0.0% 0.0% 1.0% 1.5% 4.8% Average Salary $45,897 $40,823 $49,141 $42,975 $43,418 College of Engineering Employed 86.6% 88.2% 89.1% 83.9% 79.4% Grad School 12.6% 7.5% 8.1% 13.8% 15.9% Seeking 0.8% 4.3% 2.7% 2.3% 4.8% Not Seeking 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Average Salary $62,766 $62,301 $59,659 $59,007 $58,144 College of Nursing & Health Employed 72.4% 82.4% 95.5% 93.0% 92.4% Professions Grad School 22.7% 16.3% 3.8% 4.3% 2.3% Seeking 4.9% 1.3% 0.8% 1.7% 4.6% Not Seeking 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% 0.8% Average Salary $54,452 $58,890 $53,018 $52,643 $48,869 *For whom we have verifiable data. 5 2018-19 Graduate Report Salary Summary* 2018-19 Valparaiso University Graduates Academic Area Employed Salary Salary Median 2018-19 2017-18 % Reporting Response Range Salary Average Average Change Salary/Employed Rate 2017-18 to 2018- 19 Arts & Sciences 123/235 52.3% $4,300 - $35,600 $36,808 $36,280 +1.5% $100,000 Business 42/83 50.6% $2,000 - $51,000 $45,897 $40,823 +11.1% $65,000 Accounting 10/19 52.6% $23,920 - $49,750 $48,852 $45,076 +8.4% $65,000 Business Analytics 2/4 50.0% $48,000 - $51,500 $51,500 $52,500 -1.9% $55,000 Finance 4/13 30.8% $54,000 - $56,000 $56,500 $41,267 +36.9% $60,000 International 2/6 33.3% $36,000 - $43,000 $43,000 $38,543 +11.6% Business $50,000 Management 9/22 40.9% $12,000 - $58,000 $44,911 $30,190 +48.8% $65,000 Marketing 15/19 78.9% $2,000 - $50,000 $41,279 - - $57,750 Engineering 65/103 63.1% $37,440 - $62,500 $62,766 $62,301 +0.7% $75,000 Civil 12/24 50.0% $37,440 - $58,240 $55,298 $54,117 +2.2% $67,000 Electrical & 26/42 61.9% $47,840 - $67,092 $64,720 $68,688 -5.8% Computer $75,000 Mechanical 27/37 73.0% $55,000 – $62,500 $64,202 $63,546 +1.0% $74,160 Nursing & Health 61/118 52.5% $14,560 - $56,000 $54,452 $58,890 -7.5% Professions $79,000 6 2018-19 Graduate Report Health Care 2/5 40.0% $17,000 - $31,380 $31,380 - - Leadership $45,760 Nursing 59/113 52.2% $14,560 - $56,000 $55,234 $58,846 -6.1% $79,000 *Salary comparisons are subject to wide fluctuations due to relatively small number of respondents and the range of salary offers. Outcomes Major Total Employed Graduate Seeking Not No Graduates School Employment Seeking Data College of Arts & Sciences Actuarial Science 3 3 - - - - Art 5 4 - 1 - - Astronomy 3 2 - 1 - - Biochemistry 4 3 - - - 1 Biology 23 15 6 1 - 1 Chemistry 16 12 4 - - - Chinese & Japanese Studies 2 1 - - - 1 Communication 32 22 4 2 - 4 Computer Science 23 18 3 - - 2 Creative Writing 4 3 - 1 - - Data Science 1 1 - - - - Digital Media 5 2 - - - 3 Economics 8 6 1 - - 1 Elementary Education 18 15 - - 1 2 English 18 14 2 - - 2 Environmental Science 4 4 - - - - Exercise Science 3 2 1 - - - French 1 1 - - - - Geography 3 2 - 1 - - German 2 - 2 - - - Global Service 1 1 - - - - 7 2018-19 Graduate Report Major Total Employed Graduate Seeking Not No Graduates School Employment Seeking Data Greek & Roman Studies 1 - - - - 1 History 10 5 3 - - 2 Individualized 9 6 - 1 - 2 International Economics & 2 2 - - - - Cultural Affairs International Relations 4 2 1 - - 1 Mathematics 12 8 2 - - 2 Meteorology 13 5 8 - - - Music 5 3 2 - - - Music Education 7 6 - 1 - - Music: Composition 1 1 - - - - PE: Exercise Science 5 2 3 - - - PE: Sports Management 12 8 4 - - - PE: Teacher Education 1 1 - - - - Physics 7 5 2 - - - Physics & Astronomy Education 1 1 - - - - Political Science 17 10 6 1 - - Professional Writing 1 1 - - - - Psychology 30 18 4 3 - 5 Social Work 14 2 9 1 - 2 Sociology 2 2 - - - - Sociology: Criminology 9 7 - 1 - 1 Spanish 3 1 1 1 - - Statistics 2 1 1 - - - Theatre 6 2 - 1 - 3 Theology 6 4 2 - - - Theology and Ministry 1 1 - - - - Total – College of Arts & Sciences 360 235 71 17 1 36 College of Business Accounting 31 19 5 1 - 6 8 2018-19 Graduate Report Major Total Employed Graduate Seeking Not No Graduates School Employment Seeking Data Business Analytics 5 4 - 1 - - Finance 19 13 4 - - 2 International Business 8 6 2 - - - Management 32 22 6 - - 4 Marketing 24 19 5 - - - Total – College of Business 119 83 22 2 - 12 College of Engineering Civil Engineering 29 24 5 - - - Computer Engineering 20 18 2 - - - Electrical Engineering 26 24 1 1 - - Mechanical Engineering 48 37 7 - - 4 Total – College of Engineering 123 103 15 1 - 4 College of Nursing & Health Professions Health Care Leadership 14 5 8 - - 1 Health Science 28 - 28 - -