Career Services Center | Philadelphia University | 215.951.2930 | [email protected] www.philau.edu/career INTRODUCTION The Career Services Center of Philadelphia University is pleased to present its Senior Survey for the Class of 2013. This survey includes students with graduation dates of August 2012, December 2012 and May 2013. Statistics are derived from a survey collection pool of 410 from a total graduating class of 553 (representing a 74% response rate). Response sources include: self- reported survey responses, faculty/staff outreach, and LinkedIn profile verifications. Of the 410 responding graduates, 385 or 94% have reported post-graduation employment in fields related to their major or career interests or graduate school acceptance. Employment plans were reported by 326 or 79% of graduates. Graduate school plans were reported by 60 or 15% of graduates. The remaining 24 or 6% indicated they were still seeking employment at the time of this report. Factors that contribute to this success include the talents of our students, their high-quality academic preparation, faculty and alumni networks, recognition we attain from numerous regional and national employers, the provision of a comprehensive array of experiential education opportunities, career-development services and programs, and the effective job and graduate school searches conducted by our students. This success translates into a range of starting salaries from $24,000-$60,000 with a reported average salary of $40,000. Where no or insufficient salary data were reported to calculate an average, NR (Not Reported) is indicated. The Career Services Center assists students with their career and professional development, offering opportunities to prepare for their internship & job search and connect with industry representatives. Programs, services and workshops available to students in the past academic year include: • Networking training including the use of LinkedIn • Resume & Cover Letter Writing • On-Campus Recruiting • Interviewing Skills • Internship Program • Evaluating Job Offers • Job Search Strategies workshops and counseling • Alumni Portfolio Showcase • Graduate School Prep Sessions • Corporate Connections and Career & Internship Fair (job fairs) • Design Expo • Industry Speakers • Career Interest Assessments College of Architecture & the Built Environment Graduates Responding: 92 Reported Related Employment: 79 (85%) Graduate School: 6 (7%) ACADEMIC ACQUIRED EMPLOYMENT OR SALARY AVERAGE SALARY MAJOR GRADUATE SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE RANGE Architecture 94% $40,000 $35,000-$50,000 Architectural Studies 88% $38,000 $32,000-$40,000 Construction Management 100% NR NR Interior Design 97% $35,000 $30,000-$40,000 Landscape Architecture 66% NR NR Total 92% Major Company Name/University Position/Degree City State Architecture Meyer Design, Inc. Product Designer Ardmore PA Architecture AmeriCorps Vista w/ Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia PA Architecture Looney Ricks Kiss Intern Architect Princeton NJ Architecture Gensler Technical Designer Baltimore MD Architecture BASF Solids Contractor Washington NJ Architecture Designblendz, LLC Founder Philadelphia PA Architectural Product Innovation Architecture IBACOS, Inc. Designer Pittsburgh PA Architecture HDR Inc. Architectural Project Coordinator Alexandria VA Architecture KSS Architects LLP Construction Administrator Princeton NJ Architecture MKSD Architects Architectural Designer Allentown PA Architecture Designblendz, LLC Author Philadelphia PA Architecture Ewing Cole Intern Architect Philadelphia PA Architecture Meyer Design, Inc. Design Consultant Ardmore PA Architecture Murphy & Dittenhafer, Inc. Architectural Designer York PA Architecture Studio 1200 Intern Architect Short Hills NJ Architecture Archaeon Architects Junior Architect Washington DC Architecture BartonPartners Architects Architectural Designer Norristown PA Architecture Spiezle Group Inc. Intern Architect Trenton NJ Architecture HDR Inc. Architectural Coordinator Philadelphia PA Architecture Alliance Architecture Architectural Designer Nazareth PA Architecture Erdy Mchenry Architecture Design Staff Philadelphia PA Architecture Marks Thomas Architects Architectural Designer Baltimore MD Architecture Designblendz, LLC Designer Philadelphia PA Architecture TBS Services Building Envelope Consultant Haddon Heights NJ Architecture Stantec Designer/ Coordinator Philadelphia PA Architecture Lutron Electronics CAD Designer Coopersburg PA Architecture BLT Architects Design Staff Philadelphia PA Architecture Morrissey Design LLC Intern Architect Philadelphia PA Architecture University College London MS Urban Studies Philadelphia PA Architecture Solutions Architecture, LLC Project Designer New York NY Architecture Go Solar Electric Solar Laborer Millville NJ Architecture Spiezle Group Inc. Intern Arch Media PA Architectural Studies Richard Meier & Partners Architect Los Angeles CA Architectural Studies USA Environmental Management, Inc. GIS Coordinator Trenton NJ Architectural Studies Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. Fire Suppression Engineer Philadelphia MD Architectural Studies Appalachian State University Housing MA Student Affairs Boone NC Architectural Studies Ernest Bock and Sons Estimator Philadelphia PA Architectural Studies Carr Business Industry Systems Sales Asst. New York NY Savannah College of Art and Design Architectural Studies (SCAD) MFA Historic Preservation Savannah GA Architectural Studies Excel Builders Asst. Project Manager Brooklyn NY Architectural Studies Philadelphia University MS Construction Management Philadelphia PA Architectural Studies University of Vermont MA Historic Preservation Burlington VT Architectural Studies Pratt Institute MS Historic Preservation New York NY Architectural Studies Howell Belanger Castelli Architects Designer New York NY National Conference of State Historic Architectural Studies Preservation Office Intern Washington DC Architectural Studies AmeriCorps Leader Monmouth County NJ Architectural Studies US Construction Inc. Project Assistant Philadelphia PA Construction Management CCNY Corp Assistant Project Manager Hackensack NJ Construction Management Craig Testing Laboratories Building Inspector Mays Landing PA Construction Management Traditions of America Superintendent Bethlehem PA Construction Management Warfel Construction Project Engineer Lancaster PA Interior Design Restore Décor Design House Interior Designer Philadelphia PA Interior Design InterArch Interior Designer Moorestown NJ Interior Design Aumen Asner Inc. Interior Designer Baltimore MD Interior Design Rousseau Design Studio, LLC Owner New York NY Interior Design Universal Services Associates Design Detailer Darby PA Interior Design KlingStubbins Designer Philadelphia PA Interior Design Brandywine Design Interior Designer Wilmington DE Interior Design Flossbarber Inc Junior Designer Philadelphia PA Interior Design Core Design Group Exhibit Designer Warrenville NY Interior Design SAP Intern Newtown Square PA Interior Design Porcelanosa Group Intl Design Consultant Philadelphia PA Interior Design BYO Recreation Designer Jacksonville FL Interior Design Global Industries Product Specification Marlton NJ Interior Design DRemodeling Junior Designer Philadelphia PA Interior Design BLT Architects Design Staff Philadelphia PA Interior Design SKB Architecture & Design Designer New Jersey PA Interior Design Georgio Savva Interior Designs Design Assistant Moorestown NJ Interior Design Arhans Interior Specialist Burlington MA Interior Design Chicka + Fandango Productions Creative Directors Asst. Baltimore MD Interior Design Francis Cauffman Interior Designer Philadelphia PA Interior Design New World Design Build Inc. Designer-Marketing Director New York City NY Interior Design Old Port Specialty Tile Pin Asst Portland ME Interior Design New World Design Build Jr. Intr. Designer Clifton NJ Interior Design Barteca Restaurant Group Junior Designer South Norwalk CT Interior Design Bo Concepts Interior Designer King of Prussia PA Interior Design Brandon Home Furnishings Sales Asst Hunt Valley MD Interior Design KlingStubbins Interior Designer Philadelphia PA Interior Design Susan Hopkins Interior Design Interior Design Asst Cinnaminson NJ Interior Design Schott Design Inc. Junior Designer Indianapolis IN Interior Design Sims Architects Interior Designer Lancaster PA Landscape Architecture Educational Services Assistant Manger PA Landscape Architecture Ritter & Plante Assoc. CAD Designer Philadelphia PA Landscape Architecture Groundswell Design Group Landscape Designer Hopewell NJ Landscape Architecture Public Workshop Building Hero Intern Philadelphia PA College of Design, Engineering & Commerce Graduates Responding: 262 Reported Related Employment: 236 (90%) Graduate School: 14 (5%) ACADEMIC ACQUIRED EMPLOYMENT OR SALARY AVERAGE SALARY MAJOR GRADUATE SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE RANGE Accounting 80% NR NR Animation 100% $34,000 NR Architectural Engineering 100% NR NR Digital Design 100% $32,000 NR Engineering 100% $55,000 NR Fashion Design 100% $37,000 $24,000 - $47,500 Fashion Industry Management 100% $45,000 $28,000 - $60,000 Fashion Merchandising 98% $35,500 $20,500 - $49,000 Finance 80% $44,000 $35,000 - $54,500 Graphic Design 90% $45,000 $35,000 - $55,000 Industrial Design 88% $35,000 $30,000 - $40,000 Industrial Systems Engineering 100% NR NR International Business 80% NR NR Marketing 94% $42,300 $40,000 - $45,000 Management 94% NR NR Mechanical Engineering 100% $52,000 NR MIS 100% NR NR Textile Design 100% $35,000 $28,000 - $43,000 Textile Engineering Technology