First Destination Outcomes of the Graduates of: December 2017, May 2018 and August 2018 March 21, 2019 1 2017-18 Graduate Report 2017-18 Valparaiso University Graduate Report Table of Contents Page Executive Summary …………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Outcomes Summary ………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Salary Summary ………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 Outcomes by College and Major ……………………………………………………………… 6 Geographic Locations of Post-Grads ………………………………………………………... 9 Outcomes by College and Graduation Date ……………………………………………… College of Arts & Sciences …………………………………………………………….. 10 College of Business ……………………………………………………………………….. 24 College of Engineering …………………………………………………………………… 27 College of Nursing & Health Professions ……………………………………….. 32 Outcomes International Students …………………………………………………………….. 38 Five-year Outcomes Summary …………………………………………………………………. 41 Recruiting Summary …………………………………………………………………………………. 42 This report was compiled by the Career Center Staff: Tom Cath, Director Kelly Anthony, Assistant Director Lori Miltenberger, Assistant Director Katie Sirko, Career Services Specialist Janet Styf, Administrative Assistant Aaron Hollis, Residential Learning Coordinator 2 2017-18 Graduate Report Executive Summary Outcomes The overall placement (outcomes) rate for the 2017-18 Valparaiso University graduates was 97.2%, the same as last year. The average outcomes rate of Valpo graduates for the past five years is 96.9%. Of the 607 for whom we have data: 487 (80.2%) employed 102 (16.8%) in graduate/professional school 17 (2.8%) still seeking employment 1 (0.2%) not seeking employment For the 2017-18 data, the following is worth noting: Graduates are working or studying in 36 states plus the District of Columbia and 14 foreign countries. 43.5% of the 2017-18 graduates are working or attending graduate school in Indiana. Of those employed, one hundred and ninety-seven (40.4%) are working in Indiana. Of those attending graduate or professional school, 53 (52%) are attending school in Indiana. Thirty- six are studying at Valparaiso University, which represents 35.3% of those attending graduate school. Eight respondents are involved in full-time service: three at Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, three in the Peace Corps, one in AmeriCorps, and one in Jesuit Volunteers Corps. Seven respondents are in the Armed Forces: two in the Army, one in the Navy, two in the Air Force, one in the Indiana National Guard, and one in the Army National Guard. Six were awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and are in Germany (2), Malaysia (2), Taiwan, and Poland. Our survey includes the question “How satisfied are you with your first career job or graduate school situation?” Of the 255 respondents to this question, 75.3% indicated that their expectations were met or exceeded. 32.9% said their expectations were exceeded. Scope, Methodology and Knowledge Rate This report represents data compiled about Valpo undergraduate degree recipients from the classes of December 2017, May 2018 and August 2018. 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 March 2018 and concluded in March 2019. As of March 21, 2019, we had data on 607 of 660 graduates, a “knowledge rate” of 91.9% compared to 91.1%, 93.7% and 92.6% respectively the last three years. The “knowledge rate” is the percentage of graduates for whom we have reasonable and verifiable information concerning the graduates’ post-graduation career activities. Our knowledge rate is considerably higher than the national recommended minimum of 65%. Of the fifty-three non-respondents, twenty-six were Arts & Sciences graduates, four were Business, two were Engineering, and twenty-one were Nursing & Health Professions. This report excludes all graduate degree recipients. The international student undergraduate degree recipients’ data is separate and is included on pages 38-40 of this report. 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 2017-18 Graduate Report Outcomes Summary 2017-18 Valparaiso University Graduates* All Colleges Arts & Business Engineering Nursing & Sciences Health Professions Employed 80.2% (487) 74.3% (214) 89.0%(65) 88.2% (82) 82.4% (126) Graduate School 16.8% (102) 22.6% (65) 6.8% (5) 7.5% (7) 16.3% (25) Seeking Employment 2.8% (17) 2.8% (8) 4.1% (3) 4.3% (4) 1.3% (2) Not Seeking Employment 0.2% (1) 0.3% (1) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) 0.0% (0) Number for Whom We Have Data 607 288 73 93 153 Number of Graduates – No Data 53 26 4 2 21 Total Number of Graduates 660 314 77 95 174 Knowledge Rate 91.9% 91.7% 94.8% 97.9% 87.9% Overall Placement Rate* 97.2% 97.2% 95.9% 95.7% 98.7% *For whom we have verifiable data. 4 2017-18 Graduate Report Salary Summary* 2017-18 Valparaiso University Graduates Academic Area Employed Salary Salary Median 2017-18 2016-17 % Reporting Response Range Salary Average Average Change Salary/Employed Rate 2016-17 to 2017- 18 Arts & Sciences 65/214 30.4% $10,000- $36,400 $36,280 $34,194 +6.1% $75,600 Business 19/65 29.2% $10,800- $43,680 $40,823 $49,141 -16.9% $65,000 Accounting 6/14 42.9% $28,750- $46,013 $45,076 $57,085 -21.0% $54,000 Business Analytics 2/4 50.0% $40,000- $52,500 $52,500 - - $65,000 Finance 3/15 20.0% $20,800- $50,000 $41,267 $45,551 -9.4% $53,000 International 3/11 27.3% $22,629- $39,000 $38,543 $47,333 -18.6% Business $54,000 Management 4/11 36.4% $10,800- $32,480 $30,190 $41,300 -26.9% $45,000 Marketing 1/10 10.0% $40,000 - - $49,609 - Engineering 42/82 51.2% $33,000- $63,000 $62,301 $59,659 +4.4% $95,000 Civil 12/21 57.1% $37,200- $56,160 $54,117 $53,229 +1.7% $63,000 Electrical & 10/24 41.7% $37,284- $69,100 $68,688 $59,578 +15.3% Computer $95,000 Mechanical 21/37 56.8% $33,000- $65,000 $63,546 $62,538 +1.6% $75,000 Nursing & Health 26/126 20.6% $49,920- $56,358 $58,890 $53,018 +11.1% Professions $78,520 Health Care 1/6 16.7% $60,000 - - $35,300 - Leadership Nursing 25/120 20.8% $49,920- $56,160 $58,846 $55,380 +6.3% $78,520 *Salary comparisons are subject to wide fluctuations due to relatively small number of respondents and the range of salary offers. 5 2017-18 Graduate Report Outcomes Major Total Employed Graduate Seeking Not No Graduates School Employment Seeking Data College of Arts & Sciences Actuarial Science 7 7 - - - - Art 9 4 1 1 1 2 Astronomy 1 1 - - - - Biochemistry 2 2 - - - - Biology 24 14 8 - - 2 Chemistry 15 8 7 - - - Chinese & Japanese Studies 1 1 - - - - Communication 17 16 - 1 - - Computer Science 11 8 1 - - 2 Creative Writing 1 - - 1 - - Digital Media 6 5 - - - 1 Economics 2 1 1 - - - Elementary Education 16 11 1 - - 4 English 11 10 1 - - - Environmental Science 2 2 - - - - French 1 1 - - - - Geography 6 5 1 - - - Geology 1 1 - - - - German 3 3 - - - - Global Service 2 2 - - - - Greek and Roman Studies 1 - 1 - - - History 4 3 1 - - - Individualized 11 6 - 1 - 4 International Economics & 2 1 - - - 1 Cultural Affairs International Relations 2 1 1 - - - Mathematics 12 9 - 1 - 2 Meteorology 24 16 7 1 - - 6 2017-18 Graduate Report Major Total Employed Graduate Seeking Not No Graduates School Employment Seeking Data Music 7 3 3 1 - - Music Education 6 6 - - - - Music: Church 1 - 1 - - - PE: Exercise Science 11 5 6 - - - PE: Sports Management 14 12 2 - - - PE: Teacher Education 1 1 - - - - Physical Education 1 1 - - - - Physics 2 1 - - - 1 Political Science 8 6 2 - - - Professional Writing 1 1 - - - - Psychology 30 16 10 1 - 3 Social Work 19 12 7 - - - Sociology 3 2 - - - 1 Sociology: Criminology 9 5 2 - - 2 Spanish 3 1 1 - - 1 Theatre 2 2 - - - - Theology 1 1 - - - - Theology and Ministry 1 1 - - - - Total – College of Arts & Sciences 314 214 65 8 1 26 College of Business Accounting 17 14 1 - - 2 Business Analytics 6 4 1 1 - - Finance 17 15 - 1 - 1 International Business 11 11 - - - - Management 12 11 1 - - - Marketing 14 10 2 1 - 1 Total – College of Business 77 65 5 3 - 4 College of Engineering Civil Engineering 24 21 2 1 - - Computer Engineering 11 8 - 2 - 1 7 2017-18 Graduate Report Major Total Employed Graduate Seeking Not No Graduates School Employment Seeking Data Electrical Engineering 18 16 1 - - 1 Mechanical Engineering 42 37 4 1 - - Total – College of Engineering 95 82 7 4 - 2 College of Nursing & Health Professions Health Care Leadership 9 6 2 - - 1 Health Science 20 - 19 - - 1 Nursing 145 120 4 2 - 19 Total – College of Nursing & 174 126 25 2 - 21 Health Professions All Colleges Total – All Colleges 660 487 102 17 1 53 8 2017-18 Graduate Report Where is the Class of ‘18? 43.5% - Indiana 23.7% - Illinois 5.7% - Michigan 3.5% - Wisconsin 2.1% - California and Florida 1.9% - Ohio 1.6% - Texas 1.2% - Arizona 1.0% - Missouri 0.7% - Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania 0.5% - Alabama, District of Columbia, Kentucky, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Oregon, and South Carolina 0.3% - Georgia, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, and Utah 0.2% - Arkansas, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia 0.7% - Germany 0.3% - Malaysia 0.2% - Australia, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Italy, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, and Taiwan 9 2017-18 Graduate Report College of Arts & Sciences – Outcomes Primary Major Outcome Employer/Graduate Job Title/Graduate School Degree Location (Second Major) School Actuarial