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Table of Contents Summary Report 1-2 Internships, Undergraduate Research and Work Authorization 3-4 Employment Data 5-17 Graduate and Professional School Data 18-24 Post-Graduate Activity Report by IWU Schools 25 Post-Graduate Activity Report by Liberal Arts Division 26 Graduate Survey Trend Data 27 Career Center Staff Warren Kistner Director Brian Richardson Assistant Director for Career Engagement Nicole Poggendorf Assistant Director for Career Development Michele Darnell Biology and Pre-Health Career Advisor Patrick Zajac Career Technology & Recruitment Specialist Jennifer Jordan Administrative Specialist Summary Report The statistics in this report are derived from the information obtained from 351 of the 405 students who graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University during the 2017-2018 academic year. The number responding represents a 86.7% response rate. Still Seeking/Undecided Graduate/Professional School 3.4% 30.2% Full-time Employment 63.8% 96.6% Employed or in Graduate Part-time School Employment 2.6% Number Percentage of of Employment Responses Responses Full-time 224 63.8% Part-time 9 2.6% Graduate/Professional School Full-time (may include second Bachelor's degree) 106 30.2% Still Seeking/Undecided Neither employed or continuing education 12 3.4% Total 351 100.0% *reported within 6 months of graduation 1 Primary Status After Graduation Employed full-time (on average 30 hours or more per week) 219 Employed part-time (on average less than 30 hours per week) 9 Participating in a volunteer or service program (e.g., Peace Corps) 4 Serving in the U.S. Military 1 Seeking employment 8 Enrolled in Graduate or Professional School 106 Planning to continue education but not yet enrolled 4 Not seeking employment or continuing education at this time 0 Primary Employment Status (Full & Part Time) Employed as an entrepreneur 1 Employed in a temporary/contract work assignment 15 Employed freelance 1 Employed in a post graduate internship or fellowship 13 Employed in all other work categories 203 80.4% Of the 233 employed full or part-time, 199 respondents provided information as to how their employment positions related to their major or career interests. Not Related (11) 14.1% Somewhat Related (28) 5.5% Very Related (160) Not Related Somewhat Very Related Related Additional Information Students reported employment in 19 states and the District of Columbia, and in 7 locations outside of the United States including Germany, Thailand, Spain, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Zambia. Students reported completing graduate and professional school in 24 states and the District of Columbia, and in 6 locations outside of the United States including Australia, Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Sweden. 78.9% of students from the Class of 2018 reported participation in at least one internship during their time at IWU. 35.0% of those reporting internships reported completion of multiple internships. Of the students reporting full-time employment, 11.2% (25) reported receiving sign on bonuses averaging $5,652. 2 Internships, Undergraduate Research and Work Authorization Work Authorization Data Of the 405 students in the graduating class of 2018, 88.0% 88.0% (356) were eligible to work in the United States after graduation. 12.0% Yes No 62.9% Undergraduate Research Data 37.1% 278 of the 405 students surveyed answered questions regarding participation in undergraduate research during their time at IWU. No (175) Yes (103) 78.9% Participated in at Internship Data least one internship while at IWU. 304 of the 405 students surveyed answered questions about their participation in internships during their time at IWU. 240 (78.9%) of the 304 respondents participated in at least one internship during their time at IWU. 3 Percentage of Internships 65.0% Number of Number of Percentage of Internships Students Responses 1 156 65.0% 2 56 23.3% 3 19 7.9% 23.3% 4 or more 9 3.8% 7.9% 3.8% 1 2 3 4 or more Internship Participation By Major Major Participated in Internships Percentage of Participation Accounting 33 13.8% Art 4 1.7% Biology 14 5.8% Business Administration 35 14.6% Chemistry 4 1.7% Computer Science 4 1.7% Economics 7 2.9% Elementary Education 7 2.9% English 9 3.8% Environmental Studies 6 2.5% Financial Services/Finance 16 6.7% Hispanic Studies 1 0.4% History 1 0.4% Interdisciplinary Educational 2 0.8% Studies International Business 3 1.3% International Studies 5 2.1% Mathematics 6 2.5% Music 5 2.1% Music Theatre 4 1.7% Nursing 28 11.7% Physics 7 2.9% Political Science 8 3.3% Psychology 22 9.2% Sociology 2 0.8% Theatre 7 2.9% Total 240 100.2%* *Percentages may not equal 100% due to rounding 4 Employment Data Employment Categories Industry Number of Responses Percentage of Responses Accounting 22 9.4% Agriculture 3 1.3% Banking 10 4.3% Consulting 7 3.0% Consumer Goods and Services 4 1.7% Education 33 14.2% Entertainment 19 8.2% Financial Services 6 2.6% Government 5 2.1% Healthcare 50 21.5% Hospitality 3 1.3% Insurance 16 6.9% Law/Legal Services 2 0.9% Logistics 2 0.9% Manufacturing 11 4.7% Marketing 2 0.9% Media 7 3.0% Military 1 0.4% Non-Profit 5 2.1% Other 1 0.4% Publishing 1 0.4% Recruiting 3 1.3% Retail/Merchandising 3 1.3% Social Services 1 0.4% Technology 13 5.6% Transportation 3 1.3% Total 233 100.1%* *Percentages may not equal 100% due to rounding Top Industries 21.5% 14.2% 9.4% 8.2% 6.9% 5.6% Healthcare Education Accounting Entertainment Insurance Technology 5 Entry-level Salaries Number of Percentage of Responses Responses 55.8% (125) of those reporting full-time < $15,000 1 0.8% employment (224) reported salary. $15 - $19,999 2 1.6% Respondents were asked to provide a starting $20 - $24,999 5 4.0% salary as opposed to a salary range. $25 - $29,999 3 2.4% Ranges were then calculated from these figures. $30 - $34,999 12 9.6% $35 - $39,999 6 4.8% Average Starting Salary $40 - $44,999 19 15.2% for the Class of 2018 $45 - $49,999 15 12.0% $47,486 $50 - $54,999 15 12.0% $55 - $59,999 18 14.4% >$60,000 29 23.2% 125 100.0% Average Starting Salaries by Academic Major Academic Major Number of Responses Salary Accounting 22 $57,822 Art 2 $38,500 Biology 3 $37,333 Business Administration 19 $44,967 Computer Science 3 $71,667 Economics 4 $57,500 Elementary Education 6 $32,916 English 3 $25,233 Environmental Studies 1 $25,000 Financial Services/Finance 11 $50,636 Hispanic Studies 2 $41,891 History 1 $48,060 International Business 1 $41,500 International Studies 3 $32,333 Mathematics 2 $38,500 Music 2 $45,000 Music Education 1 $37,000 Music Theatre 1 $50,000 Nursing 23 $53,248 Physics 3 $46,033 Political Science 3 $50,333 Psychology 4 $36,765 Sociology 1 $40,000 Theatre 3 $21,267 Women’s & Gender Studies 1 $31,200 Average Salaries by Division/School Division/School Number of Responses Salary Business & Economics 57 $51,841 Fine & Performing Arts 9 $35,311 Humanities 5 $31,896 Natural Sciences 15 $45,941 Nursing & Physical Education 23 $53,248 Social Sciences 16 $36,860 6 Employment Report by Major Accounting SECOND MAJOR EMPLOYER POSITION CITY STATE/COUNTRY Accenture IT Internal Audit Analyst Chicago Illinois Access2Insight Campaign Execution Specialist Chicago Illinois Caterpillar Accountant Fargo North Dakota CliftonLarsonAllen Associate Princeton Illinois Deloitte Associate Chicago Illinois Deloitte Audit Associate Chicago Illinois Encompass Grain Grain Accountant Delavan Illinois Gaggle Accounting Intern Bloomington Illinois InterPark Staff Accountant Chicago Illinois KPMG Auditor Chicago Illinois English-Literature KPMG Tax Associate Chicago Illinois Legacy Professionals LLP Audit Associate Westchester Illinois Martin Hood LLC Staff Accountant Champaign Illinois Mowery and Schoenfeld Auditor Lincolnshire Illinois PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit Associate Peoria Illinois PricewaterhouseCoopers Core Assurance Associate Chicago Illinois Political Science PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit Associate Chicago Illinois PricewaterhouseCoopers Risk Assurance Associate Chicago Illinois PricewaterhouseCoopers Assurance Associate Chicago Illinois RSM Tax Associate Schaumburg Illinois RSM Audit Associate Chicago Illinois RSM Audit Associate Chicago Illinois RSM Audit Associate Chicago Illinois RSM Audit Associate Chicago Illinois RSM Audit Associate Chicago Illinois RSM Tax Associate Chicago Illinois RSM Assurance Associate Schaumburg Illinois Economics State Farm Finance Analyst Bloomington Illinois Tighe Kress & Orr Staff Accountant Elgin Illinois Wuhan Longyang Technology Industry Group Co., Ltd Credit Risk Evaluation Intern Wuhan, Hubei China 7 Acting SECOND MAJOR EMPLOYER POSITION CITY STATE Barter Theatre Barter Player Abingdon Virginia O’Connor Casting Agency Intern Chicago Illinois Texas Shakespeare Festival Actor/Choreographer Kilgore Texas Windy City Performs Assistant Teacher Chicago Illinois Art SECOND MAJOR EMPLOYER POSITION CITY STATE/COUNTRY DesignScout Designer Chicago Illinois Computer Science (Dual Degree) Muelhausmoers Junior Art Director Berlin Germany Praire Signs, Inc.