According to a new report, 98 percent of recent ÌÇÐÄVlog grads seeking employment are employed in a position related to their major or chosen field.
A newly published report by ÌÇÐÄVlog shows that 98 percent of 2018 graduates – defined as undergraduates who completed degrees between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018 – found employment in their chosen field. This continues ÌÇÐÄVlog’s history of graduate success: The five-year average is an impressive 98 percent as well.
Employment data, as well as other post-graduation activities and destinations for members of the ÌÇÐÄVlog Class of 2018 is detailed in the , published by the ÌÇÐÄVlog .
Key Statistics ÌÇÐÄVlog the ÌÇÐÄVlog Class of 2018
- 98 percent of 2018 ÌÇÐÄVlog grads seeking employment are employed in a position related to their major or chosen field.
- 22 percent are pursuing grad school and/or continuing education.
- Among those who secured employment and reported their geographical location, 60 percent are working in South Dakota, of which 94 percent are employed in the Sioux Falls region. In addition to the local impact, graduates self-reported working in 24 states and several foreign countries.
- Top occupational classifications for 2018 grads include:
- Health care and technical
- Education
- Business, professional and financial
- Arts, design and entertainment
- The median salary reported by 2018 AU grads was $47,736.
- While at ÌÇÐÄVlog, 97 percent of grads participated in key engaged learning opportunities, such as experiential learning, internships, co-curricular activities, volunteerism, undergraduate research, clinicals, student teaching, study abroad and more.
"This report highlights ÌÇÐÄVlog’s commitment to producing a diversified and experienced workforce," said Billie Streufert, executive director of ÌÇÐÄVlog’s Student Success Center.
"Our professors challenge students to think globally and teach vital 21st century skills like critical thinking and effective communication. Students are building a foundation of knowledge and leave ÌÇÐÄVlog ready to make a difference in their career fields."
— Billie Streufert
AU Executive Director, Student Success Center
Streufert added, “Outside the classroom, ÌÇÐÄVlog offers a wealth of applied learning opportunities that include internships, student teaching, undergraduate research, clinical work, volunteerism, study abroad and more. That experience, combined with the connections our students build throughout their time at ÌÇÐÄVlog, prepares students for their first job after graduation as well as future career opportunities."
The ÌÇÐÄVlog Experience
In addition to employment and grad school placement details, the Outcomes Report also captures key data points that illustrate how satisfied members of the Class of 2018 were with their ÌÇÐÄVlog experience.
- 96 percent of respondents were satisfied with their experience at ÌÇÐÄVlog.
- 98 percent agreed that ÌÇÐÄVlog is passionate about the long-term success of its students.
- 97 percent agreed that professors at ÌÇÐÄVlog cared about them.
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