| Stevenson Boasts 95% Job and Grad School Placement Rate for Recent Graduates |
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MICUA Matters Spring 2010
After a survey of its December 2008 and May 2009 graduates, Stevenson University reports a 95% job and graduate school placement rate. The statistic—based on responses from 90% of recent SU graduates—bucks a national trend toward decreasing employment opportunities for recent college graduates.
“Stevenson has focused its mission on becoming a national leader in career education and developing innovative approaches that enhance students’ career preparation,” said Kevin Manning, President of Stevenson University. “Our efforts are paying off for our students and giving them an advantage in an economy that is otherwise presenting many challenges to college graduates trying to enter the job market.”
Of the recent Stevenson graduates surveyed, 75% were working full-time in their chosen fields or attending graduate school, while 9% were working full-time outside their fields, and 11% were working part-time. A total of 649 students were surveyed throughout 2009 to generate the data.
Stevenson graduates are contacted five times throughout the year—by phone, e-mail, even LinkedIn and Facebook if necessary—to obtain their employment status. |