First Destination Report Class of 2015
Executive Summary
Highlights ◆
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Saint Francis University’s overall employment/ graduate school rate for the Class of 2015 remains competitive at 99% employed or attending graduate school within 9 months of graduation (95% employed or attending graduate school within 6 months). This data is related to undergraduate students who received degrees in the Schools of Arts & Letters, Business, Health Sciences, and Sciences and graduate students who received degrees in the Schools of Arts & Letters, Business, and Health Sciences. Our graduates secured employment or entered graduate or professional school in the following areas: Health Science, Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Communications, Social Services, Athletics, Education, Science and Research, and other high-demand occupational fields.
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The percentage of graduates employed increased by 1% from last year for a total of 77%, the highest percentage employed over the past five years. 22% of the graduates who received bachelor’s degrees are attending graduate or professional school which is consistent with the average over the last five years. 3% of the graduates are also employed and attending graduate or professional school. Of the Class of 2015 graduates who received a bachelor’s degree and continued on to graduate or professional school, 76% are studying at Saint Francis University.
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The average starting salary range for the Class of 2015 was $50,000 – $59,999.
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The Class of 2015 boasts over 240 more graduates than the Class of 2005.
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94% of graduates said they strongly agree or agree that Saint Francis University was instrumental in developing their faith and/or values for life after college.
Full details of the data contained in this report can be viewed at www.francis.edu/career. Questions about this report can be directed to the Office of Career Services at 814-472-3019,
careerservices@francis.edu.
On the cover:
Paige Mundy ’15, Biology
Paige is pursuing her Ph.D. as part of the Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology program at the University of California, Davis. Her research is focused on fish physiology, particularly the interactive molecular effects of emerging contaminants and salinity stress in euryhaline fish. After graduate school, she is interested in a career in policy so she can have a positive impact on watershed regulation. She credits her personalized undergraduate experience at SFU with preparing her for graduate education. “I have found my cross-disciplinary background in marine and molecular biology allows me a unique perspective on physiology, which helps me excel in my core courses as well as implementing creative approaches to research,” she shared.
First Destination Outcomes Employed or Enrolled in Graduate School (638 respondents) Employed (total)
490
77%
Employed Part-time
10
2%
426
Employed Full-time
Employed, FT/PT status unknown Attending graduate school only Other
95%
11%
138
22%
5
<1%
5
Still seeking employment
761
87%
54
18
Attending graduate school while working
Survey Response Rate Total Students in Class of 2015
638
3%
Total Survey Respondents
<1%
Excerpt from a Class of 2015 graduate:
99%
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saint Francis University was instrumental in developing my faith because I had numerous opportunities to grow closer to God through all of the events I went to (at church and other campus ministry related activities). My professors and clergy taught me to value my faith, talents and potential to use my degree to make a difference in the lives of others.â&#x20AC;?
employed or in graduate school within 9 months of graduation
employed or attending graduate school in a field related to their major
84%
Survey Knowledge/ Response Rate
First Destination Locations Job Locations
A total of 490 respondents shared information about the location of their first jobs after graduation.
Employment by State and Region
CA (53)
11%
West
CO (21)
Midwest
4%
Northeast
PA (219)
45%
MD (36)
WV (14)
14%
South
7%
FL (25)
5%
Northeast South West Midwest Outside of the US
Regions were determined based on the U.S. Census Bureau document Census Regions and Divisions of the United States.
255
52%
87
18%
91 9 8
19% 2% 2%
Employment and Salary Outcomes
Length of Time to Secure First Job or Graduate School Admission (279 respondents) Held position prior to graduation
53
Not currently seeking employment, personal
5
19% 7%
8
Still seeking employment
10
41%
20
Secured position after 9 or more months
15
18%
Secured position within 1 to 3 months Secured position within 7 to 8 months
20
49
114
Secured position within 4 to 6 months
25
11%
Matriculated into SFU graduate program Secured position prior to graduation
30
30
3%
2
<1%
1
<1%
2
<1%
2015 Graduates Starting Salaries (151 respondents)
21
< $30K
27
14
$30K-$39K
$40K-$49K
15
$50K-$59K
18
$60K-$69K
17
$70K-$79K
23
$80K-$89K
8
$90K-$99K
8
> $100K*
*Amounts over $100,000 included: $100,000 (2 students), $110,000 (4 students), and $115,000 (2 students).
Faith at SFU
94% Yes
...Saint Francis University was instrumental in developing my faith and/or values for life after college.
In their Words:
“SFU's core values, dedicated professors and instructors, as well as the long standing reputation made me proud to be a SFU graduate.” “Encouragement, understanding and belief. Professors and counselors were present and had interest in my goals. Faith was always encouraged. SFU upholds and applies its values in every way possible towards its students, as family would.” “The professors that I worked with at Saint Francis University were all extremely kind and genuinely cared about my education and well-being. I have learned that one of the greatest values is kindness.”
Graduate and Professional School Information
A total of 156 out of 761 graduates of the Class of 2015 are currently pursuing an advanced degree.
Where Graduates are Attending School
West
3
Midwest
Northeast
3
South
6
The list below highlights some of the graduate schools that Saint Francis University graduates chose to attend: Case Western Reserve University Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Indiana University of Pennsylvania Iowa State University School of Economics Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine LaSalle University New York University Ohio State University College of Veterinary Care Penn State University Saint Francis University Salus University Stetson University College of Law Temple University Kronberg School of Dentistry Texas A&M University Towson University University of California, Davis University of Iowa College of Law University of Maryland University of Miami Medical School University of New England University of Pittsburgh Univ. of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering University of Southern California Widener Commonwealth School of Law
144
By the Numbers
100%
of the students who applied to graduate school were accepted by at least one institution.
5
students accepted into an accelerated program.
17
76%
chose to enroll in an SFU graduate program.
students received a scholarship, fellowship, teaching assistantship, or graduate assistantship.
Historical Overview: Past Five Years <1%
<1%
22%
1%
<1%
23%
2%
<1%
1%
25%
<1%
2%
23%
<1% 23%
77%
76%
73%
75%
76%
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
■ Employed
■ Graduate School Only
■ Seeking Employment
Historical Overview: Past Five Years of Post-Graduation Plans Employed Graduate School Only Seeking Employment Other
■ Other
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
22%
23%
25%
75%
76%
77%
<1% <1%
76% 1%
<1%
73% 2%
<1%
75% 1%
<1%
76% 2%
<1%
Methodology
The 2015 First Destination Survey was distributed by the Career Services Office to 761 undergraduate and graduate students who graduated in December 2014 and May or Summer of 2015. Each graduate received an email with a link to the survey and a paper copy of the survey by regular mail in November of 2015. Two months later, in January 2016, each non-respondent was contacted again by email and regular mail. Faculty, staff, advisors and academic departments were then contacted to obtain any available post-graduation information for non-respondents. In addition to the mailings and faculty contact, follow-up phone calls and emails were made to nonrespondents. Social media tools (LinkedIn, Facebook, and Google) were also used to retrieve graduate information. Appendix A of the full report includes a copy of the First Destination Survey, the tool used to capture the information contained in this report. View the full report at www.francis.edu/career.
Career Snapshots: Class of 2015 Timothy Keith School of Business
Timothy graduated with his Bachelors of Science degree in Economics with a minor in Mathematics. He was accepted into the Ph.D. program in Economics at Iowa State University. He received full tuition remission and an annual stipend to cover his living expenses while attending the University and obtaining his Ph.D.
Teodorico (Teo) Heckman School of Health Sciences
Dr. Teodorico Heckman, PT, DPT graduated with his Bachelors of Science in Health Science in 2013, before completing the doctorate program in Physical Therapy in May 2015. During his graduate studies he completed clinical rotations at Western PA Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation in Somerset, Pa., Golden Living Nursing Center in Richland, Pa., Windber Medical Center Outpatient Clinic in Windber, Pa. and Conemaugh Health System Main Campus in Johnstown, Pa. Prior to graduation, he was offered a full-time position at CrossRoads Physical Therapy in Hollidaysburg, Pa. where he has worked as a physical therapist for the past year.
Cecelia MacDonald â&#x20AC;&#x201C; School of Arts & Letters
Cecelia graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English. After serving as the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ann Eppard Scholar interning on Capitol Hill she decided to combine her love of language with law. Upon graduation, she was awarded a scholarship to attend the University of Iowa College of Law. She is leaning toward a specialty in business law and would also love to teach English.
Meghan Studds School of Sciences
Meghan received her Bachelors of Science degree in biology and pre-veterinary studies while minoring in English. She was accepted into Veterinary School at Ohio State University, Purdue University, Virginia-Maryland Regional College, and the University of Tennessee. She is currently a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DMV) candidate in the class of 2019 at Ohio State University, where she is also an anatomy laboratory assistant for the University.
Goals of Franciscan Higher Education
Saint Francis University students go on to become doctors, biologists, chemists, engineers, nurses, lawyers, teachers, business owners, and policy makers to name a few—and we are so proud that they carry their Franciscan values with them.
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A humble and generous attitude toward learning
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Reverence for all life and the goodness of humanity
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Respect for the uniqueness of individual persons
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A global vision
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