2022
One-Year
Graduate Follow-up Report July 1, 2022 Published by:
Career Services & Development Central Penn College 600 Valley Road, P.O. Box 309 Summerdale, PA 17093
Steve Hassinger Dean of Career Services & Development
Kristin Fike Internship Coordinator
GRADUATE SURVEY PROCESS In October 2021, a survey was mailed to 275 graduates (representing 276 degrees) who graduated between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. These are graduates from undergraduate programs only. Graduates were also given the option of completing the survey online via the Central Penn College website. One graduate completed two degrees within the time period. Thus, the numbers in this report are based on the 276 total degrees granted. Of the 275 graduates, 35 (12.7%) completed and returned the written or online survey. After written and online surveys were received, attempts were made to contact non-respondents via telephone, text and email. Various other methods were also used to gather employment information from those who still did not respond. Some of those methods included researching social networking sites, internet searches, contacting relatives, accessing various other databases on campus, and surveying faculty/staff. Central Penn follows the First-Destination Survey Standards and Protocols outlined by the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE). In these standards, NACE suggests institutions should strive for a knowledge rate of at least 65%. Central Penn College was successful in obtaining information for 258 of the 276 degrees, resulting in a knowledge rate of 93.5%. It is possible that some jobs listed as employed in the field may not require that specific degree; however, it may be necessary to start one’s career in an entry-level position in order to progress into jobs that do require that degree. It should also be noted that some graduates might no longer be in the position listed by the time this report is published. While 86% of graduates were employed in their chosen field or continuing their education, it should be noted that 97.7% of graduates were employed in some capacity or continuing their education. Although 5.4% of graduates decided to continue their education as their primary focus within their career path after graduation, there were 25 total graduates continuing their education at least part-time. 18 of those 25 graduates (72%) decided to do so at Central Penn College. As noted in the table below, 1.6% of the graduates were not seeking employment. This 1.6% represents graduates who chose to stay at home to provide childcare to their children. In addition to the graduates not seeking employment, there are several graduates who are working, but not in the career field of their program of study. Some of these graduates disclosed that they are very happy in their current positions and have decided they do not wish to pursue a career in their field of study at the present time. Thus, there were diverse reasons why some graduates were either not seeking employment or not working in their chosen field at the time of the report.
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ONE-YEAR GRADUATE FOLLOW-UP SURVEY SUMMARY RESULTS Published July 1, 2022 for students completing degree requirements between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021
2 1 5 5 4 1 7 22 1 39 87
2 1 2 4 4 1 7 19 1 38 79
% 100% 100% 40% 50% 100% 100% 100% 76% 100% 86.4% 80.6%
Accounting Business Administration Corporate Communications Criminal Justice Healthcare Management Health Science Homeland Security Information Technology Legal Studies
12 65 8 22 14 4 4 18 13
11 61 8 13 13 4 3 13 9
91.7% 93.8% 100% 59.1% 92.9% 100% 75% 72.2% 69.2%
11 60 8 12 13 2 3 12 7
Subtotals for Bachelor’s Degree Programs
160
135
84.4%
TOTALS FOR ALL PROGRAMS
258
222
86%
Associate Programs
Employed out of Field
#
Employed or Continuing Education
Seeking Employ -ment
Not Seeking
Unknown
2 1 5 8 4 1 7 25 1 44 98
% 100% 100% 100% 62.5% 100% 100% 100% 88% 100% 88.6% 88.8%
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Accounting Communications Computer Info. Systems Criminal Justice Entrepreneurship & Sm. Bus. Marketing Medical Assisting Occupational Therapy Assistant Paralegal Physical Therapist Assistant Subtotals for Associate Degree Programs
Continuing Education**
Military
Program
#
Bachelor Programs
Employed in Field**
# of Grads Contacted*
Employed in Field or Continuing Education**
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2
# 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
# 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 7 12
91.7% 100% 100% 95.5% 100% 100% 100% 100% 92.3%
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
0 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 0
156
97.5%
1
2
1
6
252
97.7%
1
4
1
18
% 0% 0% 60% 12.5% 0% 0% 0% 12% 0% 2.3% 8.2%
# 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 4 9
% 0% 0% 0% 37.5% 0% 0% 0% 8% 0% 9.1% 9.2%
#
0 0 3 1 0 0 0 3 0 1 8
2 1 5 8 4 1 7 24 1 43 96
% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 96% 100% 97.7% 98%
91.7% 92.3% 100% 54.5% 92.9% 50% 75% 66.7% 53.8%
0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 2
0% 1.5% 0% 4.5% 0% 50% 0% 5.9% 15.4%
0 4 0 8 1 0 1 5 3
0% 6.2% 0% 36.4% 7.1% 0% 25% 29.4% 23.1%
11 65 8 21 14 4 4 17 12
128
80%
7
4.4%
22
13.8%
207
80.2%
15
5.8%
31
12%
#
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* Graduates earning degrees in two different majors in the same year are counted in more than one category. **If a graduate was both working in the field and continuing his/her education, that graduate’s status is only reported once in the above chart in their primary area of activity, per NACE guidelines; however, both the job title and continuing education is reported in the employment by major and continuing education sections below. Those serving in the military are counted in this category as employed in field but also identified in the “Military” column.
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2020-21 ONE-YEAR GRADUATE FOLLOW-UP SURVEY REPORT OF JOB SATISFACTION AND PREPAREDNESS 275 Graduates Surveyed – 35 Responses
JOB SATISFACTION
PREPAREDNESS FOR CHOSEN FIELD
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2020-2021 ONE-YEAR GRADUATE FOLLOW-UP SURVEY REPORT OF SALARY RANGE 275 Graduates Surveyed – 35 Responses
SALARY RANGE (Optional Question)
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EMPLOYMENT BY MAJOR (The information compiled in this section validates the numbers in the table on page 3 of the report and is often used by the Educational Foundation when reaching out to employers)
School of Professional Studies Accounting (A.S.) Accounts Receivable Clerk Accountant
SWF Industrial Commonwealth of PA
Wrightsville, PA Harrisburg, PA
Merchant Supply Group UPMC Self-Employed F&M Trust Susquehanna Valley Federal Credit Union Penn State Health NEX Mechanicsburg Essintial Enterprise Solutions Aegis General Insurance Company Cenero Penn State University
Ephrata, PA Harrisburg, PA Lancaster, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Camp Hill, PA Hershey, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Malvern, PA University Park, PA
Benecon Cross Country Healthcare TE Connectivity Primary Health Network UPMC Mr. Fix at Colonial Park Mall Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Drayer Physical Therapy Skyward Publishing Pyramid Construction Services, Inc. Nationwide Insurance Armstrong World Industries The Hershey Company Amsted Rail Company Schreiber Foods UPS Home Instead Senior Care Select Medical Hospital BB&T Bank UCP Central PA M&T Bank Lancaster Co. Children & Youth/Hopes Haven Residential F&M Trust Company Defense Logistics Agency The Cracked Pot Coffee Shop Bellvue Strategies Randstad Westphal Orthopedics Best Buy Freedom Mortgage City of Pittsburgh Harristown Development Corp. School District of Lancaster Noble Echelor
Lititz, PA Boca Raton, FL Middletown, PA Lewistown, PA Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Hershey, PA Harrisburg, PA Lancaster, PA Lemoyne, PA Bradenton, FL Lancaster, PA Hershey, PA Camp Hill, PA Shippensburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Annville, PA Harrisburg, PA Sunbury, PA Camp Hill, PA Harrisburg, PA Pequa, PA Chambersburg, PA New Cumberland, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Mt. Holly Springs, PA Lancaster, PA Lancaster, PA Enola, PA Pittsburgh, PA Harrisburg, PA Lancaster, PA Fort Myers, FL
Accounting (B.S.) Co-Owner Patient Registration Rep Independent Contractor (Accounting) Financial Services Representative Member Service Representative Senior Financial Analyst Sales Supervisory Clerk Compliance Analyst Corporate Accountant Project Engineer Proposal and Award Generalist 2 Business Administration Finance Specialist National Recruiter Customer Service Representative Human Resource Assistant Team Lead Associate Primary Health Network Front Office Coordinator Author Assistant Project Manager Consultant Corporate Compliance (Remote) Logistics Planner Supervisor Dock, Warehouse and Safety Plant Superintendent HR Team Advisor Supervisor Personal Care Assistant Reimbursement Analyst Branch Banker Administrative Assistant Relationship Liaison Team Leader PT Youth Care Worker/Adm. Asst. & FT Intake Worker Financial Services Representative Distribution Process Worker Assistant Manager Director of Western PA (working out of Harrisburg) Client Service Representative at Vanguard (Remote) Practice Manager Computer Sales Associate Vendor Management Administrator (Remote) Performance Auditor Security Data Technician Owner
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Dispute Analyst StepUp Director Training Specialist Patient Services Representative Rheumatology Engineer Senior Network Engineer Vice President BSU Field Coordinator/Trainer Procurement Manager Office Lead Distribution Facilities Specialist Claims Resolution Specialist Patient Access Coordinator Medical Compliance Specialist Forklift Operator Lead Coordinator Nanny & Tutor Accounting Clerk Rental Coordinator Student Account Specialist I Administrative Assistant Regional Customer Support Specialist Business Services Representative (Hbg. Office) Project Analyst Operations Manager Survey Statistician CDL Class A Driver Business Communications Specialist
PSECU Water Street Mission Highmark UPMC Worldwide TechServices Milton Hershey School Frey Transportation Selective Insurance CLEAResult Consulting, Inc. Geisinger Holy Spirit NAVSUP WSS Select Medical Corporation Penn State Health Capital BlueCross Crane Freight DHL Self-employed Faulkner Astro Jump of Baltimore Susquehanna University Scenic Ridge Construction West Shore Home EDSI Computer Aid Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions USDA J B Hunt Transport Intermodal Main Street Financial Services SAP America
Harrisburg, PA Lancaster, PA Camp Hill, PA Harrisburg, PA Las Vegas, NV Middletown, PA Carlisle, PA Branchville, NJ Lancaster, PA Camp Hill, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Hershey, PA Harrisburg, PA York, PA Harrisburg, PA Glen Burnie, MD Harrisburg, PA Baltimore, MD Selinsgrove, PA Gordonville, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Carlisle, PA Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Newtown, PA Newtown Square, PA
College EDC Central Penn College
Harrisburg, PA Summerdale, PA
Members 1st FCU Dauphin County Belco Community Credit Union Elizabethtown College Zweier's Foodkart Silver Spring Township Police Department Famous Footwear
Mechanicsburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Elizabethtown, PA Lebanon, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Lancaster, PA
UPMC Clear Vision Residential Treatment Allied Universal Commonwealth of PA Montgomery Youth Detention Center U.S. Army A Grain of Hope Inc. (Re-Entry Assistance) Edible Arrangements Diversified Treatment Alternatives Centre County Government Elkins Crest Health & Rehab Crunch Fitness H&F Tire Cardinal Senior Management York County Prison PCT Auto Repair GardaWorld BayCare Urgent Care Cumberland County Prison Wellspan Health System
Harrisburg, PA Montgomery, PA Camp Hill, PA Harrisburg, PA Norristown, PA Carlisle, PA Lancaster, PA Westminster, MD Lewisburg, PA Bellefonte, PA Elkins Park, PA York, PA Halifax, PA York, PA York, PA Pompton Plains, NJ Mechanicsburg, PA Clearwater, FL Carlisle, PA York, PA
Computer Information Systems Digital Marketer & Creator Database Systems Analyst Criminal Justice (A.S.) Financial Crimes Support Specialist Prison Coordinator in Public Defender's Office Member Service Representative II Professional Security Guard Stocker Patrolman Assistant Manager Criminal Justice (B.S.) Security Officer Administrative Assistant Overnight Security @ Highmark Mailroom Clerk Youth Detention Counselor/Officer Human Resources Specialist CEO/Founder Fruit Expert Caseworker Centre County Sheriff's Dept. - Sheriff's Deputy Staffing Coordinator Personal Trainer Store Manager Memory Care Director Correctional Officer Manager Regional Recruiter Patient Care Rep Corrections Officer Security Operations Tech/Office Assistant
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Entrepreneurship & Small Business Administrator CEO and General Manager Administrative Assistant Tires Plus Store Manager
Home Paramount Pest Control La Reena Enterprise Inc. XPO Logistics Bridgestone Americas
Stuart, FL Parañaque (Philippines) Carlisle, PA Harrisburg, PA
Marion Volunteer Fire Company Moravian College Pennsylvania State Police Arm & Hammer
Marion, PA Bethlehem, PA Hershey, PA York, PA
PennDOT Giant Food Stores AVR Petroleum Tata Consultancy Services Unknown Perfume Center of America FedEx Ground Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Central Penn College Giant Food Stores Paragon Consulting Services Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Benecard PBF Vision Corps Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology York County District Attorney’s Office Not Disclosed
Harrisburg, PA Camp Hill, PA Harrisburg, PA Edison, NJ Unknown Ronkonkoma, NY Lewisberry, PA Hershey, PA Summerdale, PA Carlisle, PA York, PA Harrisburg, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Lancaster, PA Lancaster, PA York, PA
Maryland Department of Transportation Domestic Relations Office Dukes Bar & Grill
Baltimore, MD Carlisle, PA Wormleysburg, PA
Dethlefs Pykosh Shook & Murphy Salzmann Hughes, P.C. First National Bank FSA (Government Contractor) Scott & Associates, P.C. Beckley & Madden, LLC Penn State Health
Camp Hill, PA Harrisburg, PA Huntingdon, PA Harrisburg, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Hershey, PA
Penn State Health
Camp Hill, PA
The McShane Firm
Harrisburg, PA
Applause
Harrisburg, PA
PHEAA
Harrisburg, PA
Homeland Security Firefighter/EMT Dispatcher 119th Police Academy Class Production Operator Information Technology Help Desk Analyst Giant Direct Technician, Cashier/PT Manager Developer Warehouse Worker I.T. Team Member Package Handler Catering Area Supervisor Senior Systems Administrator Information Technology Marketing (for I.T. company) Mail Department PC Support Technician IT Infrastructure Specialist IT Generalist Digital Forensic Analyst I.T. Job in Field Legal Studies DOT Procurement Officer Trainee Legal Assistant Server Stay-at-home Mom Legal Secretary Paralegal/Legal Assistant Teller Asset Forfeiture Paralegal Paralegal Receptionist/Legal Secretary Scheduler Marketing (A.S.) Practice Site Manager II at Camp Hill Specialties Paralegal Paralegal
School of Humanities Communications (A.S.) Community Associate (Remote) Corporate Communications Call Center Supervisor
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Product Content Manager Co-Assistant Manager Office Coordinator Human Resources Coordinator CLE Board Communication Specialist Sales Consultant Youth Counselor
TruckPro Carpet & Tile Mart Caring Hands Personal Home Agency Ross Stores, Inc. PA Supreme Court Lancaster Nissan Juvenile Detention Center
Cordova, TN Mechanicsburg, PA Philadelphia, PA Carlisle, PA Mechanicsburg, PA East Petersburg, PA Philadelphia, PA
Premier Eye Care Group Johns Hopkins Health System All Better Care Urgent Care Encompass Home Care Aimed Human Services Aimed Human Services All Better Urgent Care UPMC Kindercare Madden Physical Therapy Wellspan Health System UPMC at West Shore Hospital Highmark Willow Terrace Rehabilitation & Nursing
Harrisburg, PA Baltimore, MD Mechanicsburg, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Eynon, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Lemoyne, PA Lancaster, PA Dauphin, PA York, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Camp Hill, PA Philadelphia, PA
Family Practice Center/Athletic Club of Hershey OSS Health
E-town/Hershey, PA York, PA
UPMC George M. Kosco, III D.O. & Associates UPMC Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine UPMC UPMC Woodward & Associates UPMC Government Funded Program in People’s Homes
Camp Hill, PA Harrisburg, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Hummelstown, PA Harrisburg, PA Unknown
Kidz Therapy Zone TherAbilities
Gettysburg, PA Harrisburg, PA
Wellspan Health TherAbilities The Gardens at West Shore A Pediatrics Provider The Vista School HealthPro Heritage Mount Carmel Senior Living Community Goldfish Swim School Cumberland Crossings Crunch Fitness Skilled Nursing Facility Austill's Rehabilitation Services Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hosp. Hempfield School District Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Kidz Therapy Zone Westgate Resorts Susquenita School District UPMC
Gettysburg, PA Harrisburg, PA Camp Hill, PA Unknown Hershey, PA Hershey, PA Mount Carmel, PA Bethlehem, PA Carlisle, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Unknown Exton, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Landisville, PA Carlisle, PA Chambersburg, PA Florida Duncannon, PA Harrisburg, PA
School of Health Sciences Healthcare Management Optician Coordinator of Education Team Leader Account Executive Team Coordinator COTA/L Clinical Assistant, Charge Person, Support Certified Medical Assistant Teacher Physical Therapist Assistant Imaging Supervisor Patient Relations Claims Processor Admissions Director Health Science Physical Therapist Assistant/Spartan Instructor Physical Therapist Assistant Medical Assisting Medical Assistant Medical Assistant Medical Assistant Medical Assistant 2 Medical Assistant Medical Assistant Medical Assistant 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Stay-at-home Mom Occupational Therapist Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Assistant General Manager Occupational Therapist Assistant Personal Trainer Occupational Therapist Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Occupational Therapist Assistant Retirement Home Activities Director High Risk Instructional Aid at Elementary School Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant & Patient Care Coord. Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapy Technician Massage Therapist Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Chiropractic Assistant Medical Office Associate Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Personal Trainer Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant
STAR Physical Therapy Spectrum Fitness & Rehab Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster Lancaster Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Select Physical Therapy Unknown Drayer Physical Therapy Symbia Rehab Drayer Physical Therapy CPRS Physical Therapy Phoenix Physical Therapy Lancaster General Health Madden Physical Therapy CPRS Physical Therapy OSS Health Albert Heefner Massage Therapy Pivot Physical Therapy CPRS Physical Therapy Neff Physical Therapy Kalkstein Chiropractic Hershey Medical Center Chapel Pointe Did Not Provide Unknown Youngs Physical Therapy & Sports Performance CPRS Physical Therapy Select Physical Therapy NovaCare Rehabilitation Madden Physical Therapy Penn Highlands Healthcare Conforti Physical Therapy Compel Fitness Select Physical Therapy Inspired Physical Therapy Delta ATI Physical Therapy Premier Health CPRS Physical Therapy Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster Drayer Physical Therapy Select Physical Therapy NovaCare Rehabilitation
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Nashville, TN Rio Grande, NJ Willow Street, PA Lancaster, PA Hershey, PA Unknown Grove City, OH Lancaster, PA Unknown, PA Lancaster, PA Reading, PA Lancaster, PA Hershey, PA Mt. Joy, PA York, PA Shippensburg, PA Unknown Duncannon, PA Quarryville, PA Towson, MD Hershey, PA Carlisle, PA Unknown Unknown Greenville, NC Lancaster, PA Harrisburg, PA Lancaster, PA Harrisburg, PA Clearfield, PA Lemoyne, PA Hummelstown, PA Harrisburg, PA Mechanicsburg, PA Evansville, IN Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA Lancaster, PA Lancaster, PA Linglestown, PA Harrisburg, PA Denver, PA
Continuing Education Central Penn Major
College/University
New Major
Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Communications (A.S.) Computer Information Systems Computer Information Systems Computer Information Systems Corporate Communications Criminal Justice (A.S.) Criminal Justice (B.S.) Health Science Health Science Information Technology Information Technology Legal Studies Legal Studies Marketing (A.S.) Medical Assisting Occupational Therapy Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Paralegal Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant
Central Penn College Central Penn College Central Penn College Central Penn College Central Penn College Central Penn College Central Penn College Central Penn College Unity College Southern New Hampshire University Thomas Jefferson University Liberty University Western Governors University Central Penn College Central Penn College University of Texas Law Center Central Penn College Central Penn College Central Penn College Central Penn College Central Penn College Central Penn College Prepping for licensure Prepping for licensure Central Penn College Central Penn College
Master of Professional Studies B.S., Accounting Master of Professional Studies Corporate Communications B.S., Information Technology B.S., Information Technology B.S., Information Technology Master of Professional Studies B.S. Animal Health & Behavior M.S. in Org. Leadership Doctor of Physical Therapy Ph.D. of Health Science M.S. in Data Analytics Master of Professional Studies Master of Professional Studies Applying to Law School Business Administration Health Science Healthcare Management Healthcare Management Health Science Legal Studies Licensure exam July ‘22 Licensure exam October ‘22 Healthcare Management Health Science
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2020-2021 ONE-YEAR GRADUATE FOLLOW-UP SURVEY REPORT OF CENTRAL PENN’S STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES 275 Graduates Surveyed - 35 Responses
What would you consider the major strengths and weaknesses of Central Penn?
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2020-2021 ONE-YEAR GRADUATE FOLLOW-UP SURVEY REPORT OF WILLINGNESS TO RECOMMEND CENTRAL PENN TO OTHERS 275 Graduates Surveyed – 35 Responses Would you recommend Central Penn or encourage others to attend?
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