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Dive into the results of our First-Destination Survey (FDS) that showcases the post-graduation outcomes of 66 5% of the Class of 2023 College of Arts and Sciences graduates Discover how Toreros embark on their journeys of changemaking Omnicom Media Group Oracle Salk Institute SDAppliedBehaviorAnalysis SDAssociationofGovernments
College of Arts and Sciences When did you receive your first offer? How many job offers did you receive before you accepted an offer? Azenta Life Sciences Brightedge Chicano Park Museum CommunityResearchFoundation CoralRestorationFoundation
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Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
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21 6% Manufacturing and Product Development Arts, Media, and Entertainment Law Real Estate Energy and Utilities Finance and Banking Transportation
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36 2% 34 2% 10 8% 3 6% 2 3% 1 1% 7 5% 4 3% Employed Full-Time Enrolled in Graduate School Employed Part-Time Military Service Self-Employed Volunteering Full-Time Seeking Employment Other 83.0% 0 7% 2 8% 1 4% Starting Salary and Bonus Career Outcomes Rate Indonesia Mexico Spain sandiego.edu/outcomes/careers - TOREROS IN THE REAL WORLD TOREROS IN THE REAL WORLD Class of 2023 66.5% Knowlege Rate
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90.6% UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO - CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Did you participate in any experiential learning experiences?
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“The most impactful part of my internship was getting to develop relationships with my lab mates and with my mentor [ ], whose faith in me not only led to more confidence in my lab skills, but also to more confidence in myself and my capabilities ”
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