English
73% of undergraduates and 100% of graduate degree recipients were actively engaged. Undergraduate
Graduate
count
percent
count
percent
16
73%
4
100%
Employed full time Employed part time Continuing education
14 1 1
64% 5% 5%
3 0 1
75% 0% 25%
Not Actively Engaged
6
27%
5 1
22%
5%
Actively Engaged
Looking for work Personal commitments
“I will always remember my time at WMU as one of the best phases of my life. I met the best people, and I was able to really grow as a person.”
Full-time Employment
Median salary for undergraduate degrees was $25,000 to $30,000 (based on 5 responses from 2017-18).
Median salary for graduate degrees was $55,000 to $60,000 (based on 8 responses from 2016-17 and 2017-18).
80% were employed in Michigan.
71% had a job related to their degree.
90% were satisfied with their job.
Sample Job Titles and Employers Administrative Assistant at The Connable Office Assistant Professor at West Chester University Assistant Professor of Education at Indiana University At-Risk Paraprofessional at Portage Public Schools Community Manager in Training at Edward Rose and Sons Customer Service at Portage District Library Stage Technician at Lakeside Ohio
Teacher at Allegan Public Schools Teacher at Clarkston High School Teacher at Cros-Lex Community Schools Teacher at Northview Public Schools Teacher at Paw Paw High School Teacher at South Haven High School Volunteer Programs Coordinator at Michigan Humane Society
Sample Continuing Education Choices Masters in Library Science at Wayne State University
Survey Population This report includes data from students who majored in English and English: Secondary Education.
Graduates
Responses
All degrees
31
26
(84%)
Bachelor’s Master’s Doctoral
27 1 3
22 1 3
(82%)
(100%)
(100%)
Sheridan Steelman, Ph.D. in English, 2017 HS English Teacher at Northview Public Schools
“I work with students interested in obtaining college credit through the Advanced Placement English Literature National Exam as well as the students who struggle in English. In addition to my responsibilities as a full-time teacher, I am a Curriculum Teacher Leader, Department Chairperson, a Co-Chair of the District Language Arts Committee, and the facilitator of the West Michigan AP Language and AP Literature Networking Group. It takes passion, dedication, motivation, compassion, and a sense of humor to stay in teaching and to remain current. Stay in teaching, even though the first few years may be challenging. Make sure you have a mentor who can help you learn curriculum and help students.” Western Michigan University–Career and Student Employment Services | Post-Graduation Activity Report 2017–18 | wmich.edu/career/planning