CLASS OF 2010 GRADUATE REPORT ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Page 1
Methodology This report includes Elizabethtown College graduates from the traditional residential program who earned a degree at one of the 2010 conferrals: January, May, and August. A total of 450 bachelor s degrees and 29 master s degrees were awarded from the traditional college in 2010. Information for this survey was collected by the Office of Career Services through multiple sources. Students provided preliminary information on a survey distributed at graduation rehearsal in May. They were additionally surveyed by email approximately one year postgraduation. Where possible, follow-up contact was made with those students who did not respond to the emailed survey. In addition, academic departments and the Alumni Office were asked to provide any known information about members of the class of 2010. Data on internships, research, study abroad, and other activities during college were provided by the Office of Registration and Records. Graduate and professional school enrollments were confirmed using data from the National Student Clearinghouse. Through this process, responses were collected from 76% of the class of 2010. After noting the pre-graduation activity of all 2010 graduates, the remainder of the information in this report pertains to the 76% of graduates for whom we have reliable post-graduation data. Outlook for 2010 Graduates According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 2010 graduates faced some challenges due to unsettled national and international economic conditions. Still, NACE saw reasons for cautious optimism as employers projected slight increases in new hires in 2010 compared to the previous year. In general, college graduates continue to enter the job force from a position of strength: the average salary offer to 2010 college grads was $48,351 nationally. Compared with their peers without a college degree, graduates can expect to accrue roughly one million dollars more in lifetime earnings. Elizabethtown College graduates can feel confident that they have made a wise investment in their future and their Elizabethtown degree will serve them well in the years to come. Page 2
Pre-Graduation Activities First Year Programming (100%) Internship (53%) Other High Impact (20%) Study Abroad (23%) Research (14%) ALL students participate in high impact first-year programming including a seminar, advising, orientation, and mentoring. In addition, 4 out of every 5 members (80%) of the class of 2010 engaged in intense learning activities while at Elizabethtown College, connecting their classroom learning to the real world. As illustrated, at least half of all graduates completed a transcripted internship, 23% studied abroad, 14% engaged in research with a faculty mentor, and at least 20% experienced another type of high impact learning opportunity such as designing an engineering project, directing a play, studying in Washington DC for a semester, participating in Mock Trial for a semester or more, or completing an Honors project in their major. These activities appear on the students transcripts, demonstrating to employers and others the rich knowledge and experience that distinguish an Elizabethtown College education. NACE reports that college students who have completed internships are more likely to receive and accept job offers and begin their employment at higher salary levels than students who have not experienced such high impact learning. Note: The percentages above do not total 100% because some students engaged in multiple high impact learning activities. This chart captures the 80% of the class whose high impact learning appears on their official transcript. Students not in this 80% may have had similar experiences that were not, for a variety of reasons, officially registered. Page 3
Largest Undergraduate Major Groups Business (26%) Accounting Business Economics International Business Social Sciences (13%) Psychology Political Science Sociology/Anthro Criminal Justice Social Science Elementary Education (12%) Behavior Management Early Childhood Special Education Biology (9%) Biology Allied Health Bio-PreMed BioTechnology Environl Science Communications (7%) Health and Occupation (7%) English (5%) English Literature English Education Professional Writing Summary of Primary Post-Graduate Activity¹ 61% 34% 5% Full-Time Employment Further Education Internship or Service ¹Out of the 76% of graduates with known status. Page 4
Post Graduate Snapshot by Major 71% 10% 6% 15% 10% 5% 53% 50% 50% 60% 14% 14% 40% 69% 50% 20% 62% 13% 4% 90% 20% 84% 80% 90% 6% 86% 86% 80% 83% 67% 67% 12% 41% 38% 50% 40% 40% 31% 50% 38% 18% 10% Employment Intern/Service School Note: Percentages for each major total 100% of the graduates with known post-elizabethtown activity. Page 5
Graduate and Professional School Information More than a third (34%) of the class of 2010 reported graduate or professional school following their graduation from Elizabethtown. A sampling of programs¹ by Elizabethtown major follows. Biology Business Education English Thomas Jefferson University, PA (DPT) Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Seton Hill University (D.O.) Texas Tech University Virginia Tech University of Florida (Ph.D.) Loyola University, MD St. Mary Elizabeth University, England University of Maryland Keller Graduate School of Management Dongbei University of Finance, China Vanderbilt University, TN Boir Ilan University, Israel Bloomsburg University, PA Rider University, NJ Teacher's College of Columbia University, NY Yale University, NJ McDaniel College, MD San Diego State University, CA St. Joseph's University, PA George Mason University, VA History Widener University Law School (JD) University of Rochester, NY (Ph.D) West Chester University, PA Math & Computer Science Carnegie Mellon University, PA Virginia Commonwealth University Pennsylvania State University University of Maryland University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill (Ph.D.) Modern Languages Middlebury College, VT University of Wisconsin Marywood University, PA Political Science Rutgers-Camden School of Law, NJ (JD) University of Pittsburgh (JD) University of Baltimore (JD) Widener University Law School (JD) Psychology Bucknell University, PA Loyola University, MD Georgian Court University, NJ Chestnut Hill College, PA Social Work University of Maryland Monmouth University, NJ Widener University, PA ¹Master-level degree programs (MS, MA, MBA, MFA, MSED, MSW) except where noted. Page 6
Employment Information More than half (61%) of the class of 2010 reported full-time employment, as illustrated by some of the positions below, by Elizabethtown major. Biology Business Communications Elementary Education Associate Scientist, Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc., PA Fisheries Biology Technician, U.S. Forest Service, VT Analytical Environmental Chemist, Sander Laboratories, FL Flow Cytometry Technician, NIH, MD Accountant, Price Waterhouse Coopers, PA Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, PA Stockbroker, Scottrade, PA Office Manager, LL Entertainment Inc., TN Business Analyst, Accenture, Warsaw Poland Investment Bank Analyst, JP Morgan Chase, NY Marketing Coordinator & Videographer, Schell Brothers, DE Communications Director, PA Breast Cancer Coalition, PA Content Specialist, Central Penn College, PA Assoc for Leadership Development Program, Consolidated Graphics, PA 4th grade teacher, VA Special Education Teacher, MD, NJ, PA Kindergarten Teacher, DE, PA Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, NJ English High School English Teacher, PA High School Journalism & English Teacher, PA Recruiting Coordinator, Children's Hospital of Reading, PA Math & Computer Science Depreciation Analyst, Gannett Fleming Sr Actuarial Analyst, The Hartford, CT High School Math Teacher, MT, PA Music K-8 Music Teacher, NJ Music Therapist, Living Unlimited, PA Private Music Teacher, PA Engineering Project/R & D Engineer, Independent Can Company, MD Quality Engineer, Alcore, Inc., MD Quality Assurance Engineer, Bechtel Power Corp., MD Political Science Director of Government Affairs, PSNA, PA Credit Analyst III, Susquehanna Bank, PA Americorps VISTA/Project Shine, PA 2nd Lieutenant, US Marine Corps Psychology Outreach Job Coach, Intermediate Unit, PA Analyst Fraud Prevention, PHEAA, PA Counselor, Ancillae-Assumpta, PA Assistant Language Teacher, Interac, Matsue Japan Social Work Intake Neglect Caseworker II, Lancaster County Children & Youth, PA Direct Care Worker, Allegheny Valley School, PA Crisis Advocate, YWCA, PA Page 7