2014 2015 alumni survey summary report - ccaps, cdes, cfans · enrolled in grad/prof. degree or...
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2014 – 2015 Alumni Survey Summary Report Fall 2014 - Spring & Summer 2015 Graduates
Prepared by Career and Internship Services – Updated 4/13/16
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Table of Contents Aggregate Statistics, All Three Colleges ................................................... 3 CCE Statistics ........................................................................................... 5
Construction Management .............................................................. 7 Information Technology Infrastructure ............................................ 9 Inter-College Program ................................................................... 11 Health Services Management (No graduate data) Manufacturing Operations Management ...................................... 14 Multidisciplinary Studies ............................................................... 16
CDes Statistics ....................................................................................... 18
Apparel Design .............................................................................. 20 Architecture BS ............................................................................. 22 Bachelor of Design in Architecture ................................................ 24 Graphic Design .............................................................................. 26 Housing Studies ............................................................................. 28 Interior Design............................................................................... 30 Landscape Design & Planning ........................................................ 32 Product Design (No graduate data) Retail Merchandising ..................................................................... 34
CFANS Statistics ..................................................................................... 36
Agricultural Communications & Marketing .................................... 38 Agricultural & Food Business Management ................................... 40 Agricultural Education ................................................................... 42 Animal Science .............................................................................. 44 Applied Economics ........................................................................ 47 Environmental Sciences, Policy & Management ............................ 49 Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology ..................................... 51 Food Science ................................................................................. 53 Food Systems ................................................................................ 55 Forest & Natural Resource Management ....................................... 57 Horticulture ................................................................................... 59 Nutrition ....................................................................................... 61 Plant Science ................................................................................. 64 Sustainable Systems Management ................................................ 66
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Aggregate Statistics from CCE, CDes & CFANS
796 out of 966 graduates responded to the survey (82.40%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 555 69.72%
Seeking Employment 55 6.91%
Additional Education 122 15.33%
Military Service 2 0.30%
Internship 39 4.90%
Volunteering 4 0.50%
Traveling 5 0.60%
Family Obligations 5 0.60%
Other 9 1.13%
No Response to Question 0
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 318 59.77%
Somewhat Related to Major 133 25.00%
Not Related to Major 81 15.23%
Not Applicable 241
No Response to Question 23
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 142 39.55%
Moderately Satisfied 139 38.72%
Slightly Satisfied 49 13.65%
Slightly Dissatisfied 15 4.18%
Moderately Dissatisfied 11 3.06%
Very Dissatisfied 3 0.84%
Not Applicable 241
No Response to Question 196
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 163 22.27%
No 569 77.73%
No Response to Question 64
Income (high outliers removed: $128,800)
Mean $40,331
Median $38,480
Range $10,000 - $80,000
Not Applicable 241
Response to Question 316
No Response to Question 239
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 401 70.60%
No 167 29.40%
No Response to Question 228
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Influence on Job
Internship from GoldPASS led to job 11 3.16%
Job posting from GoldPASS 23 6.61%
On-campus interview from GoldPASS 8 2.30%
Career fairs or events 24 6.90%
Job from internship 49 14.08%
Through employer’s websites 45 12.93%
Networking 100 28.74%
Faculty connection 22 6.32%
Social Media 7 2.01%
Self-posting on professional sites or job boards 59 16.95%
Not Applicable 241
No Response to Question 207
Job Seeking Time
Less than one month 128 33.51%
1-2 months 116 30.37%
3-4 months 82 21.47%
5-6 months 37 9.69%
7-8 months 8 2.09%
9-10 months 4 1.05%
11-12 months 4 1.05%
More than 12 months 3 0.79%
Not Applicable 371
No Response to Question 43
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College of Continuing Education
167 out of 202 graduates responded to the survey (82.67%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 132 79.04%
Seeking Employment 13 7.78%
Additional Education 14 8.38%
Military Service 1 0.60%
Internship 2 1.20%
Volunteering 0 0.00%
Traveling 1 0.60%
Family Obligations 1 0.60%
Other 3 1.80%
No Response to Question 0
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 68 55.74%
Somewhat Related to Major 32 26.23%
Not Related to Major 22 18.03%
Not Applicable 35
No Response to Question 10
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 30 42.25%
Moderately Satisfied 27 38.03%
Slightly Satisfied 9 12.68%
Slightly Dissatisfied 2 2.82%
Moderately Dissatisfied 2 2.82%
Very Dissatisfied 1 1.41%
Not Applicable 35
No Response to Question 61
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 27 18.37%
No 120 81.63%
No Response to Question 20
Income (high outliers removed: $128,000)
Mean $45,695
Median $40,000
Range $20,800 - $80,000
Not Applicable 35
Response to Question 60
No Response to Question 72
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 69 52.27%
No 63 47.73%
No Response to Question 35
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Influence on Job
Internship from GoldPASS led to job 2 2.94%
Job posting from GoldPASS 3 4.41%
On-campus interview from GoldPASS 1 1.47%
Career fairs or events 7 10.29%
Job from internship 7 10.29%
Through employer’s websites 9 13.24%
Networking 27 39.71%
Faculty connection 1 1.47%
Social Media 2 2.94%
Self-posting on professional sites or job boards 9 13.24%
Not Applicable 35
No Response to Question 64
Job Seeking Time
Less than one month 21 31.35%
1-2 months 22 32.85%
3-4 months 12 17.91%
5-6 months 6 8.96%
7-8 months 3 4.48%
9-10 months 1 1.49%
11-12 months 0 0.00%
More than 12 months 2 2.96%
Not Applicable 84
No Response to Question 16
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Construction Management 22 out of 24 graduates responded to the survey (91.67%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 19 86.36%
Seeking Employment 1 4.55%
Additional Education 2 9.09%
Other* 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 15 83.33%
Somewhat Related to Major 2 11.11%
Not Related to Major 1 5.55%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 1
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 9 75.00%
Moderately Satisfied 3 25.00%
Slightly Satisfied 0 0.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 6
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 4 20.00%
No 16 80.00%
No Response to Question 2
Income
Mean $56,500
Median $57,500
Range $36,000 - $78,000
Not Applicable 3
Response to Question 11
No Response to Question 8
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 17 85.00%
No 3 15.00%
No Response to Question 2
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School where Currently Enrolled Program University of Wisconsin - Stout Risk Control
University of Minnesota MBA
St. Thomas MBA
Job Title Employer
Assistant Project Manager Surfacequest Solution
Assistant Project Manager McGough Construction Company
Assistant Project Manager Interclad
Assistant Scheduler Hunter Robert Construction Group
Associate project manager The Opus Group
Construction Site Engineer
Estimator Knutson Construction
Estimator KJM Construction
Evaluator Construction Association of Korea
Field Engineer Adolson & Pearson Construction
Gas Plant Maintenance Supervisor Xcel Energy
Operations Manager MTE Solutions
Project Engineer Horwitz Inc.
Project Engineer Prime General Contractors
Project Engineer Ryan Companies
Project Engineer Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
Project Manager Olympic Companies
Project Manager Inside Edge
Project Manager Olympic Companies
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Information Technology Infrastructure
12 out of 14 graduates responded to the survey (85.71%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 11 91.67%
Seeking Employment 1 8.33%
Additional Education 0 0.00%
Other* 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 2 33.33%
Somewhat Related to Major 3 50.00%
Not Related to Major 1 16.67%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 5
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 6 60.00%
Moderately Satisfied 2 20.00%
Slightly Satisfied 2 20.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 1
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 0 0.00%
No 10 100.00%
No Response to Question 1
Income
Mean $50,200
Median $55,000
Range $40,000 - $64,000
Not Applicable 1
Response to Question 5
No Response to Question 6
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 5 45.45%
No 6 54.55%
No Response to Question 1
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Job Title Employer
Application Developer US Bank
BSOC Engineer Evolution 1
Cloud and Infrastructure Solutions Technical
Support Engineer
Microsoft
End User Support University of Minnesota
Information Security Analyst II Medica
Infrastructure Engineer 7Medical Systems
Machine Operator Applied Vacuum Technology
Risk Advisory EY
Service Catalog Engineer Thomson Reuters
Service Desk Analyst, Associate PTC
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Inter-College Program
97 out of 114 graduates responded to the survey (85.09%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 75 77.32%
Seeking Employment 6 6.19%
Additional Education 12 12.37%
Other* 4 4.12%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 36 52.17%
Somewhat Related to Major 21 30.43%
Not Related to Major 12 17.39%
Not Applicable 22
No Response to Question 6
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 14 37.84%
Moderately Satisfied 16 43.24%
Slightly Satisfied 5 1.51%
Slightly Dissatisfied 2 5.41%
Moderately Dissatisfied 2 5.41%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 22
No Response to Question 38
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 59 72.84%
No 22 27.16%
No Response to Question 16
Income
Mean $39,840
Median $35,000
Range $20,000 - $80,000
Not Applicable 22
Response to Question 33
No Response to Question 42
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 42 60.00%
No 28 40.00%
No Response to Question 22
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School where Currently Enrolled Program Saint Cloud State University Masters in Engineering Management
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Nursing
University of Minnesota Integrative Health & Wellbeing Coaching
Northwestern Health Sciences University Chiropractic
University of Minnesota Masters of Nursing
University of Minnesota Social Work
New York University Doctor of Physical Therapy
The College of St. Scholastica Nursing
University of Minnesota Youth Development Leadership
University of Minnesota Program in Physical Therapy
University of Minnesota Dentistry
University of Minnesota CSOM, Executive MBA
University of Mary MBA
Kaplan Certified Financial Planner
St. Catherine University Certificate, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Waukesha County Technical College Prerequisites for Nursing
National College of Natural Medicine Naturopathic Medicine
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Pharmacy
Job Title Employer
Account Executive Yelp
Account Representative State Farm Agency
Activity Facilitator Intern Minnesota Children's Museum
Advanced Nutrition Aide University of Minnesota - Fairview
Assistant Sales Manager Giorgio Armani
Associate Project Manager Eresser Companies
Biotechnology Sales & Commercialization
Intern
Cellanyx Diagnostics
Brand Ambassador Kind Healthy Snacks
Business Analyst Target HQ
Business Analyst Sagitec Solutions LLC
CEO and Founder Math Whisperers LLC
Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aid Rakhma, Inc
Clinical Specialist Medtronic
CNA The Kenwood
Co-Founder Gift Card Mart
Consumer Support Representative Rally Health
Corporate Health Coordinator Life Time
Credentialing Coordinator UnitedHealth Group - Optum
Customer Service Gerten's Greenhouse
Data Entry W. Blincoe Enterprises
Data Entry Clerk Volt Solutions
Developer 2 University of Minnesota
Development Api group
Digital Marketing Associate iAffiliate Management
Event Specialist / Project Lead Twirl Events
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Fashion Writer Yahoo
Financial Advisor Foster Klima & Co.
Founder/ CEO Lionheart Cider
Front Desk Associate / Shuttle Driver Days Hotel
General Sales Manager Journal Broadcast
Geospatial Engineer North Carolina National Guard
Head Instructor RedCliff Ascent
Hostess Zelo Restaurant
Inpatient Scheduler (Clerk III) Health Partner Regions
Instructor Rosemount Winter Guard
Interim Coordinator University of Minnesota
Investment Advisor Morgan Stanley
Laboratory Assistant Centracare
Laboratory Assistant I Park Nicollet Health Services
Laboratory Manager Selkea Systems LLC
Management consulting analyst Accenture
Manager Private Capital Investments Terra Worldwide, Ltd.
Marketing and Account Manager Twin Cities Occupational Health & Rehabilitation
Marketing and Communication Coordinator FAITS Lodge
Marketing Coordinator Verisav
Marketing Intern Caribou Coffee
Medical Assistant South Suburban Family Medicine
Member Services Representative HealthPartners
Nanny Individual Family
Nursing Assistant Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Nutritional Health Coach Natural Grocers
Nutritional Meal Assistant St. Joseph Hospital
Outreach Coordinator MN Interface Power and Light
Owner iTaxi Service LLC
Paraprofessional for special education Parnassus Preparatory School
Personal Care Assistant Lifework
Product and Operations Management Nexben, Inc.
Production Manager Arden Title, LLC
Program Specialist
Research/Remediation Analyst Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Sales and Consumer Relationship Associate PepsiCo
Sales Consultant AT&T Mobility
SEO + Marketing Specialist Lab 300
Server Rachel's Cafe
Service Coordinator Opportunity Partners
Tutor College Nannies and Tutors
Web Developer Auncor, Inc.
Weekend Supervisor ACR Homes
Wilderness Lodge Server Kenai Fjords Tours
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Manufacturing Operations Management
8 out of 9 graduates responded to the survey (88.89%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 6 75.00%
Seeking Employment 2 25.00%
Additional Education 0 0.00%
Other* 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 3 50.00%
Somewhat Related to Major 2 33.33%
Not Related to Major 1 16.67%
Not Applicable 2
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 2 40.00%
Moderately Satisfied 2 40.00%
Slightly Satisfied 1 20.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 2
No Response to Question 1
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 0 0.00%
No 9 100.00%
No Response to Question
Income
Mean $55,136
Median $54,000
Range $43,680 - $73,000
Not Applicable 2
Response to Question 5
No Response to Question 1
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 4 50.00%
No 4 50.00%
No Response to Question 0
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Job Title Employer
Associate Enterprise Monitoring Analyst Assurant
Inside Sales Manager Identisys
Lead Designer GEA Process Engineering
Manufacturers Sales Representative McReps
Quality Engineer GN ReSound
Industrial Engineer Boerger
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Multidisciplinary Studies
28 out of 41 graduates responded to the survey (68.29%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 21 75.00%
Seeking Employment 3 10.71%
Additional Education 0 0.00%
Other* 4 14.29%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 8 42.11%
Somewhat Related to Major 5 26.32%
Not Related to Major 6 31.58%
Not Applicable 7
No Response to Question 2
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 3 37.50%
Moderately Satisfied 2 25.00%
Slightly Satisfied 2 25.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 1 12.50%
Not Applicable 7
No Response to Question 13
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 1 3.70%
No 26 96.30%
No Response to Question 1
Income (high outlier removed: $128,000)
Mean $46,794
Median $48,027
Range $30,597 - $65,000
Not Applicable 7
Response to Question 6
No Response to Question 15
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 1 4.35%
No 22 95.65%
No Response to Question 5
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Job Title Employer
Application Sales Rep-HCM Oracle
Applications Sales Representative Oracle
Business Process Consultant Target
Captionist University of Minnesota
Claim Manager
Claims Team Lead Hennepin County MHP
Clubhouse Manager & Banquet Hall
Coordinator
Tyler Golf Club
Executive Director Friends of the Mississippi River
Grant/Contracts Prof 2 University of MN
Manager of Good Not for Resale (GNFR) Best Buy Co. Inc.
Marketing & Public Relations Director Ruff Love Dogs
Master Stylist Juut Salonspa
New Business Development Blue Star Media, LLC
Office Specialist Minnesota Department of Revenue
Patient Information Supervisor Fairview Health Services
Payroll Manager Code 42 Software
President Merrill DataSite Merrill Corporation
Senior Business Analyst Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Senior Network Engineer - Team Lead Wells Fargo
System Admin 4 University of Minnesota
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College of Design
242 out of 282 graduates responded to the survey (85.82%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 167 69.01%
Seeking Employment 15 6.20%
Additional Education 36 14.90%
Military Service 1 0.41%
Internship 17 7.02%
Volunteering 1 0.41%
Traveling 1 0.41%
Family Obligations 2 0.82%
Other 2 0.82%
No Response to Question 0
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 113 69.33%
Somewhat Related to Major 33 20.24%
Not Related to Major 17 10.43%
Not Applicable 75
No Response to Question 4
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 43 38.74%
Moderately Satisfied 42 37.84%
Slightly Satisfied 19 17.12%
Slightly Dissatisfied 5 4.50%
Moderately Dissatisfied 2 1.80%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 75
No Response to Question 56
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 48 21.19%
No 186 78.81%
No Response to Question 8
Income
Mean $40,519
Median $39,520
Range $10,800 - $70,000
Not Applicable 75
Response to Question 95
No Response to Question 72
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 132 77.19%
No 39 22.81%
No Response to Question 71
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Influence on Job
Internship from GoldPASS led to job 5 4.85%
Job posting from GoldPASS 7 6.80%
On-campus interview from GoldPASS 4 3.88%
Career fairs or events 6 5.83%
Job from internship 15 14.56%
Through employer’s websites 13 12.62%
Networking 30 29.13%
Faculty connection 3 2.91%
Social Media 2 1.94%
Self-posting on professional sites or job boards 18 17.48%
Not Applicable 75
No Response to Question 64
Job Seeking Time
Less than one month 40 32.00%
1-2 months 40 32.00%
3-4 months 24 19.20%
5-6 months 15 12.00%
7-8 months 3 2.40%
9-10 months 1 0.80%
11-12 months 1 0.80%
More than 12 months 1 0.80%
Not Applicable 112
No Response to Question 5
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Apparel Design
12 out of 13 graduates responded to the survey (92.31%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 9 75.00%
Seeking Employment 0 0.00%
Additional Education 2 16.67%
Other* 1 8.33%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 5 55.55%
Somewhat Related to Major 4 44.45%
Not Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 3 50.00%
Moderately Satisfied 2 33.33%
Slightly Satisfied 1 16.67%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 3
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 2 16.67%
No 10 83.33%
No Response to Question 0
Income (low outlier removed: $10,800)
Mean $51,200
Median $60,000
Range $31,200 - $62,400
Not Applicable 3
Response to Question 4
No Response to Question 5
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 8 100.00%
No 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 4
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School where Currently Enrolled Program University of Minnesota Design
University of Delaware Fashion and Apparel Studies
Job Title Employer
Apparel Designer Gander Mountain Corporation
Assistant Decorist Yuqiang & Partners Interiors Design
Business Analyst in Merchandise Planning Target
Costume Assistant Sonya Berlovitz
Designer Shinesty
Imaging Assistant University of Minnesota College of Design
Prototype Manager Clothier Design Source
Sales Associate Nordstrom
Sales Associate Lula Vintage
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Architecture B.S. 33 out of 40 graduates responded to the survey (82.50%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 16 48.49%
Seeking Employment 2 6.06%
Additional Education 13 39.39%
Other* 2 6.06%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 14 87.50%
Somewhat Related to Major 1 6.25%
Not Related to Major 1 6.25%
Not Applicable 17
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 7 50.00%
Moderately Satisfied 5 35.71%
Slightly Satisfied 2 14.29%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 17
No Response to Question 2
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 18 56.25%
No 14 43.75%
No Response to Question 1
Income (low outlier removed: $19,200)
Mean $44,538
Median $39,320
Range $31,200 - $70,000
Not Applicable 17
Response to Question 13
No Response to Question 3
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 6 33.33%
No 12 66.67%
No Response to Question 15
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School where Currently Enrolled Program Iowa State University Architecture
Ohio State University Master of Architecture
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Architecture
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Architecture
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Architecture
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Architecture
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Architecture
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Architecture
University of North Carolina Architecture
University of Oregon Master of Architecture
University of Oregon Master of Architecture
University of Pennsylvania Architecture
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Master of Architecture
Job Title Employer
Architectural Intern Myefski Architects
Architectural Intern Leo A Daly
Architectural Intern HCM Architects
Architectural Intern Wold Architects and Engineers
Architectural Intern Lawal Scott Erickson Architects
BIM Specialist HGA
Design Technician API Construction Company
Designer Smart Associates
Entry-Level Architecture Wold Architects
Architectural Intern
Junior Designer HGA
Master Stylist Juut Salonspa
Production Employer ESG Architects
Project Drafter Ramaker & Associates, Inc.
Project Engineer Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
Technical Draftsperson SALA Architects
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Bachelor of Design in Architecture (B.D.A.) 56 out of 69 graduates responded to the survey (81.16%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 35 62.50%
Seeking Employment 5 8.93%
Additional Education 10 17.86%
Other* 6 10.71%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 20 57.14%
Somewhat Related to Major 9 25.72%
Not Related to Major 6 17.14%
Not Applicable 21
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 7 31.82%
Moderately Satisfied 8 36.36%
Slightly Satisfied 5 22.73%
Slightly Dissatisfied 1 4.55%
Moderately Dissatisfied 1 4.55%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 21
No Response to Question 13
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 14 25.93%
No 40 74.07%
No Response to Question 2
Income
Mean $40,515
Median $36,000
Range $27,040 - $67,000
Not Applicable 21
Response to Question 15
No Response to Question 20
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 16 43.24%
No 21 56.76%
No Response to Question 19
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Job Title Employer
Boston Architectural College Architecture
Florida International University Architecture
Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Architectural Technology
University of California Architecture
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Architecture
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Architecture
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Construction Management
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Landscape Architecture
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Urban Planning
Job Title Employer
Administrative Data Specialist TURIS Systems
Architect Intern Mattson Schuster
Architectural Designer Wold Architects and Engineers
Architectural Designer Wold Architects and Engineers
Architectural Intern Wold Architects and Engineers
Architecture and Design Program Assistant DIS - Danish Institute for Study Abroad
Architecture Assistant Lazor Office
Assistant Archivist University of Minnesota Libraries
Assistant Project Manager Master Design Build
Business Development Manager Equity Staffing Group
CAD Operator Martinez Geospatial
Cashier Nadia Cakes
Communications Lead OATI
Contractor Celarity
Design Engineer Viking Sprinkler
Designer SOFTlab
Designer JF Ahern
Designer/Drafter Habitec Architecture and Interior Design
Drafter/Designer Corval Group, Inc.
Furniture Designer The Art Source, Inc.
Gradwater Architect RBA International
Intern Architect
Marketing Associate Brojure
Marketing Coordinator Cunningham Group Architecture, Inc.
Process Supervisor Lockheed Martin
Project Designer Kaas Wilson Architects
Project Manager Hobbs+Black Architects
Sales Associate Crate and Barrel
Sales Floor Associate Target
Store Design Intern Buffalo Wild Wings
Store Planner H&M
Student Intern TEA2 Architects
Swim Coach Minnetonka Public School
Woodworking Assistant Willie Willette Works
Youth Development Staff Minneapolis Parks and Rec Board
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Graphic Design 49 out of 54 graduates responded to the survey (90.74%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 36 73.47%
Seeking Employment 4 8.16%
Additional Education 1 2.04%
Other* 8 16.33%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 29 82.86%
Somewhat Related to Major 4 11.43%
Not Related to Major 2 5.71%
Not Applicable 13
No Response to Question 1
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 7 28.00%
Moderately Satisfied 11 44.44%
Slightly Satisfied 5 20.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 2 8.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 13
No Response to Question 11
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 4 8.33%
No 44 91.67%
No Response to Question 1
Income
Mean $41,402
Median $40,000
Range $24,960 - $62,400
Not Applicable 13
Response to Question 25
No Response to Question 11
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 34 91.89%
No 3 8.11%
No Response to Question 12
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School where Currently Enrolled Program HubSpot Design
Pensole Footwear Design Academy FN Platform 2015
Pratt Institute Industrial and Product Design
Job Title Employer
Assistant Color and Materials Designer Adidas
Communications Specialist University of Minnesota
Communications Specialist-Graphics
Emphasis
Open Access Technology International, Inc.
Contracted Graphic Designer Pendleton Woolen Mills
Creative Director PPI Sports Marketing
Designer 30 Watt
Digital Designer LAKANA, LLC
Freelance Designer Self-Employed
Freelance Graphic Designer Freelance Designer / Self Employed
Graphic & Web Designer University of Minnesota - College of Design
Graphic Design Assistant 2U Inc.
Graphic Design Intern United Farmers Cooperative
Graphic Design Intern ReviveHealth
Graphic Designer Sustane Natural Fertilizers
Graphic Designer Moco Inc.
Graphic Designer SML Retail Package Design, Inc.
Graphic Designer Self-Employed
Graphic Designer SunStreet Energy
Graphic Designer Enhance Product Development
Graphic Designer The Line Up, Inc.
Graphic Designer Delaget
Graphic Designer & Marketing Support Bite Sqaud
Graphic Designer / Animator / UX Designer Wunderman
Graphic Designer/Interim Creative Director Institute on the Environment
Illustrator NCC Corporation
Interaction Designer 3M
Junior Front End Developer High Monkey
Marketing Project Manager Grand Rapids State Bank
Member Advisor Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Product Designer / Surface Design The Line Up, Inc.
Server Hostess Colossal Café
User Experience Designer Epic Systems
UX Visual Designer Echidna Inc.
UXUI Designer World Design
Visual UX Designer Connexions Loyalty
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Housing Studies 5 out of 5 graduates responded to the survey (100.00%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 3 60.00%
Seeking Employment 0 0.00%
Additional Education 1 20.00%
Other* 1 20.00%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 1 33.33%
Somewhat Related to Major 2 66.67%
Not Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 2
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 1 50.00%
Moderately Satisfied 1 50.00%
Slightly Satisfied 0 0.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 2
No Response to Question 1
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 2 40.00%
No 3 60.00%
No Response to Question 0
Income
Mean $31,600
Median $31,600
Range $31,200 - $32,000
Not Applicable 2
Response to Question 2
No Response to Question 1
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 3 100.00%
No 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 2
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School where Currently Enrolled Program Zineyard Ministry Training
Job Title Employer
Marketplace Specialist Homemakers Furniture, Mattresses, & Accessories
Project Coordinator Robinhood Corporation
Real Estate Assistant Manager Shelter Corporations
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Interior Design
20 out of 23 graduates responded to the survey (86.96%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 17 85.00%
Seeking Employment 1 5.00%
Additional Education 1 5.00%
Other* 1 5.00%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 13 86.67%
Somewhat Related to Major 1 6.67%
Not Related to Major 1 6.67%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 2
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 5 62.50%
Moderately Satisfied 2 25.00%
Slightly Satisfied 1 12.50%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 9
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 1 5.56%
No 17 94.44%
No Response to Question 2
Income
Mean $38,678
Median $37,750
Range $34,000 - $46,000
Not Applicable 3
Response to Question 8
No Response to Question 9
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 15 93.75%
No 1 6.25%
No Response to Question 4
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School where Currently Enrolled Program University of Minnesota Natural Resource Sciences
Job Title Employer
Designer Gerhards
Interior Designer Encompass Interiors
Interior Designer RSP Architects
Interior Designer Perkins + Will
Interior Designer BDH & Young
Interior Designer RSP
Interior Designer ESG Architects
Interior Designer Design and Architectural Firm
Interior Designer Kaas Wilson Architects
Interior Designer Gensler
Interior Designer CallisonRTKL
Interior Designer ESG (Elness Swenson Graham Architects)
Interior Designer HGA Architects and Engineers
Junior Designer Jessica Lagrange Interiors LLC
Junior Interior Designer HGA Architects & Engineers
Server
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Landscape Design & Planning (B.E.D.)
22 out of 25 graduates responded to the survey (88.00%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 10 45.45%
Seeking Employment 2 9.09%
Additional Education 8 36.36%
Other* 2 9.09%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 7 70.00%
Somewhat Related to Major 1 10.00%
Not Related to Major 2 20.00%
Not Applicable 12
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 3 30.00%
Moderately Satisfied 3 30.00%
Slightly Satisfied 2 20.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 1 10.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 1 10.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 12
No Response to Question 0
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 9 45.00%
No 11 55.00%
No Response to Question 2
Income (low outlier removed: $16,000)
Mean $36,397
Median $35,500
Range $24,000 - $47,840
Not Applicable 12
Response to Question 8
No Response to Question 2
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 11 100.00%
No 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 11
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School where Currently Enrolled Program Cornell University Landscape Architecture
University of Minnesota Landscape Architecture
University of Minnesota Landscape Architecture
University of Minnesota Landscape Architecture
University of Minnesota Landscape Architecture
University of Minnesota Landscape Architecture
University of Minnesota Landscape Architecture
University of Minnesota Landscape Architecture
Job Title Employer
Barista Starbucks
Bike Messenger Jimmy John's
Designer Barringer Design
Landscape Architecture Assistant HM Home Design
Landscape Crew Person LandWorks, Inc.
Landscape Designer Superior Landscape and Irrigation
Landscape Designer The Mustard Seed Landscape and Garden Center
Landscaper Nelson Lawn & Landscape
Maintenance
Owner/Landscaper Minnscape
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Retail Merchandising 45 out of 53 graduates responded to the survey (84.91%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 41 91.11%
Seeking Employment 1 2.22%
Additional Education 0 0.00%
Other* 3 6.66%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 25 60.97%
Somewhat Related to Major 11 26.83%
Not Related to Major 5 12.20%
Not Applicable 4
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 10 41.67%
Moderately Satisfied 10 41.67%
Slightly Satisfied 3 12.50%
Slightly Dissatisfied 1 4.17%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 4
No Response to Question 17
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 2 4.44%
No 43 95.56%
No Response to Question 0
Income
Mean $42,254
Median $44,500
Range $21,400 - $56,000
Not Applicable 4
Response to Question 20
No Response to Question 21
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 39 95.12%
No 2 4.88%
No Response to Question 4
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Job Title Employer
Account Executive Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Account Manager Global Communication Company
Account Receivable Associate Atomic Data
Accountant University of Minnesota
Assistant Buyer Christopher & Banks
Assistant Department Manager--Men's
Sportswear
Nordstrom
Assistant Manager Kohl's
Assistant Merchant Bon-Ton
Assistant Merchant The Bon Ton Stores Inc.
Assistant Product/Operations Manager Echo Design Group
Buyer Vision Ease Lens
SWAT Item Data Specialist Target
Corporate Merchandiser Northern Tool + Equipment Head Quarters
Ecommerce Specialist EVEREVE
Key Leader Lululemon Athletica
Manager Avory LLC
Merchandise analyst Kohl's corporate
Merchandise Coordinator ShopHQ
Merchandise Planning Business Analyst Target
Merchandise Presentation Analyst Target
Operations Professional Tiffany & Company
Overseas Correspondent Retail Researcher Nobland International R&D Co
Privileging Specialist vRad (Virtual Radiologic)
Product Development Assistant Made for Retail
Product Development Coordinator Kohl's Department Store
Product Development Coordinator Kohl's Department Store
Retail Merchandise Coordinator Evine LIVE
Sales Analyst Resultati
Sales Associate Nordstrom
Sales Associate Express
Sales Associate Henri Bendel
Sales Operations Associate Enerplex
Senior Customer Service Agent II Ecolab
Server The Bachelor Farmer
Shop Lead Kit and Ace
Sourcing Specialist Target
Specialty Youth Instructor YMCA
Visual Merchandiser EVEREVE
Visual Merchandising Leader Target
Visual Product Coordinator Evine Live
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College of Food, Agricultural & Natural Resource Sciences
387 out of 482 graduates responded to the survey (80.29%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 256 66.15%
Seeking Employment 27 6.98%
Additional Education 72 18.60%
Military Service 0 0.00%
Internship 20 5.17%
Volunteering 3 0.78%
Traveling 3 0.78%
Family Obligations 2 0.52%
Other 4 1.03%
No Response to Question 0
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 137 55.47%
Somewhat Related to Major 68 27.53%
Not Related to Major 42 17.00%
Not Applicable 131
No Response to Question 9
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 69 38.98%
Moderately Satisfied 70 39.55%
Slightly Satisfied 21 11.86%
Slightly Dissatisfied 8 4.52%
Moderately Dissatisfied 7 3.95%
Very Dissatisfied 2 1.13%
Not Applicable 131
No Response to Question 79
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 90 27.35%
No 263 72.65%
No Response to Question 25
Income
Mean $38,254
Median $37,440
Range $10,000 - $74,500
Not Applicable 131
Response to Question 161
No Response to Question 95
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 200 75.47%
No 65 24.53%
No Response to Question 122
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Influence on Job
Internship from GoldPASS led to job 4 2.22%
Job posting from GoldPASS 13 7.22%
On-campus interview from GoldPASS 3 1.67%
Career fairs or events 11 6.11%
Job from internship 27 15.00%
Through employer’s websites 26 14.44%
Networking 43 23.89%
Faculty connection 18 10.00%
Social Media 3 1.67%
Self-posting on professional sites or job boards 32 17.78%
Not Applicable 131
No Response to Question 76
Job Seeking Time
Less than one month 67 35.26%
1-2 months 54 28.42%
3-4 months 46 24.21%
5-6 months 16 8.42%
7-8 months 2 1.05%
9-10 months 2 1.05%
11-12 months 3 1.58%
More than 12 months 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 175
No Response to Question 22
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Agricultural Communications & Marketing 6 out of 8 graduates responded to the survey (75.00%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 6 100.00%
Seeking Employment 0 0.00%
Additional Education 0 0.00%
Other* 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 5 83.33%
Somewhat Related to Major 1 16.67%
Not Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 0
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 4 100.00%
Moderately Satisfied 0 0.00%
Slightly Satisfied 0 0.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 0
No Response to Question 2
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 0 0.00%
No 6 100.00%
No Response to Question 0
Income
Mean $40,000
Median $43,090
Range $35,360 - $57,000
Not Applicable 0
Response to Question 4
No Response to Question 2
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 6 100.00%
No 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 0
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Job Title Employer
Agronomy Service Center Assistant Manager Land O' Lakes/WinField
Category (Market) Specialist CH Robinson
Lead Sales & Marketing Rep Gamet Manufacturing
Owner Iron Horse Industries
Sales Agronomist Cargill
Viticulture Technician E.J. Gallo
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Agricultural & Food Business Management
17 out of 18 graduates responded to the survey (94.44%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 16 94.12%
Seeking Employment 0 0.00%
Additional Education 1 5.88%
Other* 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 7 46.67%
Somewhat Related to Major 6 40.00%
Not Related to Major 2 13.33%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 1
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 5 62.50%
Moderately Satisfied 3 37.50%
Slightly Satisfied 0 0.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 8
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 2 13.33%
No 13 86.67%
No Response to Question 2
Income (low outlier removed: $20,800)
Mean $46,783
Median $46,150
Range $36,400 - $58,000
Not Applicable 1
Response to Question 7
No Response to Question 9
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 10 66.67%
No 5 33.33%
No Response to Question 0
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School where Currently Enrolled Program University of Nevada - Las Vegas Secondary Education and Teaching
Job Title Employer
Agronomy Sales Associate WinField (Land O'Lakes company)
Appraisal Associate AgStar Financial Services
Assistant Vice President First Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Business Development Consultant Marco Technologies
Crop Specialist Grain Millers
Desert Pines High School Math Department Teach For America
Financial Services Associate AgStar
Jr Ag Lender MinnStar Bank N.A.
Logistics Coordinator Coyote Logistics
National Accounts Manager Coyote Logistics
National Accounts Manager Coyote Logistics
Office Manager The Seed Partners
Recruiting Assistant SirsiDynix
Sales Associate Kate Spade New York
SBA Operations Specialist Sunrise Banks
Vendor Specialist Macy's
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Agricultural Education 21 out of 23 graduates responded to the survey (91.30%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 18 85.71%
Seeking Employment 3 14.29%
Additional Education 0 0.00%
Other* 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 10 58.82%
Somewhat Related to Major 6 35.29%
Not Related to Major 1 5.88%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 1
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 6 50.00%
Moderately Satisfied 2 16.67%
Slightly Satisfied 3 25.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 1 8.33%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 6
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 1 5.26%
No 18 94.74%
No Response to Question 2
Income
Mean $42,649
Median $41,312
Range $27,040 - $57,000
Not Applicable 3
Response to Question 15
No Response to Question 3
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 19 95.00%
No 1 5.00%
No Response to Question 1
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Job Title Employer
Agricultural Educator Morris Area Schools
Agricultural Instructor Cedar Mountain High School
Agriculture Teacher Breckenridge High School
Agriculture Teacher Sauk Rapids-Rice School District
Agriculture Teacher Springfield Public Schools
Agriculture Teacher Wabasso Public School
Agronomist FCA Co-op
Farm Employee Arethusa Farm
Farmer Dry Creek Red Angus
Human Resource Intern Sparboe Farms
Human Resources Recruiter Davisco Foods International, Inc.
Market Development Specialist West Central
Marketing Coordinator IDEAg LLC.
Reporter Dairy Star
Risk Management Officer AgStar Financial Services
Sales Trainee AgReliant Genetics, LLC
Solutions Development Sales Rep Elanco Animal Health
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Animal Science 78 out of 99 graduates responded to the survey (78.79%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 40 51.28%
Seeking Employment 6 7.69%
Additional Education 30 38.46%
Other* 2 2.56%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 17 45.95%
Somewhat Related to Major 8 21.62%
Not Related to Major 12 32.43%
Not Applicable 38
No Response to Question 2
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 13 41.94%
Moderately Satisfied 11 35.48%
Slightly Satisfied 5 16.13%
Slightly Dissatisfied 1 3.23%
Moderately Dissatisfied 1 3.23%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 38
No Response to Question 9
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 34 47.89%
No 37 52.11%
No Response to Question 7
Income
Mean $37,343
Median $40,000
Range $18,720 - $60,000
Not Applicable 38
Response to Question 23
No Response to Question 17
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 32 84.21%
No 6 15.79%
No Response to Question 40
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School where Currently Enrolled Program Atlantic Veterinary College Veterinary Medicine
Kansas State University Veterinary Medicine
Luther Seminary Masters of Divinity, Pastoral track
Midwestern University Veterinary Medicine
Minnesota School of Business Veterinary Technology
Pioneer Certified Crop Adviser - Agronomy
Ross University School of Veterinary
Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
Ross University School of Veterinary
Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida Veterinary Medicine
University of Maryland - Baltimore Pharmacy
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota Animal Science
University of Minnesota Animal Science
University of Minnesota Animal Science
University of Minnesota Animal Science
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota Animal Science
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota Agricultural Education
University of Minnesota Animal Science
University of Minnesota Pharmacy
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota Animal Science
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine
University of Nebraska - Lincoln Animal Sciences
Western University of Health Sciences Veterinary Medicine
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Job Title Employer
4H Program Coordinator U of MN - Extension
Animal Care Technician Charles River Laboratories
Area Sales Manager Jenex CRI
Assistant Dairy Manager Clauss Dairy Farms
Barista Starbucks
Barista Caribou Coffee
Chemical Dependency Technician Maple Lake Recovery Center
Credit Analyst First Farmers and Merchants Bank
Credit/Grain Assistant Rob Larson
Dairy Farmer Miron Farms
Dairy Feed Sales and Service Specialist United Farmers Coop
Dairy Genetic Analyst Accelerated Genetics
Formulation Specialist Land O' Lakes
Genetic Researcher Recombinetics
Information Specialist Pipestone Systems
Leasing Specialist Doran Company
Logistics Coordinator Coyote Logistics
Manager
Master Mixer Cold Stone Creamery
Member Recruiter Farmers Business Network
Nutrition Associates Big Game
Pharmacy Technician U of MN - Veterinary Medical Center
Sales and Marketing Associate Manna Pro
Sales Representative Prairie Livestock Supply/ Veterinary Medical
Supply
Senior sales consultant Officemax
Server Perkins
SQL Database Administrator Outsell
Substitute Teacher North Branch Sunrise School
Team Member Chuck & Don's
Veterinary Assistant Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinary Assistant West Gate Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary Assistant Highland Animal Hospital
Veterinary Assistant Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinary Assistant Animal Wellness Center
Veterinary Technician Suburban Animal Hospital
Waitress Profile Event Center
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Applied Economics 51 out of 61 graduates responded to the survey (83.61%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 34 66.67%
Seeking Employment 3 5.88%
Additional Education 11 21.57%
Other* 3 5.88%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 14 42.42%
Somewhat Related to Major 15 45.45%
Not Related to Major 4 12.12%
Not Applicable 17
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 9 39.13%
Moderately Satisfied 11 47.83%
Slightly Satisfied 2 8.70%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 1 4.35%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 17
No Response to Question 11
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 12 25.00%
No 36 75.00%
No Response to Question 3
Income
Mean $43,159
Median $41,767
Range $22,880 - $60,000
Not Applicable 17
Response to Question 22
No Response to Question 12
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 30 85.71%
No 5 14.29%
No Response to Question 16
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School where Currently Enrolled Program Cornell University Applied Economics
Cornell University Agricultural Business and Management
University of California - Davis Agricultural and Resource Economics
University of California - Davis Agricultural and Resource Economics
University of Illinois - Champaign Agricultural and Consumer Economics
University of Minnesota Master's in Public Policy
University of Minnesota Elementary Education
University of Minnesota Applied Economics
University of Minnesota Applied Economics
University of Texas - Austin Professional Accounting
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee MBA
University of Wisconsin - Madison Resource and Energy Demand Analysis
Job Title Employer
Account Advisor Receivables Control Corp
Account Coordinator Broadhead+Co.
Account Operations CH Robinson
Account Specialist Aon Risk Solutions
Accountant Insite Software
Area Sales Manager Cytosport
Associate Operations Analyst Digital River
Bank lobby internship manager China Construction Bank
Business Analyst Tarter
Business Systems Consultant Wells Fargo
Commodity Purchasing Intern Miller Milling Company
Demand Forecast Analyst Best Buy
Demand Planning Analyst Best Buy
Driver Helper / Merchandiser Ott Schweitzer Distributors
Executive Accounts Specialist University of Minnesota
Executive Accounts Specialist University of Minnesota
Financial Institution Specialist Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Financial Services Advisor and Volunteer Prepare & Prosper
Grant Buyer
Intern CAIPITAL Technology Co. Ltd
Logistics Coordinator KTI
Logistics Coordinator Coyote Logistics
Merchandise Planning Business Analyst Target
National account manager Coyote logistics
Operations Analyst BMO Harris Bank
Policy Services Technician Berkley Risk Administrators
Procurement Merchandiser CHS Inc
Restaurant Manager Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Supply Chain Analyst Jostens
Supply Chain Analyst Anixter
Technical Support Representative Innovative Computer Software
Transfer Pricing Associate RSM US LLP
Trimmer Altitude The Dispensary
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Environmental Science, Policy & Management
58 out of 74 graduates responded to the survey (78.38%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 34 65.52%
Seeking Employment 7 12.07%
Additional Education 8 13.79%
Other* 9 15.52%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 20 60.61%
Somewhat Related to Major 7 21.21%
Not Related to Major 6 18.18%
Not Applicable 24
No Response to Question 1
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 8 34.78%
Moderately Satisfied 10 43.48%
Slightly Satisfied 1 4.34%
Slightly Dissatisfied 2 8.70%
Moderately Dissatisfied 2 8.70%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 24
No Response to Question 11
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 9 18.00%
No 41 82.00%
No Response to Question 8
Income (high and low outliers removed: $10,000, 13,500, and 74,500)
Mean $34,320
Median $34,660
Range $22,800 - $50,000
Not Applicable 24
Response to Question 21
No Response to Question 13
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 31 83.78%
No 6 16.22%
No Response to Question 21
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School where Currently Enrolled Program Duke University Environmental Management
Iowa State University Environmental Science
North Dakota State University Plant Science
University of Minnesota - Duluth Water Resource Science
University of Minnesota Wetlands Delineation Certification Program
University of Minnesota Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
University of Minnesota Architecture
University of North Carolina Geography
Job Title Employer
Aquatics Lead Staff YMCA
Assistant Camp Director Eau Claire YMCA
Campaign Manager Friends of the Earth Action
Cashier Assistant Costco
Conservation Apprentice Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa
Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist Boston Scientific
Environmental Specialist MN Pollution Control Agency
Environmental Specialist U.S. Compliance Corporation
Environmental Specialist MN Pollution Control Agency
Environmental Staff Professional Terracon Consultants
Environmental Technician Bay West
Environmental, Health, and Safety Intern Bosch Security Systems
Environmental, Health, and Safety Associate Caterpillar
Forester/Crew Leader Itasca Woodland Services
GIS Quality Control Engineer Navico
Head Coach Mounds View Softball Association
Human Resources Assistant USDA APHIS
Hydrologic Technician United States Geological Survey
Hydrologist MN Pollution Control Agency
Lab tech University of MN
MN GreenCorps Member Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Model Ignite Models Inc.
Park Ranger US Army Corps of Engineers
Procurement Sustainability Intern Grain Millers
Project Manager Ecolab
Project Research Assistant Dovetail Partners, Inc.
Robert Hampson Hydrologist at Southern Nevada Water Authority
Shelf-Set Coordinator Anheuser Busch
Staff Professional Antea Group
Supervisor Marsden
Vice President of Operations Bradley & Lily
YMCA Community Outreach Coordinator Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa
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Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology
21 out of 34 graduates responded to the survey (61.76%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 12 57.14%
Seeking Employment 4 19.05%
Additional Education 1 4.76%
Other* 4 19.05%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 5 41.67%
Somewhat Related to Major 3 25.00%
Not Related to Major 4 33.33%
Not Applicable 9
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 1 10.00%
Moderately Satisfied 3 30.00%
Slightly Satisfied 3 30.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 1 10.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 2 20.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 9
No Response to Question 2
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 1 5.00%
No 19 95.00%
No Response to Question 1
Income
Mean $31,422
Median $32,000
Range $20,000 - $40,000
Not Applicable 9
Response to Question 9
No Response to Question 3
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 10 62.50%
No 6 37.50%
No Response to Question 5
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School where Currently Enrolled Program Tufts University Veterinary Medicine
Job Title Employer
Account Install Specialist Prime Therapeutics
Administrator HomeServices Relocation
Biology Lab Assistant Hennepin Technical College
Field Research Technician University of Nevada - Davis
Field Technician University of Nevada - Reno
Junior Lab/Field Technician University of Minnesota
Lead Machinist 3M
Meter Technician Corix Utilities
Microbiologist Deibel Labs
Outreach Coordinator Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light
Pet Care Specialist PetSmart
Swim Instructor Aqua-tots
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Food Science 19 out of 22 graduates responded to the survey (86.36%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 13 68.42%
Seeking Employment 1 5.29%
Additional Education 5 26.32%
Other* 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 10 83.33%
Somewhat Related to Major 1 8.33%
Not Related to Major 1 8.33%
Not Applicable 6
No Response to Question 1
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 4 50.00%
Moderately Satisfied 3 37.50%
Slightly Satisfied 0 0.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 1 12.50%
Not Applicable 6
No Response to Question 5
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 6 33.33%
No 12 66.67%
No Response to Question 1
Income
Mean $38,515
Median $37,459
Range $24,960 - $57,000
Not Applicable 6
Response to Question 8
No Response to Question 5
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 7 50.00%
No 7 50.00%
No Response to Question 5
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School where Currently Enrolled Program University of Alabama Chemical Engineering
University of Minnesota Food Science
University of Minnesota Food Science
Job Title Employer
Associate Home Depot
Associate Food Scientist Cargill
Contract Technologist Land O'Lakes
Food Technologist Land O'Lakes
Further Processing trainee Cargill
Head Sample Clerk Scoular
Import Coordinator Lamex Foods
Junior Scientist University of Minnesota
Lab Analyst I Pace Analytical
QA Specialist Cutco Express
QA Specialist - Chemistry Lab Nestle
Quality Assurance Specialist Ciranda
Quality Assurance Supervisor Seneca Foods
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Food Systems 5 out of 5 graduates responded to the survey (100.00%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 4 80.00%
Seeking Employment 0 0.00%
Additional Education 0 0.00%
Other* 1 20.00%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 3 75.00%
Somewhat Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Related to Major 1 25.00%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 2 66.67%
Moderately Satisfied 1 33.33%
Slightly Satisfied 0 0.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 1
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 0 0.00%
No 3 100.00%
No Response to Question 2
Income (high outlier removed: $70,000)
Mean $45,333
Median $45,000
Range $43,000 - $48,000
Not Applicable 1
Response to Question 4
No Response to Question 0
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 4 100.00%
No 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 1
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Job Title Employer
Assistant Marsh Manager Copper River Cranberry Co
General Manager Wirthco
Loan Advisor Docuprep
Sales Associate Mercaris
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Forest & Natural Resource Management
9 out of 11 graduates responded to the survey (81.82%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 8 88.89%
Seeking Employment 0 0.00%
Additional Education 0 0.00%
Other* 1 11.11%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 6 75.00%
Somewhat Related to Major 2 25.00%
Not Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 5 71.43%
Moderately Satisfied 2 28.57%
Slightly Satisfied 0 0.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 1
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 1 14.29%
No 7 85.71%
No Response to Question 1
Income (high outlier removed: $50,000)
Mean $35,996
Median $36,941
Range $33,280 - $38,480
Not Applicable 1
Response to Question 6
No Response to Question 2
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 5 62.50%
No 3 37.50%
No Response to Question 1
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Job Title Employer
Arborist Branch and Bough Tree Service
District Technician Nobles SWCD
Forester Trainee UPM Blandin Paper Company
Gardener University of Minnesota
Natural Resources Forestry Specialist Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Parks and Forestry Staff City of Plymouth
Timber Sale Administrator US Forest Service
Urban Forestry Technician City of Saint Paul
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Horticulture 13 out of 17 graduates responded to the survey (76.47%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 10 76.92%
Seeking Employment 1 7.69%
Additional Education 1 7.69%
Other* 1 7.69%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 7 70.00%
Somewhat Related to Major 2 20.00%
Not Related to Major 1 10.00%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 3 33.33%
Moderately Satisfied 4 44.44%
Slightly Satisfied 2 22.22%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 1
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 1 7.69%
No 12 92.31%
No Response to Question 0
Income
Mean $32,685
Median $33,520
Range $18,720 - $49,920
Not Applicable 3
Response to Question 8
No Response to Question 2
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 10 90.91%
No 1 9.09%
No Response to Question 2
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School where Currently Enrolled Program University of Minnesota Animal Science
Job Title Employer
2nd Assistant Superintendent Town & Country Club
Administrative Sales Assistant Radisson Hotel Minneapolis/St. Paul North
Barista Quixotic Coffee
Farmer
Gardener Woodhill Country Club
Handyman/Landscaper McCarthy
Owner Wildenauer Design Co.
Research Associate Calyxt
Research Intern Washington State University
Seasonal Grounds Crew Aide The Morton Arboretum
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Nutrition 66 out of 84 graduates responded to the survey (78.57%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 42 63.64%
Seeking Employment 1 1.52%
Additional Education 14 21.21%
Other* 9 13.64%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 21 51.22%
Somewhat Related to Major 14 34.15%
Not Related to Major 6 14.63%
Not Applicable 24
No Response to Question 1
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 4 15.39%
Moderately Satisfied 12 46.15%
Slightly Satisfied 5 19.23%
Slightly Dissatisfied 3 11.54%
Moderately Dissatisfied 1 3.85%
Very Dissatisfied 1 3.85%
Not Applicable 24
No Response to Question 16
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 20 48.78%
No 41 51.22%
No Response to Question 5
Income (high outlier removed: $62,400)
Mean $32,919
Median $32,760
Range $15,000 - $50,000
Not Applicable 24
Response to Question 25
No Response to Question 17
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 19 45.24%
No 23 54.76%
No Response to Question 24
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School where Currently Enrolled Program Illinois State University Masters International
Iowa State University Dietetic Internship
Life Chiropractic College West Chiropractic
Mount Mary University Dietetics
Normandale Community College Pre-Med
University of Minnesota Nutrition
University of Minnesota Pharmacy
University of Minnesota Nutrition
University of Minnesota Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology
University of Minnesota Public Health Nutrition
University of Minnesota Pharmacy
University of Minnesota Nutrition
University of Minnesota Nutrition
University of Minnesota Dietetic Internship
University of New England Pharmacy
University of North Texas Maternal and Child Health
University of Utah Human Nutrition, Sports Nutrition
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Job Title Employer
Advanced Nutrition Aide University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Assistant Market Manager Clean Air Farmer's Market
Associate Food Scientist Schwan's Shared Services LLC
Barista Corner Coffee
Clinical Dietetic Technician HCMC
Cook Coordinator State of MN
Cook Manager Carefree Cottages of Maplewood
Dental Lab Technician Apple Tree Dental
Dietary Aide Healtheast St Josephs Hospital
Dietary Associate Maple Grove Hospital
Dietary Associate Maple Grove Hospital
Dietary Tech Park Nicollet
Dietary Tech Allina Health
Dietary Technician The Emily Program
Dietetic Technician Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Dietetic Technician Hennepin County Medical Center
Dietetic Technician Hennepin County Medical Center
Flooring Sales Associate Menards
Food + You SNAP Outreach Specialist Second Harvest Heartland
Food Safety Specialist GNP
Food Service Manager Aramark
Grocery Stocker Seward Co-op
Health Advisor HealthFitness
Home Health Aide Visiting Angels
Independent Contractor General Mills
Nutrition Associate University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Nutrition Coach Anytime Fitness
Nutrition Educator Ramsey County Women Infants and Children
(WIC) Program
Nutrition Educator University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Nutrition Educator St. Paul- Ramsey County WIC
Nutrition Services Aide Fairview Health Services
Nutrition Services Associate University of Minnesota Fairview
Nutrition Services Representative Regions Hospital
PCA ACR Homes
Pharmacy Technician Park Nicollet
Quality Coordinator General Mills
R&D Technician Jack Link's Beef Jerky
Sales Associate Venture Studios
Sales Representative Optum
Server Buffalo Wild Wings
Site Coordinator Loaves and Fishes
Study Technician Covance Laboratories
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Plant Science 12 out of 15 graduates responded to the survey (80.00%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 9 75.00%
Seeking Employment 1 8.33%
Additional Education 1 8.33%
Other* 1 8.33%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 5 55.56%
Somewhat Related to Major 1 11.11%
Not Related to Major 3 33.33%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 2 40.00%
Moderately Satisfied 3 60.00%
Slightly Satisfied 0 0.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 4
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 2 16.67%
No 10 83.33%
No Response to Question 0
Income
Mean $40,750
Median $40,500
Range $32,000 - $50,000
Not Applicable 3
Response to Question 4
No Response to Question 5
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 9 90.00%
No 1 10.00%
No Response to Question 2
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School where Currently Enrolled Program Minnesota School of Bartending Bartending
University of Wisconsin Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics
Job Title Employer
Agronomist United Farmers Cooperative
Bartender Sodexo
Communications and Relations Coordinator University of Minnesota
Field Research Assistant Monsanto Company
Lab Tech Syngenta
Owner It Works Global
Program Associate Northwestern University
Research Associate Calyxt
Trainee USDA-ARS
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Sustainable Systems Management
11 out of 11 graduates responded to the survey (100.00%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 10 90.91%
Seeking Employment 0 0.00%
Additional Education 0 0.00%
Other* 1 9.09%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 7 70.00%
Somewhat Related to Major 2 20.00%
Not Related to Major 1 10.00%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 3 37.50%
Moderately Satisfied 5 62.50%
Slightly Satisfied 0 0.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 2
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 1 11.11%
No 8 88.89%
No Response to Question 2
Income
Mean $43,452
Median $45,760
Range $36,000 - $48,000
Not Applicable 1
Response to Question 5
No Response to Question 5
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 8 88.89%
No 1 11.11%
No Response to Question 2
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Job Title Employer
Account Manager Weekes Forest Products
Energy Modeling Analyst Residential Science Resources
Estimator Faithful+Gould
Estimator Cocoon
General Manager College Works Painting
Housing Inspector City of Minneapolis
Inside Sales Rep Boise Cascade Company
Junior Building Science Specialist CR-Building Performance Specialists
Plan Reviewer Residential Science Resources
Secretary School District of Onalaska
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