Iowa
graduates have high rates of job placement and acceptance into graduate
school. Here are some prime examples:
- 100 percent of the College of Nursing's graduates are typically employed within six months of graduation.
- The College of Pharmacy typically has a 100 percent placement rate.
- 99 percent of the College of Law's graduating class of 2006 were employed within nine months of graduation.
- 98 percent of College of Engineering students who graduated in May 2006 accepted jobs or were admitted to graduate school.
- 96 percent of Tippie College of Business graduates in May 2005 were placed in jobs or graduate programs.
- 96 percent of the May 2006 College of Education graduates are now working or attending graduate school.
- 89 percent of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from 2004-2005 found permanent jobs, were pursuing further education, or were not seeking employment for other reasons.
Placement statistics reflect the most recent data available based on surveys of recent graduates. The Pomerantz Career Center survey of recent College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates had a 33 percent response rate. That college is Iowa's largest, offering more than 58 majors, 54 minors, and 10 certificate programs.
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