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 is typically employed within nine months of graduation.
• 98 percent of the May 2008 College of Education graduates are now working or attending graduate school.
• 96 percent of College of Engineering students who graduated in May 2008 accepted jobs or were admitted to graduate school.
• 93 percent of Tippie College of Business graduates in May 2008 were placed in jobs or graduate programs.
• 91 percent of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from May 2008 found permanent jobs, were pursuing further education, or were not seeking employment for other reasons.*

These placement statistics reflect the most recent data available based on surveys of recent graduates.

* The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences had a 62 percent response rate. It is Iowa's largest college, offering more than 55 majors, 50 minors, and 10 certificate programs.