Career Outcomes
Career Outcomes 2017-2018
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Clayton States’ First Destination Survey collects data from our graduating students on their post graduation plans and experiences at the University.
RESPONSE RATE: 1027 RESPONDENTS / 1032 GRADUATES
FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT
of the 534 graduates that responded and indicated employment, 475 (90%) were employed
full time
OTHER POST GRAD PLANS
16% continuing education
1% serving in the military, as a volunteer, or in a service program
STATE & LOCAL IMPACT
92% employed in positions within the Atlanta Metro Area
TOP INDUSTRIES*
Information Technology Film, Television, Digital Media Life Sciences Logistics & Transportation
*data complied from First Destination Survey and information collected by Career Services
Average Annual Salary of Full Time Employed Grads
$40,000
TOP AVG. SALARIES by major
- IT {$65K}
- Nursing {$61K}
- Tech Management {$50K}
- Health Sciences {$46K}
TOP MAJORS by full time employment
- Nursing
- Integrative Studies}
- Health Care Management
- Psychology & Human Services
- MBA
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT
Knowledge & Skill Development = 86% (Excellent-Good)
86% of the students surveyed said that Clayton State was “Excellent/Good” at providing the knowledge and skills needed for a special skill for their career
Career Development Information = 91% (Excellent-Good)
91% of the students surveyed rated Clayton State as “Excellent/Good” at providing a range of information relevant to various career choices
75%
OF GRADS PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST ONE INTERNSHIP while enrolled at Clayton State