2015 2016 Alumni Survey Summary Report
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2015 – 2016 Alumni Survey Summary Report Fall 2015 - Spring & Summer 2016 Graduates Prepared by Career and Internship Services – Updated 3/29/17
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2015 – 2016 Alumni Survey Summary Report Fall 2015 - Spring & Summer 2016 Graduates
Prepared by Career and Internship Services – Updated 3/29/17
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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 ..................................................................................... 37
Agricultural & Food Business Management ................................... 39 Agricultural Communications & Marketing .................................... 41 Agricultural Education ................................................................... 43 Animal Science .............................................................................. 45 Applied Economics ........................................................................ 48 Environmental Sciences, Policy & Management ............................ 50 Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology ..................................... 52 Food Science ................................................................................. 54 Food Systems ................................................................................ 56 Forest & Natural Resource Management ....................................... 58 Nutrition ....................................................................................... 60 Plant Science ................................................................................. 63 Sustainable Systems Management ................................................ 65
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Aggregate Statistics from CCE, CDes & CFANS
820 out of 1009 graduates responded to the survey (81.27%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 634 77.32%
Seeking Employment 53 6.46%
Additional Education 93 11.34%
Military Service 1 0.12%
Internship 22 2.68%
Volunteering 0 0.00%
Traveling 4 0.49%
Family Obligations 4 0.49%
Other 9 1.10%
No Response to Question 0
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 365 59.16%
Somewhat Related to Major 171 27.71%
Not Related to Major 81 13.13%
Not Applicable 186
No Response to Question 17
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 229 46.74%
Moderately Satisfied 134 27.35%
Slightly Satisfied 73 14.90%
Slightly Dissatisfied 32 6.53%
Moderately Dissatisfied 11 2.24%
Very Dissatisfied 11 2.24%
Not Applicable 186
No Response to Question 144
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 136 23.33%
No 447 76.67%
No Response to Question 237
Income
Mean $40,555
Median $38,480
Range $12,000 - $145,000
Not Applicable 186
Response to Question 392
No Response to Question 242
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 650 83.55%
No 128 16.45%
No Response to Question 42
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Influence on Job
Internship from GoldPASS led to job 14 2.72%
Job posting from GoldPASS 27 5.25%
On-campus interview from GoldPASS 11 2.14%
Career fairs or events 31 6.03%
Job from internship 92 17.90%
Through employer’s websites 37 7.20%
Networking 125 24.32%
Faculty connection 17 3.31%
Social Media 7 1.36%
Self-posting on professional sites or job boards 96 18.68%
Other* 57 11.09%
Not Applicable 186
No Response to Question 120 *”Other” includes Family Business, Previous Employment, Recruiting Agency, Self-Employed, and other
Job Seeking Time
Less than one month 135 40.06%
1-2 months 91 27.00%
3-4 months 77 22.85%
5-6 months 24 7.12%
7-8 months 5 1.48%
9-10 months 1 0.30%
11-12 months 3 0.89%
More than 12 months 1 0.30%
Not Applicable 289
No Response to Question 194
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CCE Statistics
156 out of 186 graduates responded to the survey (83.87%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 131 83.97%
Seeking Employment 8 5.13%
Additional Education 11 7.05%
Military Service 0 0.00%
Internship 1 0.64%
Volunteering 0 0.00%
Traveling 1 0.64%
Family Obligations 2 1.28%
Other 2 1.28%
No Response to Question 0
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 69 54.76%
Somewhat Related to Major 48 38.10%
Not Related to Major 9 7.14%
Not Applicable 25
No Response to Question 5
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 52 52.00%
Moderately Satisfied 25 25.00%
Slightly Satisfied 12 12.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 6 6.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 4 4.00%
Very Dissatisfied 1 1.00%
Not Applicable 25
No Response to Question 31
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 19 15.20%
No 102 84.80%
No Response to Question 35
Income
Mean $52,514
Median $48,500
Range $12,000 - $145,000
Not Applicable 25
Response to Question 80
No Response to Question 51
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 89 60.96%
No 57 39.04%
No Response to Question 10
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Influence on Job
Internship from GoldPASS led to job 1 0.97%
Job posting from GoldPASS 4 3.88%
On-campus interview from GoldPASS 1 0.97%
Career fairs or events 8 7.77%
Job from internship 15 14.56%
Through employer’s websites 12 11.65%
Networking 27 26.21%
Faculty connection 4 3.88%
Social Media 4 3.88%
Self-posting on professional sites or job boards 12 11.65%
Other* 15 14.56%
Not Applicable 25
No Response to Question 28 *”Other” includes Family Business, Previous Employment, Recruiting Agency, Self-Employed, and other
Job Seeking Time
Less than one month 31 43.66%
1-2 months 22 30.99%
3-4 months 9 12.68%
5-6 months 6 8.45%
7-8 months 1 1.41%
9-10 months 1 1.41%
11-12 months 1 1.41%
More than 12 months 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 52
No Response to Question 33
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Construction Management 18 out of 21 graduates responded to the survey (85.71%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 17 94.44%
Seeking Employment 1 5.56%
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 17 100.00%
Somewhat Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 9 60.00%
Moderately Satisfied 5 33.33%
Slightly Satisfied 1 6.67%
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 6.25%
No 15 93.75%
No Response to Question 2
Income (high outlier removed: $145,000)
Mean $57,846
Median $60,000
Range $35,000 - $85,000
Not Applicable 1
Response to Question 14
No Response to Question 3
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 16 88.89%
No 2 11.11%
No Response to Question 0
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Job Title Employer
Field Engineer Adolfson + Peterson
Estimator Adolfson + Peterson
Field Construction Coordinator Blather Energy
Project Engineer Doran Construction
Project Engineer JE Dunn Construction
Project Engineer JE Dunn Construction
Project Engineer JE Dunn Construction
Industrial Coding Specialist Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Sr. Project Manager Kilroy Realty
Project Engineer Lockner Construction
Project Engineer McGough Construction
Assistant Property/Facility Manager McGough Construction
Office Engineer Metro Transit
Project Engineer RJM Construction
Engineer Office US Army
Project Manager Wells Fargo
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Information Technology Infrastructure
16 out of 17 graduates responded to the survey (94.12%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 15 93.75%
Seeking Employment 1 6.25%
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 11 73.33%
Somewhat Related to Major 4 26.67%
Not Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 8 80.00%
Moderately Satisfied 0 0.00%
Slightly Satisfied 1 10.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 1 10.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 5
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 1 7.69%
No 12 92.31%
No Response to Question 3
Income (high outlier removed: $107,000)
Mean $52,150
Median $57,500
Range $30,000 - $68,000
Not Applicable 1
Response to Question 9
No Response to Question 6
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 7 43.75%
No 9 56.25%
No Response to Question 0
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Job Title Employer
IT Business Analyst - Pharmacy Solutions Allina Health
Family Room Specialist Apple
Technical Analyst Associate Boom Lab
EDI Developer CH Robinson
Software Developer Clientek
Technical Support Engineer Code42
Associate Consultant Daugherty Business Solutions
Systems Administrator Emerson Process Management
Security Consultant IBM
Associate Desktop Support Technician OATI
Software Engineer Siemens
Solution Architect UnitedHealth Group
Software Developer University of Minnesota
Network Engineer Wex Health
Database Administrator Wex Health
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Inter-College Program
86 out of 104 graduates responded to the survey (82.69%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 71 82.56%
Seeking Employment 4 4.65%
Additional Education 6 6.98%
Other* 5 5.81%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 33 49.25%
Somewhat Related to Major 28 41.79%
Not Related to Major 6 8.96%
Not Applicable 15
No Response to Question 4
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 21 42.86%
Moderately Satisfied 16 32.65%
Slightly Satisfied 8 16.33%
Slightly Dissatisfied 2 4.08%
Moderately Dissatisfied 1 2.04%
Very Dissatisfied 1 2.04%
Not Applicable 15
No Response to Question 7
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 10 15.38%
No 55 84.62%
No Response to Question 21
Income (high outliers removed: $110,000 and $115,000)
Mean $37,686
Median $35,360
Range $12,000 - $85,000
Not Applicable 15
Response to Question 35
No Response to Question 36
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 54 67.50%
No 26 32.50%
No Response to Question 6
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
Barry University Physician Assistant
Bastyr University Naturopathic Medicine
Minnesota State Mankato Sports Administration
Northwestern University Sports Administration
Saint Cloud State University Computer and Information Sciences
University of Minnesota Public Health Nutrition
University of St. Thomas Student Affairs
Job Title Employer
Direct Care Professional ACR Homes
Recruiter Aerotek
Personal Care Assistant Agency Accra Care Inc.
Nursing assistant Alina health
HR Analyst Allegiance Ability Assistance
VISTA Leader Americorps VISTA
Designer Bamboo Imports MN
Field Construction Coordinator Blather Energy
Camp Director Boy Scouts of America
Product Design Specialist Bracketron
Manager, Operations Support Caribou Coffee
Territory Manager Case Medical
Public Health Advisor Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Energy Counselor Center for Energy and the Environment
VP for Community Development Couleecap
Campaign Coordinator Daily Break Ad Agency
User Experience Designer Deloitte Digital
Medical Scribe Emergency Care Consultants
Medical Scribe Emergency Physicians
Home Infusion Coordinator Fairview
Advanced Nutrition Aide Fairview Health Services
Trailhead Resident Assistant Forest Springs
GI Technician GI Associates
Medical Scribe, Emergency Medical Technician Hennepin County Medical Center
Special Ed and Art Teacher Hiawatha Academies
Order Manager Specialist Honeywell
Director of National Accounts Krispy Kreme
Customer Relations Associate LeMond Bicycles
LifeClinic Coordinator LifeTime Fitness
Educator Lululemon Athletica
Educator Lululemon Athletica
BBS Facilitator Marathon Pipeline LLC
Legal Assistant Marso and Michelson, P.A.
Assistant Council Authorized Representative Metro Transit
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Long Call Reserve Special Education Teacher Minneapolis Public School
Fisheries Creel Clerk Minnesota DNR
Project Coordinator NovuHealth
Consultant Phi Kappa Sigma (National Chapter)
Registered Nurse Praire River Homecare
Associate Consultant Qalam Consulting
Product Associate RBC Wealth Management
Account Sales Manager Red Bull
Safety Inspector Sentimark Constructions
Sales Development SPF commerce
Basketball Community Content Specialist SportsEngine
It system admin Stearns Bank
Guest Service Team Lead Target
Teacher Teach For America
Home Health Aide Tealwood Senior Living (TWSL)
Account Executive Technology Solutions Group, LLC
Administrator The Good Samaritan Society
Yoga Instructor The Studio
Manager in Training U.S. Bank
Audio Engineer University of Minnesota
Interpreter University of Minnesota
Community Outreach and Engagement Ally University of Minnesota
Director of Engineering and Deployment VIU Global
Shift Manager Walgreens
Loan Specialist Wells Fargo
Application Programmer Analyst Wells Fargo
Customer Service Representative YMCA Twin Cities
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Manufacturing Operations Management
3 out of 5 graduates responded to the survey (60.00%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 2 66.67%
Seeking Employment 0 0.00%
Additional Education 1 33.33%
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 2 100.00%
Somewhat Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 1
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 1
No Response to Question 0
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 1 33.33%
No 2 66.67%
No Response to Question 0
Income
Mean NA
Median NA
Range NA
Not Applicable 1
Response to Question 0
No Response to Question 2
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 2 100.00%
No 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 1
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
University of Minnesota Industrial and System Engineering
Job Title Employer
Lab Assistant Ecolab
Process Engineer Nilfisk
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Multidisciplinary Studies
33 out of 39 graduates responded to the survey (84.62%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 26 78.79%
Seeking Employment 2 6.06%
Additional Education 4 12.12%
Other* 1 3.03%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 6 24.00%
Somewhat Related to Major 16 64.00%
Not Related to Major 3 12.00%
Not Applicable 7
No Response to Question 1
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 13 54.17%
Moderately Satisfied 3 12.50%
Slightly Satisfied 2 8.33%
Slightly Dissatisfied 3 12.50%
Moderately Dissatisfied 3 12.50%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 7
No Response to Question 2
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 6 25.00%
No 18 75.00%
No Response to Question 9
Income (low outliers removed: $12,000 and $18,720)
Mean $64,527
Median $47,050
Range $35,880 - $134,000
Not Applicable 7
Response to Question 22
No Response to Question 4
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 8 26.67%
No 22 73.33%
No Response to Question 3
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer
North Dakota State University Managerial Logistics
University of Minnesota Mathematics
University of Minnesota Integrated Behavioral Health
University of Minnesota Social Work
University of Minnesota Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Job Title Employer
Copywriter/Content Strategist Antenna Consulting
Student Employment Coordinator Century College
Executive Director Dorothy
Administrative Assistant Duke Financial Group
Ad Copywriter Freelance
Manager End User Technology G&K Services
Director of Purchasing Hilton Minneapolis
Director of Safety Hyatt
Special Education Paraprofessional ISD 196
Account Executive Johnson Controls
Substitute Teacher Kelly Services
Community Manager Laramar Group
Office Admin Liberty Property Trust
Accounts Manager Mill City Roasters, LLC
Case Manager Minnesota AIDS Projects
Executive Vice President of Operations NELSON
Project/Implementation Manager Novu LLC
Media Secretary Osseo Area Schools
Director of Worship/Creative Arts Sanctuary Covenant Church
Director of Media Relations Symbio Life Sciences
Executive Office and Administrative Specialist University of Minnesota
Student Services Specialist University of Minnesota
Finance Professional 2 University of Minnesota
Executive Assistant University of Minnesota
Analytics Consultant Wells Fargo
Trainer Zastrow & Co.
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CDes Statistics 250 out of 304 graduates responded to the survey (82.24%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 191 76.40%
Seeking Employment 22 8.80%
Additional Education 26 10.40%
Military Service 1 0.40%
Internship 8 3.20%
Volunteering 0 0.00%
Traveling 1 0.40%
Family Obligations 1 0.40%
Other 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 0
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 129 68.62%
Somewhat Related to Major 38 20.21%
Not Related to Major 21 11.17%
Not Applicable 59
No Response to Question 3
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 70 48.61%
Moderately Satisfied 33 22.92%
Slightly Satisfied 24 16.67%
Slightly Dissatisfied 10 6.94%
Moderately Dissatisfied 3 2.08%
Very Dissatisfied 4 2.78%
Not Applicable 59
No Response to Question 47
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 34 18.68%
No 148 81.32%
No Response to Question 68
Income
Mean $37,484
Median $38,480
Range $12,000 - $65,000
Not Applicable 59
Response to Question 113
No Response to Question 78
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 211 87.55%
No 30 12.45%
No Response to Question 9
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Influence on Job
Internship from GoldPASS led to job 5 3.29%
Job posting from GoldPASS 5 3.29%
On-campus interview from GoldPASS 5 3.29%
Career fairs or events 10 6.58%
Job from internship 38 25.00%
Through employer’s websites 9 5.92%
Networking 28 18.42%
Faculty connection 1 0.66%
Social Media 2 1.32%
Self-posting on professional sites or job boards 30 19.74%
Other* 19 12.50%
Not Applicable 59
No Response to Question 39 *”Other” includes Family Business, Previous Employment, Recruiting Agency, Self-Employed, and other
Job Seeking Time
Less than one month 45 29.61%
1-2 months 25 16.45%
3-4 months 24 15.79%
5-6 months 5 3.29%
7-8 months 2 1.32%
9-10 months 0 0.00%
11-12 months 1 0.66%
More than 12 months 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 88
No Response to Question 60
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Apparel Design
11 out of 15 graduates responded to the survey (73.33%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 8 72.72%
Seeking Employment 1 9.09%
Additional Education 1 9.09%
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 5 62.50%
Somewhat Related to Major 3 37.50%
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 2
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 1 16.67%
No 5 83.33%
No Response to Question 5
Income (low outlier removed: $12,000)
Mean $26,368
Median $27,040
Range $20,000 - $30,000
Not Applicable 3
Response to Question 6
No Response to Question 3
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 10 100.00%
No 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 1
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
University of Minnesota Design
Job Title Employer
Creative Director Andelin Activewear
Independent Contractor Anywhere Apparel
Alterations Specialist David's Bridal
Communications Assistant Love Your Melon
Visual Merchandiser Mainstream Boutique
Design and Production Coordinator Nicolita, Inc.
Product Development Associate The Line Up
Assistant Designer WSI Sports
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Architecture B.S. 47 out of 52 graduates responded to the survey (90.39%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 31 65.96%
Seeking Employment 3 6.38%
Additional Education 11 23.40%
Other* 2 4.26%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 22 70.97%
Somewhat Related to Major 4 12.90%
Not Related to Major 5 16.13%
Not Applicable 16
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 10 41.67%
Moderately Satisfied 8 33.33%
Slightly Satisfied 4 16.67%
Slightly Dissatisfied 1 4.17%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 1 4.17%
Not Applicable 16
No Response to Question 7
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 12 31.58%
No 26 68.42%
No Response to Question 9
Income
Mean $35,284
Median $35,750
Range $20,000 - $48,000
Not Applicable 16
Response to Question 20
No Response to Question 11
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 32 68.09%
No 15 31.91%
No Response to Question 0
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
Columbia University Architecture
North Carolina State University Architecture
University of Miami Architecture
University of Minnesota Geography
University of Minnesota Architecture
University of Minnesota Architecture
University of Minnesota Architecture
University of Minnesota Architecture
University of Oregon Architecture
University of Oregon Architecture
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Architecture
Virginia Tech Architecture
Job Title Employer
Program Counselor ACR Homes
Architectural Intern Alchemy Architects Retail/Laborer Architectural Antiques
HMA Architects Architectural Intern
Architectural Intern Bentz, Thompson, Rietow, Inc
Architectural Designer BKV Group
Construction Administrator BKV Group
Architectural Designer BKV Group
Architect in Training CTA Architects Engineers Designer Cuningham Group
Architectural intern DLR Group
Barista Dunn Brothers Intern Gensler
Architectural Intern HDR
Intern Kaas Wilson Architects
Architect Intern Lendager Group
Architectural Intern Leo A Daly Virtual Design and Construction Associate M.G. McGrath, Inc.
Sales Associate Menards Inc.
Design Assistant Mom's Landscaping and Design
Intern Peterssen/Keller Architecture
Cost Estimator Queen City Construction
Architectural Intern RSP Architects
Library Assistant Soucie Horner
Research Analyst State of Minnesota
Intern Tea2 Architects
\Architectural Intern The Foundation Architects
Architectural Designer TKDA Valet Attendant Towne Park
Architectural intern Tushie Montgomery Architects
Architectural Designer Wold Architects and Engineers
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Bachelor of Design in Architecture (B.D.A.) 44 out of 63 graduates responded to the survey (69.84%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 27 61.36%
Seeking Employment 5 11.36%
Additional Education 10 22.73%
Other* 2 4.55%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 16 61.54%
Somewhat Related to Major 6 23.08%
Not Related to Major 4 15.38%
Not Applicable 17
No Response to Question 1
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 12 60.00%
Moderately Satisfied 2 10.00%
Slightly Satisfied 2 10.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 2 10.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 2 10.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 17
No Response to Question 7
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 12 41.38%
No 17 58.62%
No Response to Question 15
Income
Mean $35,648
Median $34,320
Range $12,000 - $65,000
Not Applicable 17
Response to Question 17
No Response to Question 10
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 28 70.00%
No 12 30.00%
No Response to Question 4
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
Arizona State University Architecture
Columbia University Architecture
Cornell University Architecture
Savannah College of Art and Design Visual & Performing Arts
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Architecture
University of Minnesota Architecture
University of Minnesota Architecture
University of Minnesota Architecture
University of Minnesota Architecture
University of Oregon Architecture
University of St. Thomas Data Science
Job Title Employer
Architecture Designer 1 BKV Group
Work Staff Caribou Coffee
Designer Craft Design Build
CEO Craft Design Build
Designer Cuningham Group
Architectural Designer Cuningham Group Architects
User-Interface Designer Designer Software
Assistant Manager Dunn Brothers
Designer GROW Landscape Design and Planning
Set Designer In the Heart of the Beast Theatre
CAD Technician Inspiration Design Center
Front desk supervisor Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront
Student Intern JLG Architects
Assistant Store Manager Lucy Activewear
Design Intern MMMG
Special Projects Redbud Hardware
CAD Operator Rippe Associates
Architectural Intern RSP Architects
Project Engineer Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Junior Designer Studio M Architects
Graphic Designer The Basilica of Saint Mary
Architectural Intern Tivoli Interiors
Furniture Designer/Builder Willie Willette Works
Photographer Wyatt Prosch Photography
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Graphic Design 53 out of 61 graduates responded to the survey (86.89%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 40 75.47%
Seeking Employment 9 16.98%
Additional Education 0 0.00%
Other* 4 7.55%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 32 82.05%
Somewhat Related to Major 1 2.56%
Not Related to Major 6 15.39%
Not Applicable 13
No Response to Question 1
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 14 43.75%
Moderately Satisfied 9 28.13%
Slightly Satisfied 4 12.50%
Slightly Dissatisfied 4 12.50%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 1 3.12%
Not Applicable 13
No Response to Question 8
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 0 0.00%
No 34 100.00%
No Response to Question 19
Income
Mean $34,890
Median $39,000
Range $18,000 - $54,000
Not Applicable 13
Response to Question 24
No Response to Question 16
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 51 100.00%
No 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 2
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Job Title Employer
Graphic Design Intern 10 Missions Media
Design Intern 3M
Designer Advent
Expert Apple
Graphic Designer/Illustrator Brafton
Graphic Designer Brick Inc.
Graphic Designer / Advertising Assistant Chet's Shoes
Design Intern Christiansen Creative
Graphic Designer Community Blueprint
Designer Crash and Sues
Server Dillon DAM Brewery
Barista Dunn Brothers
UX Visual Designer Echidna Inc.
Designer General Mills
Contract Designer General Mills
Contract Graphic Designer HealthPartners
Graphic Designer Hellcat Design Group
Lift Operator Highland Ski Hill
Personal shopper Instacart
Junior Designer Johnson Brothers Liquor Company
Designer Little Co.
Graphic Designer Merrill Corp
Intern Metro Transit
UX Designer Mirum Agency
Production Designer Red Circle
Jr. Designer SapientRazorfish
Graphic Designer Spot Communications
Graphic Design Intern Sussner Design Co
Retailer Target
Graphic Designer Textron
Designer The Place
Web Designer Thomson Reuters
Sales Associate TJ Maxx
Brand Image Assistant Designer Tom Ford
Graphic/Multimedia Designer University of Minnesota Libraries
Design and Production Assistant Univocal Publishing
Graphic Design Intern Urban Arts Academy
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Housing Studies 2 out of 6 graduates responded to the survey (33.33%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 1 50.00%
Seeking Employment 0 0.00%
Additional Education 0 0.00%
Other* 1 50.00%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 1 100.00%
Somewhat Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 1 100.00%
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 1
No Response to Question 0
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 1 50.00%
No 1 50.00%
No Response to Question 0
Income
Mean NA
Median NA
Range NA
Not Applicable 1
Response to Question 0
No Response to Question 1
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 1 100.00%
No 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 1
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
Kaplan Real Estate Sales Person License
Job Title Employer
Marketing Assistant Edina Realty - Jen Kyllonen Homes
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Interior Design
17 out of 21 graduates responded to the survey (80.95%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 15 88.24%
Seeking Employment 2 11.76%
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 13 86.67%
Somewhat Related to Major 2 13.34%
Not Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 2
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 7 70.00%
Moderately Satisfied 2 20.00%
Slightly Satisfied 0 0.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 1 10.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 2
No Response to Question 5
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 0 0.00%
No 14 100.00%
No Response to Question 3
Income
Mean $43,571
Median $45,000
Range $32,240 - $57,000
Not Applicable 2
Response to Question 7
No Response to Question 8
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 16 94.12%
No 1 5.88%
No Response to Question 0
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Job Title Employer
Store Planner Best Buy
Interior Designer BKV Group
Interior Designer BWBR
Interior Designer Encompass Group, LLC
Interior Designer ESG Architects
Designer Gensler
Interior Designer HGA Architects and Engineers
Junior Interior Designer HGA Architects and Engineers
Lighting Designer HGA Architects and Engineers
Design Assistant Lucy Interior Design
Interior designer MELSON
Interior Designer Miller Dunwoody
Planning and Strategies Consultant Perkins+Will
Interior Designer RSP Architects
Production Graphics Coordinator Signzone Inc.
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Landscape Design & Planning (B.E.D.)
11 out of 11 graduates responded to the survey (100.00%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 7 63.64%
Seeking Employment 1 9.09%
Additional Education 3 27.27%
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 6 85.71%
Somewhat Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Related to Major 1 14.29%
Not Applicable 4
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 2 33.33%
Moderately Satisfied 2 33.33%
Slightly Satisfied 2 33.33%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 4
No Response to Question 1
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 5 50.00%
No 5 50.00%
No Response to Question 1
Income
Mean $30,667
Median $31,200
Range $19,200 - $41,600
Not Applicable 4
Response to Question 3
No Response to Question 4
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 10 100.00%
No 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 1
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
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
Recruiter Aston Carter
Intern Damon Farber Landscaping
Project Coordinator Lakeship Recreation
Landscape Superior Local Church
Landscape Installer Nelco Landscaping
Landscaper Nelco Landscaping
Owner Rembrandt Landscape
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Retail Merchandising 65 out of 75 graduates responded to the survey (86.67%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 62 95.38%
Seeking Employment 1 1.54%
Additional Education 1 1.54%
Other* 1 1.54%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 37 59.68%
Somewhat Related to Major 20 32.26%
Not Related to Major 5 8.06%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 21 46.67%
Moderately Satisfied 8 17.78%
Slightly Satisfied 11 24.44%
Slightly Dissatisfied 3 6.67%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 2 4.44%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 17
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 3 5.77%
No 49 94.23%
No Response to Question 13
Income
Mean $42,669
Median $45,000
Range $23,000 - $60,000
Not Applicable 3
Response to Question 37
No Response to Question 25
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 64 98.46%
No 1 1.54%
No Response to Question 0
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
Century college Interior design
Northwestern University Management
University of Minnesota Accounting
Job Title Employer
Floor Manager Amazing Thailand
Seasonal Lead American Girl
Administrative Assistant Arrow Cryogenics
Creative Operations Project Coordinator Aveda Corporation
Product Data Coordinator Bellator
Space Management Analyst Best Buy
Merchant Analyst Best Buy
Assistant Merchant BonTon
Marketing Analysist Boost and Brands
Assistant Product Manager Christopher and Banks
Freelance Graphic Designer Dancing with the Stars and the Andrea Rizzo Foundation
Buying Team Coordinator Evereve
Assistant Manager Evereve
Merchandise Coordinator EVINE Live
Full Time Sales Lead Manager EXPRESS
Digital content coordinator Footlocker.com
Service Advisor Imola Motorsports
Sales Associate J.Crew
Merchandise Coordinator JL Buchanan
Recruiting Coordinator Katapult Network
Merchandise Specialist Keller Fisher
Merchant Analyst Kohl's Corporate
Merchandise Analyst Kohl's Corporate
Product Development Coordinator Kohl's Corporate
Merchandise Analyst Kohl's Corporate
Merchandise Analyst Kohl's Corporate
Product Development Coordinator Kohl's Corporate
Product Development Coordinator Kohl's Corporate
Merchant in Training L Brands
Patient Care coordinator Leafline Labs
Product Specialist Made For Retail
Assistant Manager - Events Madewell
Key Holder Madewell
Merchandise Analyst Nordstrom
Merchant in Training Nordstrom
Merchandise Analyst Nordstrom
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Sales Associate Nordstrom
Visual Merchandiser Patina Stores
Inventory Specialist Primp
Digital Marketing Specialist Quarrix
Coordinator Rayito De Sol
Accounts Payable Clerk Red Line Editorial
Store Inventory Analyst Room & Board
Assistant boutique producer Rue La La
Merchandising Assistant Saks 5th Ave.
Stable Manager Scarboro Creek Equestrian Center
Associate Community Manager space150
Stylist Stitch Fix
Business Analyst Target
Planning Analyst Target
Softlines Team Lead Target
Logistics Team Lead Target
Merchandise Specialist Target
Client Partner TEAMabsolute
Accounting Intern Terrybear
Assistant Buyer/ Planner The Bon-Ton Stores
Assistant Merchant-Foundations The Bon-Ton Stores
VIP Hostess The Exchange
Sales Associate Toll brothers
Marketing Assistant Travel Company
Assistant Store Manager Victoria's Secret
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CFANS Statistics
414 out of 519 graduates responded to the survey (79.77%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 312 75.36%
Seeking Employment 23 5.56%
Additional Education 56 13.53%
Military Service 0 0.00%
Internship 13 3.14%
Volunteering 0 0.00%
Traveling 2 0.48%
Family Obligations 1 0.24%
Other 7 1.69%
No Response to Question 0
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 167 55.12%
Somewhat Related to Major 85 28.05%
Not Related to Major 51 16.83%
Not Applicable 102
No Response to Question 9
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 107 43.50%
Moderately Satisfied 76 30.89%
Slightly Satisfied 37 15.04%
Slightly Dissatisfied 16 6.50%
Moderately Dissatisfied 4 1.63%
Very Dissatisfied 6 2.44%
Not Applicable 102
No Response to Question 66
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 83 26.77%
No 227 73.23%
No Response to Question 104
Income
Mean $37,474
Median $36,400
Range $12,000 - $97,624
Not Applicable 102
Response to Question 199
No Response to Question 113
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 350 89.51%
No 41 10.49%
No Response to Question 23
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Influence on Job
Internship from GoldPASS led to job 8 3.09%
Job posting from GoldPASS 18 6.95%
On-campus interview from GoldPASS 5 1.93%
Career fairs or events 13 5.02%
Job from internship 39 15.06%
Through employer’s websites 16 6.18%
Networking 70 27.03%
Faculty connection 12 4.63%
Social Media 1 0.39%
Self-posting on professional sites or job boards 54 20.85%
Other* 23 8.88%
Not Applicable 102
No Response to Question 53 *”Other” includes Family Business, Previous Employment, Recruiting Agency, Self-Employed, and other
Job Seeking Time
Less than one month 59 35.98%
1-2 months 44 26.83%
3-4 months 44 26.83%
5-6 months 13 7.93%
7-8 months 2 1.22%
9-10 months 0 0.00%
11-12 months 1 0.61%
More than 12 months 1 0.61%
Not Applicable 146
No Response to Question 104
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Agricultural & Food Business Management
27 out of 34 graduates responded to the survey (79.41%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 25 92.59%
Seeking Employment 0 0.00%
Additional Education 2 7.41%
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 17 68.00%
Somewhat Related to Major 4 16.00%
Not Related to Major 4 16.00%
Not Applicable 2
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 11 68.75%
Moderately Satisfied 3 18.75%
Slightly Satisfied 2 12.50%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 2
No Response to Question 9
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 4 22.22%
No 14 77.78%
No Response to Question 9
Income (high outlier removed: $97,624)
Mean $44,840
Median $44,000
Range $26,000 - $70,000
Not Applicable 2
Response to Question 14
No Response to Question 11
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 23 88.46%
No 3 11.54%
No Response to Question 1
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
Liberty online MBA Project Management
University of Minnesota Accounting
University of St. Thomas Business Analytics
Yeshiva University Accounting
Job Title Employer
Grain Merchandiser ADM
Logistics Security Specialist Aegis Defence Services
Industrial Marketing Specialist AGROPUR
Paraplanner Ameriprise Financial
Campus Minister Athletes in Action
Market Specialist CH Robinson
Financial Services Representative Charterpoint Wealth Strategies
Morning Merchandiser Costco
Audit Deloitte
Materials Planner Flagstone Foods
Director of Sales & Business Development Executive
Grant Enterprises
Associate Broker INTL FCStone
Assistant Controller J&J Distributing
Talent Acceleration Program Associate Land O Lakes
Market Operations Specialist Minneapolis Grain Exchange
Agronomy Sales Associate New A Co op.
Project Coordinator Optum
Customer Solutions Training and Process Supervisor
Post Consumer Brands
Associate Account Executive SPS Commerce
Department Specialist SuperValu
Business Insights Analyst The Moscoe Group
Associate Financial Analyst The Schwan Food Company
Commodity Merchandiser The Scoular Company
Accounting Specialist Wells Fargo
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Agricultural Communications & Marketing
13 out of 15 graduates responded to the survey (86.67%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 12 92.31%
Seeking Employment 1 7.69%
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 9 75.00%
Somewhat Related to Major 3 25.00%
Not Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 1
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 7 63.64%
Moderately Satisfied 3 27.27%
Slightly Satisfied 1 9.09%
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 9.09%
No 10 90.91%
No Response to Question 2
Income
Mean $40,772
Median $39,300
Range $27,040 - $55,000
Not Applicable 1
Response to Question 10
No Response to Question 2
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 12 92.31%
No 1 7.69%
No Response to Question 0
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
Iowa State University Agronomy and Crop Science
Job Title Employer
Program Coordinator Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
Crop Advisor Centra Sota Cooperative
Farmer Fargaze Farms
Assistant Agronomy Manager Gar-Lin Dairy
Sales Agronomist Innovative Seed and Consulting
WinField Associate Land O' Lakes
Account Manager Martin Williams
Agronomy Sales Meadowland Farmers Coop
Parts and Marketing Representative Miller Sellner
Marketing Specialist Southwest Transit
Retail Sales Representative The Kellogg Company
Constituent Advocate United States Senate
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Agricultural Education 11 out of 13 graduates responded to the survey (84.62%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 11 100.00%
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 7 70.00%
Somewhat Related to Major 3 30.00%
Not Related to Major 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 0
No Response to Question 1
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 7 70.00%
Moderately Satisfied 2 20.00%
Slightly Satisfied 1 10.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 0
No Response to Question 1
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 1 16.67%
No 5 83.34%
No Response to Question 5
Income
Mean $43,964
Median $45,500
Range $28,000 - $63,000
Not Applicable 0
Response to Question 7
No Response to Question 4
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 10 100.00%
No 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 1
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
University of Minnesota Entomology
Job Title Employer
Agriscience Teacher AFSA Middle School
Marketing Generalist Cargill
Ag Teacher Marshall Public Schools
Agricultural Education Instructor Red Rock Central School District
Substitute Teacher Sibley East District
Associate Account Executive The Lacek Group
Program Coordinator University of Minnesota - Extension
Junior Lab Technician University of Minnesota
Human Resources & Recruitment Specialist Wakefield Pork
Youth Outreach Coordinator Waldock Farm
Agriculture Teacher Zumbrota Mazeppa Schools
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Animal Science 81 out of 105 graduates responded to the survey (77.14%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 50 61.73%
Seeking Employment 6 7.41%
Additional Education 20 24.69%
Other* 5 6.17%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 32 66.67%
Somewhat Related to Major 12 25.50%
Not Related to Major 4 8.33%
Not Applicable 31
No Response to Question 2
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 19 44.19%
Moderately Satisfied 13 30.23%
Slightly Satisfied 7 16.28%
Slightly Dissatisfied 4 9.30%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 31
No Response to Question 7
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 24 41.38%
No 34 58.62%
No Response to Question 23
Income
Mean $30,441
Median $27,040
Range $12,000 - $55,000
Not Applicable 31
Response to Question 33
No Response to Question 17
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 74 97.37%
No 2 2.63%
No Response to Question 5
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
Minnesota School of Business Veterinary Technology
North Dakota State University Animal Science
Ross University Veterinary Medicine
St. George Veterinary Medicine
St. Jordan University Veterinary Medicine
University of Iowa Pharmacy
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 Animal Science
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 Dentistry
University of Vermont Animal Science
Warsaw University of Life Sciences International Veterinary Medicine
Western University of Health Sciences Veterinary Medicine
Job Title Employer
Veterinary Triage Technician Affiliated Emergency Veterinary Service
Animal Technician American Pre-clinical Services
Animal Care Technician American Pre-clinical Services
Veterinary Assistant Banfield
Veterinary Assistant Banfield
Veterinary Assistant Brentwood Animal Hospital
Farm Hand Burke and Shea Farm
Assistant Manager Chuck & Don's Pet Food & Supplies
Team Member Chuck and Don's
Public Educator Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Host Crave Restaurant
Researcher 1 Daniel Garry
Manager Dog Days Inc
Medical Scribe EPPA
Assistant Manager Garland Dairy
Veterinary Assistant Heritage Pet Hospital
Team Leader Holden Farms
Assistant Manager Jennie-O
Support staff Laurent Clerc Services
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Quality and Food Safety Technician Mars Petcare US
Graduate Research Assistant Mayo Clinic
Production and Color Graph Expert Metro Sales
Veterinary Assistant Mission Animal Hospital
Assistant Monarch Lab
Veterinary Assistant Northwest Animal Hospital
Veterinary Assistant Park Grove Pet Hospital
Veterinary Assistant Pet Crossing Animal Hospital & Dental Clinic
Pet Trainer Petsmart
Assistant Herdsman Pike Hills Dairy
Laboratory Animal Attendant Research Animal Resources
Production Supervisor Schreiber Foods Inc
Cat Program Coordinator Secondhand Hounds
Zookeeper Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary
Nanny Steve Port
Swine Specialist United Farmers Coop
Lab Animal Attendant University of Minnesota
Animal Care Area Supervisor University of Minnesota
Lab Animal Attendant University of Minnesota
Animal Care Area Supervisor University of Minnesota
Title = Researcher 2 University of Minnesota
Veterinary Assistant ValueCare Veterinary Clinic
Animal Care and Reception VCA Cedar
Sales Rep Victoria's Secret
Veterinary Assistant Westgate Pet Clinic
Communications Specialist World Dairy Expo
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Applied Economics 37 out of 53 graduates responded to the survey (69.81%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 29 78.38%
Seeking Employment 2 5.41%
Additional Education 5 13.51%
Other* 1 2.70%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 17 58.62%
Somewhat Related to Major 8 27.59%
Not Related to Major 4 13.79%
Not Applicable 8
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 14 73.69%
Moderately Satisfied 4 21.05%
Slightly Satisfied 1 5.26%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 8
No Response to Question 10
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 8 28.57%
No 20 71.43%
No Response to Question 9
Income
Mean $45,038
Median $42,000
Range $23,000 - $70,000
Not Applicable 8
Response to Question 13
No Response to Question 16
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 33 91.67%
No 3 8.33%
No Response to Question 1
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
Johns Hopkins University Applied Economics
New York University Visual Arts Administration
North Dakota State University Applied Economics
Purdue Agricultural Economics
University of Maryland Finance
University of Minnesota Human Resource Development
University of St. Thomas Legal Studies
Job Title Employer
Strategy Analyst Accenture
Merchandiser ADM
Operations Manager Amazon
Carrier Representative C.H. Robinson
Finance Professional Cargill
Ag Associate CHS Inc.
Grain Merchandiser CHS Inc.
Market Analyst CHS Inc.
Project Manager Assistant Elder Jones Inc.
Claims Representative Farmers Insurance
Commodity Buyer Green Plains, Inc.
Relief Area Prok Procurement Buyer Hormel Foods
Founder Illuminare Consulting
Assistant to the Director LegalCORPS
Financial Analyst Minnesota Hospital Association
Investment Analyst Mount Yale Capital Group
Data Analyst Optum
Business Analyst Optum
Talent Acquisition Coordinator Smiths Medical
Sales Development Representative SPS Commerce
Founder Stapl
Assistant Event Coordinator University of Minnesota
Procurement coordinator SuperValue
PPC Strategist Thomson Reuters
Navy Police Office U.S Navy
Securities Specialist U.S. Bank
Private Client Associate U.S. Bank
Financial Analyst UnitedHealth Group
Account Analyst US Energy Services
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Environmental Sciences, Policy & Management 57 out of 71 graduates responded to the survey (80.28%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 42 73.69%
Seeking Employment 5 8.77%
Additional Education 5 8.77%
Other* 5 8.77%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 17 42.50%
Somewhat Related to Major 11 27.50%
Not Related to Major 12 30.00%
Not Applicable 15
No Response to Question 2
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 9 28.13%
Moderately Satisfied 12 37.50%
Slightly Satisfied 5 15.62%
Slightly Dissatisfied 5 15.62%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 1 3.13%
Not Applicable 15
No Response to Question 10
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 7 15.56%
No 38 84.44%
No Response to Question 12
Income
Mean $34,428
Median $34,320
Range $12,000 - $53,000
Not Applicable 15
Response to Question 25
No Response to Question 17
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 53 98.15%
No 1 1.85%
No Response to Question 3
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School where Currently Enrolled Program Hamline University Environmental Education
University of Minnesota Engineering
University of Minnesota Urban and Regional Planning
University of Minnesota Water Resources Science
University of Minnesota Land & Atmospheric Science
University of Minnesota Water Resources Science
West Chester University Public Health
Job Title Employer Laborer All Metro Construction
Customer Experience Manager Athleta
Sales Support Specialist Atlas Business Solutions
Naturalist Intern Audubon Center of the North Woods
Legal Assistant Briol and Benson PLLC
Intern Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve
Student Lab Technician Cereal Disease Lab USDA
Engineering Technician City of Fargo
Plant Research Intern City of Lino Lakes
Naturalist Dodge Nature Center
Junior Permitting Specialist Geronimo Energy
Hair Dresser Great Clips
Avian Technician Hawaii Vin Project
Lead Deicer Integrated Deicing Services
Massage Therapist Massage Envy
Aquatic Invasive Species Director Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board
Aquatic Invasive Species Education Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board
Environmental Specialist Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Lab Intern NAMSA
Model New York Models
Director of Community Engagement North American Students of Cooperation
Regulatory Data Specialist Pace Analytical
Project Manager Pace Analytical
Client Services Technician I Pace Analytical
Arborist / Groundworker Rainbow Tree Care
Public Program Coordinator River Bend Nature Center
Special Event Coordinator Saint Paul Parks and Recreation
Educator San Diego Zoo
Legal Assistant Schechtman Law Office
Action Educator Spark-Y Youth Action Labs
Environmental Technician Stericycle Environmental Solutions
Research Technician University of Minnesota
Research Assistant University of Minnesota
Junior Scientist University of Minnesota
Ecological Research Intern University of Minnesota
Research Assistant University of Minnesota
Associate Environmental Professional Vieau Associates
Arborist Trainee Wachtel Tree Science
General Trainee Ziegler Cat
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Fisheries, Wildlife & Conservation Biology 28 out of 34 graduates responded to the survey (82.35%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 20 71.43%
Seeking Employment 4 14.29%
Additional Education 1 3.57%
Other* 3 1.71%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 10 50.00%
Somewhat Related to Major 3 15.00%
Not Related to Major 7 35.00%
Not Applicable 8
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 6 37.50%
Moderately Satisfied 5 31.25%
Slightly Satisfied 2 12.50%
Slightly Dissatisfied 1 6.25%
Moderately Dissatisfied 2 12.50%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 8
No Response to Question 4
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 1 5.26%
No 18 94.74%
No Response to Question 9
Income
Mean $31,043
Median $30,600
Range $20,000 - $52,000
Not Applicable 8
Response to Question 14
No Response to Question 6
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 22 88.00%
No 3 12.00%
No Response to Question 0
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine
Job Title Employer
Staff Baker Lake Nursery
Program Administrator Buck Hill Ski Area
Ecological Restoration Technician Cardno
Barista Caribou Coffee
Driver Cool Install
Account Service Representative CU Recovery
Waterfowl Technician Delta Waterfowl
Field technician Iowa State University
Guest Services Lead Mt. Hood Meadows Resort
Lab Assistant National Center for Water Quality Research
Preserve Management Assistant Nature Conservancy
Water Quality Technician Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District
Plant Health Care Specialist S & S Tree Specialists
Avian Biologist Tetra Pak
Lab Tech U of M Bee Lab
Fisheries Researcher University of Minnesota
Researcher 1 University of Minnesota
Biological Technician Western Ecosystem
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Food Science 27 out of 36 graduates responded to the survey (75.68%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 22 81.49%
Seeking Employment 1 3.70%
Additional Education 4 14.81%
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 68.18%
Somewhat Related to Major 6 27.27%
Not Related to Major 1 4.55%
Not Applicable 5
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 8 40.00%
Moderately Satisfied 6 30.00%
Slightly Satisfied 4 20.00%
Slightly Dissatisfied 2 10.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 5
No Response to Question 2
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 6 28.57%
No 15 71.43%
No Response to Question 6
Income
Mean $41,414
Median $43,000
Range $31,200 - $57,000
Not Applicable 5
Response to Question 13
No Response to Question 10
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 18 72.00%
No 7 28.00%
No Response to Question 2
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
Augsburg Physician Assistant
Saint Paul College Culinary Arts
Saint Paul College Culinary Certificate
St. Scholastica Teaching
University of Minnesota Food Science
University of Minnesota Food Science
Job Title Employer
Associate R&D Scientist Agropur
Quality Control Technician 1 Amerilab Technologies
Technical Services Associate Cargill
Associate Food Technologist Cargill
Production Management Associate Cargill
Research and Development Technician Catallia Mexican Foods
QC Technician Dakota Growers Pasta Company
Production Manager Du Nord Craft Spirits
Account Manager in Training Ecolab
Associate Food Technologist Flagstone Foods
Server Granite City
Product Developer Isagenix
Analytical Laboratory Technician Land O'Lakes
Sensory Lab Technician Land O'Lakes
Retail Specialist Lunds & Byerlys
Technician Nestle
Food Technologist Northwestern Foods
Food Scientist Northwestern Foods
Quality specialist Old Dutch Foods
Lab Analyst Pace Analytical
Product Developer SuperValu
Sales Management Trainee The Kraft Heinz Company
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Food Systems 10 out of 13 graduates responded to the survey (76.92%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 9 90.00%
Seeking Employment 1 10.00%
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 33.33%
Somewhat Related to Major 3 33.33%
Not Related to Major 3 33.33%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Satisfied 3 50.00%
Slightly Satisfied 2 33.33%
Slightly Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 1 16.67%
Not Applicable 1
No Response to Question 3
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 0 0.00%
No 10 100.00%
No Response to Question 0
Income
Mean $36,695
Median $36,640
Range $25,000 - $48,500
Not Applicable 1
Response to Question 4
No Response to Question 5
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 10 100.00%
No 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 0
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Job Title Employer
Garden Crew Blue Earth Gardening
Farmhand Family Farm
Assistant Foreman Maple Crest Landscape
Ag Business Development Specialist Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Customer Service Manager ROC Commercial Cleaning
Action Educator Spark-Y Youth Action Labs
Social Enterprise Farm Operations Manager Urban Ventures
Assistant Manager Yarmo Liquors
Bartender Zen Box Izakaya
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Forest & Natural Resource Management
10 out of 13 graduates responded to the survey (76.92%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 9 90.00%
Seeking Employment 1 10.00%
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 7 77.78%
Somewhat Related to Major 2 22.22%
Not Related to Major 0 0.00%
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 0
No Response to Question 1
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 1 16.67%
No 5 83.33%
No Response to Question 5
Income
Mean $37,243
Median $36,720
Range $34,000 - $40,000
Not Applicable 1
Response to Question 8
No Response to Question 1
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 10 100.00%
No 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 0
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
University of Minnesota Natural Resource Science and Management
Job Title Employer
Research Assistant (Fellow) Meridian Institute
Natural Resource Forestry Specialist Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Forestry Professional Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Forestry Specialist Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Forestry Specialist Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Elections Assistant/Administrative Assistant Ramsey County/MN House of Representatives
Forester USDA Forest Service
Outdoor Educator Wilderness Inquiry
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Nutrition 69 out of 82 graduates responded to the survey (84.15%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 44 63.77%
Seeking Employment 2 2.90%
Additional Education 16 23.19%
Other* 7 10.14%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 19 44.19%
Somewhat Related to Major 16 37.21%
Not Related to Major 8 18.60%
Not Applicable 25
No Response to Question 1
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 9 31.03%
Moderately Satisfied 10 34.48%
Slightly Satisfied 5 17.24%
Slightly Dissatisfied 2 6.90%
Moderately Dissatisfied 1 3.45%
Very Dissatisfied 2 6.90%
Not Applicable 25
No Response to Question 15
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 23 42.59%
No 31 57.41%
No Response to Question 15
Income (high outlier removed: $75,000)
Mean $35,128
Median $35,838
Range $16,800 - $62,400
Not Applicable 25
Response to Question 26
No Response to Question 18
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 48 73.85%
No 17 26.15%
No Response to Question 4
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
A.T. Still University Medicine
Bethel University Physician Assistant
Case Western Reserve University Nutrition
Fontbonne University Family & Consumer Sciences
Johns Hopkins University Public Health
Marquette University Nursing
PIMA Institute Medical Assistant
The Ohio State University Dietetic Internship
Tufts university Nutritional epidemiology
University of Alabama Nutrition
University of Minnesota Dietetic Internship
University of Minnesota Nutrition
University of Minnesota Nutrition
University of Minnesota Environmental Health
University of Minnesota Dietetic Internship
University of Minnesota Nutrition
University of Minnesota Nutrition
University of Minnesota Pharmacy
University of Minnesota Dietetic Internship
Job Title Employer
Nutrition Operator Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Dietetic Technician Allina
Dietetic Intern Aramark
Diet Clerk A'viands
Wellness Assistant Benedictine Health System
Server Blue Plate Restaurant Company
Dietetic Technician Children's Hospital
Dietetic Technician Children's Hospital
Certified Nursing Assistant Christian Community Homes and Services, Inc
Fitness Instructor City of Inver Grove Heights
Study Technician Covance
Nutrition Services Associate Fairview Health Services
Advanced Nutritional Aide Fairview Health Services
Baker France 44 cheese shop
Business Development Strategist FurnitureDealer.net
Health and Wellness Consultant Jenny Craig
IT Technical Recruiter Kforce
Director of Food & Nutrition Kidzone
Grading Assistant Kumon Math and Reading
Nutrition Technician Madonna Rehabilitation Center
Food Service Supervisor Mayo Clinic
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Weight Loss Consultant Medafast
Healthcare Services Coordinator Optum
Nursing Assistant Park Nicollet
Head Chef Peace of Mind Early Education Center
Pharmacy Benefit Consultant Prime Therapeutic
Nutrition Educator Ramsey County
Nutrition Educator Ramsey County WIC
clinical services coordinator redbrick health
Relief Manager Ronald McDonald House
Healthcare Program Data Collector Second Harvest Heartland
Assistant Manager South St. Paul VFW
Central Operations Associate Sprig
Nursing Assistant St. Joseph hospital
Produce Procurement Specialist SuperValu
Cashier Target
Research Assistant University of Minnesota
Dietetic Intern University of Minnesota
Nutrition Services Associate University of Minnesota
Whole Body Team Member Whole Foods
Quality Assurance Technician WW Johnson
Clinic Manager Zen Healing Center
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Plant Science 23 out of 29 graduates responded to the survey (79.31%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 20 86.96%
Seeking Employment 0 0.00%
Additional Education 3 13.04%
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 12 60.00%
Somewhat Related to Major 4 20.00%
Not Related to Major 4 20.00%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 8 42.11%
Moderately Satisfied 4 21.05%
Slightly Satisfied 4 21.05%
Slightly Dissatisfied 1 5.26%
Moderately Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Very Dissatisfied 2 10.53%
Not Applicable 3
No Response to Question 1
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 6 33.33%
No 12 66.67%
No Response to Question 5
Income
Mean $33,913
Median $32,240
Range $20,000 - $47,000
Not Applicable 3
Response to Question 17
No Response to Question 0
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 22 100.00%
No 0 0.00%
No Response to Question 1
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
University of Minnesota Applied Plant Sciences
University of Minnesota Applied Plant Sciences
University of Minnesota Plant Pathology
University of Minnesota Science, Technology and Environmental Policy
Wageningen University Management of Innovations
Job Title Employer
Buyer Bachman's
Procurement Specialist Brian Millers
Picker/Loader Dahlheimer Beverage
Agronomy Manager Federated Co-ops
Sales Associate Hartman Companies
Cashier Hugo Garden Center
Greenhouse Technician Len Busch Roses
Wetland Mitigation Program Assistant Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
Program Associate Northwestern University
Sales Agronomist ProVision Partners Cooperative
Technical Manager Select Botanicals Group LLC
Garden Maintenance Crew Worker Sunnyside Gardens
General Assistant Syngenta
Assistant in Training The Roaring Fork Club
Research Assistant University of Minnesota
Lab Technician University of Minnesota
Research Assistant University of Minnesota
Research assistant USDS ARS Cereal Disease Lab
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Sustainable Systems Management 20 out of 20 graduates responded to the survey (100.00%)
Primary Activity
Paid Employment(FT and PT) 18 90.00%
Seeking Employment 0 0.00%
Additional Education 0 0.00%
Other* 2 10.00%
No Response to Question 0 *”Other” includes military service, internship/volunteer, traveling, family obligations, and other.
Relatedness to Major
Closely Related to Major 4 22.22%
Somewhat Related to Major 10 55.56%
Not Related to Major 4 22.22%
Not Applicable 2
No Response to Question 0
Job Satisfaction
Very Satisfied 5 31.25%
Moderately Satisfied 6 37.50%
Slightly Satisfied 3 18.75%
Slightly Dissatisfied 1 6.25%
Moderately Dissatisfied 1 6.25%
Very Dissatisfied 0 0.00%
Not Applicable 2
No Response to Question 2
Enrolled in Grad/Prof. Degree or Certificate Program since Graduation?
Yes 1 6.67%
No 14 93.33%
No Response to Question 5
Income (high outlier removed: $85,000)
Mean $38,350
Median $34,600
Range $19,760 - $55,000
Not Applicable 2
Response to Question 13
No Response to Question 5
Completed an Internship or Co-op Experience
Yes 14 77.78%
No 4 22.22%
No Response to Question 2
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School where Currently Enrolled Program
Metropolitan State University Computer Science
Job Title Employer
Raw Materials Coordinator 3M
Inside Sales Aetna Plywood
Sales Development Representative Arcserve
Field Safety Specialist Cambria
Environmental Compliance Engineer G&K Services
Account Payable Associate Land O' Lakes
Sales Analyst LDL
Agronomy Sales Market Source
Project Administrator Minneapolis Public Housing Authority
Sales Rep Northland Hardwood Lumber
Assistant Project Manager Permasteelisa North American
Fitness Center Manager Snap Fitness 24/7
Interim Retail Manager Student Unions & Activities
Procurement Technician University of Minnesota
Account Executive UPS
Valet Attendant Uptown Valet
Marketing Assistant Xcel Energy
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