Alumni Successes and Outcomes
95% of Monmouth students have participated in at least one high impact experience (including service learning, research with faculty, internship or field experience, study abroad) by their senior year which is above the national average. (Source: 2018 National Survey of Student Engagement)
Class of 2017:
95%
are either engaged in full-time employment, attending graduate or professional school, serving in the military, engaged in volunteer service or not employed full-time by choice within six to nine months of graduation.
97% are engaged in one of those pursuits within 12 months of graduation
(Source: Graduation Exit Survey, Class of 2017 First Destination Alumni survey, 6–9 months after May Commencement, LinkedIn and Clearinghouse)
Examples of Class of 2017 “Landing Spots”
Employment:
Graduate Studies:
Having the Skills to “Fly High”
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers 2018 Job Outlook Survey, employers identified a handful of significant skills that they are seeking from new college grads including 1) Ability to work in a team, 2) Critical thinking/problem solving, 3) Writing proficiency and 4) Strong work ethic:
After six to nine months into their careers or graduate studies, here is how members of the Class of 2017 feel their education prepared them for their life after Monmouth
Over 97%
of 2017 graduates feel they were prepared to communicate effectively in writing
Over 95%
of 2017 graduates feel they were prepared to effectively communicate or present information orally
Over 93%
of 2017 graduates feel they were prepared to think critically and work effectively as a member of a team
Over 90%
of 2017 graduates feel they were prepared to effectively plan and execute complex projects
Around 90%
of 2017 graduates feel that a Monmouth Education prepared them to be competitive with graduates from other institutions
(Source: Class of 2017 First Destination Alumni survey, 6–9 months after May Commencement)
“Soaring” into Mid-Career Success
$99,355
Median mid-career salary for all Monmouth Undergraduate Alums since 2002. (mid-career defined as having a minimum of 10-15 years experience in a given field)
94%
Average percentage growth in their salary that Monmouth Undergraduate Alums experience from their starting salary through their early 30s. A PayScale Inc. study found that on average (nationwide), individuals with Bachelor’s degrees experience 60% growth in their salary from their starting salary through their early 30s.
137%
Average percentage growth in their salary that Monmouth Undergraduate Alums experience from their starting salary through their mid to late 30s.
See for yourself what our alumni have accomplished! Visit with them on Monmouth’s LinkedIn page.