Graduating Student Survey Report '12-'13

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W. FRANK BARTON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

393

GRADUATES

298

COMPLETED SURVEYS

83

GRADUATES SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OR ADMISSION TO GRAD SCHOOL

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State has been the driving force behind some of the brightest minds and biggest ideas of the past 100 years.

By combining the widest range of undergraduate degrees in the state and virtually unlimited learning opportunities (thanks to Kansas' largest business community), it's no surprise that employers continue to show a preference for hiring Barton School graduates.

GRADUATES REPORTING SALARIES

accounting -26% business administration- 25% marketing - 11% finance - 9% management - 9% management info. sys.- 6% human resources - 4% entrepreneurship - 3% economics - 2% international business - 2% finance - real estate - 1% marketing - real estate - 1% entrepreneurship - real estate -.5%

WHERE ARE THE NEW GRADS EMPLOYED? Top 3 States

Top 5 Cities

1. Kansas 2. Missouri 3. Texas

1. Wichita, KS 2. Newton, KS 3. Salina, KS 4. St. Louis, MO 5. Winfield, KS

Top 8 Organizations 1. Koch Industries 2. Cessna Aircraft Company 3. Intrust Bank 4. Grant Thornton 5. Emprise Bank 6. Fidelity Bank 7. Flint Hills Resources 8. NetApp

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Salina, KS Newton, KS

St. Louis, MO

Wichita, KS Winfield, KS

Job titles you might not think directly relate to a business major • Assistant to the Executive Pastor • Social Media & Video Project Manager • Dance Teacher • Pharmacy Technician • Jewelry Consultant • Hospitality Manager • Supervisor Chef • Lab Administrator • Bridal Consultant Tammy Nguyen Social Media & Video Project Manager, Buckle, Inc. Marketing - Real Estate, December 2012 “During my college career, I learned the importance of gaining relevant experience, networking and focusing on my goals. The professors at the Barton School of Business and the Career Services department played a huge role in helping me land a job before graduation. Without the knowledge I learned in my classes and the guidance of the career counselors, I truly believe I wouldn’t be exactly where I want to be!”

Salary average for the major with the highest response rate: Accounting - $41,023 For more detailed salary information visit http://bit.do/wsu-salary-business

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

272

The College of Education at Wichita State produces outstanding teachers and educational professionals.

Students interested in careers as athletic trainers or sport and exercise professionals also receive degrees through the college.

Located in the largest urban center in Kansas, all WSU College of Education students receive valuable handson, real-world experiences with diverse populations as part of their preparation for 21st century careers. The offices are housed in a building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and the college strives to exemplify Wright’s vision by applying new technologies, providing active and enriching environments, and fostering studentteacher engagement.

GRADUATES

140

COMPLETED SURVEYS

36

GRADUATES SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OR ADMISSION TO GRAD SCHOOL

GRADUATES REPORTING SALARIES

elementary education - 30% sport management - 14% exercise science - 14% early childhood education 12% English/language arts 6-12 - 5% history/government 6-12 - 5% mathematics 5-8 - 5% mathematics 6-12 - 3% secondary education - 3% physics - 2% prek-12 physical education - 2% science - 2% history 5-8 - 1% prek-12 Spanish - 1% Spanish - 1%

WHERE ARE THE NEW GRADS EMPLOYED?

Top 4 States

Top 5 Cities

1. Kansas 2. New Jersey 3. Oklahoma 4. Tennessee

1. Wichita 2. Derby 3. Andover 4. Great Bend 5. Hutchinson 6. Valley Center

Great Bend

Hutchinson Valley Center Wichita Andover Derby

What are THEY doing?

Exercise Science

FALL 2012 EDUCATION CAREER FAIR

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• Memphis Redbirds Baseball Team • The Alley • Tulsa Shock, WNBA • Diamond Archery • The Golf Warehouse • Wichita Country Club • USD 259 Wichita • Derby Rec Center • USD 490 El Dorado

EDUCATION

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• Rehab Aid • Athletic Trainer • Rehab Tech • Membership Services • Teacher • Personal Trainer • Office Manager • Hiring Manager • Unit Clerk • Technician

Sport Management

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Salary average for the major with the highest response rate: Elementary Education - $33,393

For more detailed salary information visit http://bit.do/wsu-salary-education

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

253

GRADUATES

116

COMPLETED SURVEYS

21

GRADUATES SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OR ADMISSION TO GRAD SCHOOL

Wichita is known for great engineers. A city with a rich history of fostering big ideas and the people who make them happen.

As the 'Air Capital of the World,' Wichita has left an undeniable mark on the WSU College of Engineering — and remains a guiding force.

From some of the country's best research facilities to virtually unlimited access to many of the industry's top minds, WSU students in all fields of engineering get advantages they can't find anywhere else.

mechanical engineering - 28% aerospace engineering - 21% computer engineering - 18% industrial engineering - 10% GRADUATES REPORTING SALARIES

computer science - 9% electrical engineering - 8% bioengineering - 5% manufacturing engineering - 1%

WHERE ARE THE NEW GRADS EMPLOYED? Top 5 States

1. Kansas 2. Oklahoma 3. Texas 4. California 5. Illinois

Top 8 Organizations 1. NetApp 2. The Boeing Company 3. Spirit Aerosystems 4. Bombardier Aerospace 5. Cessna Aircraft Company 6. Koch Industries 7. Beechcraft Corporation 8. WSU NIAR

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Top 3 Cities

1. Wichita, KS 2. Oklahoma City, OK 3. Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Wichita

Oklahoma City

9 Most Common Job Titles • Aerospace Engineer • Air-Frame Engineer • Computer Engineer • Design Engineer • Electrical Engineer • Logistics Engineer • Process Engineer • Project Engineer • Research Engineer • Software Engineer

Mary Kellerman, Bioengineer, Biomedical Devices of Kansas Bioengineering, May 2013 “The hands-on engineering research and design projects I was a part of at Wichita State gave me the practical skills needed to be successful in the workforce. I was able to gain many unique experiences outside the classroom in various engineering student organizations, which taught me the importance of networking, collaboration and leadership.

The help I received from Career Services gave me the necessary tools and confidence to land my dream job. I know I would not be where I am today, if it weren't for all the people at WSU who helped me along the way.”

Salary average for the major with the highest response rate: Mechanical Engineering - $59,319

For more detailed salary information visit http://bit.do/wsu-salary-engineering

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

122

The College of Fine Arts is one of the most respected schools of visual and performing arts in the nation.

The work of the exceptional faculty is recognized by major museums, art and design publications, national and international media, the National Endowment for the Arts and national and regional symphonies, opera and theatre companies across the country.

GRADUATES

40

COMPLETED SURVEYS

GRADUATES REPORTING SALARIES

Combining the instruction of internationally acclaimed artists, the inspiration of a campus adorned by masterpieces, and the endless opportunities for real-world experience, students in WSU’s College of Fine Arts not only study art – they live it.

14

GRADUATES SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OR ADMISSION TO GRAD SCHOOL

graphic design - 20% art education - 12% performing arts-dance - 12% performing arts-theatre - 12% music education - 8% prek-12 special music ed. - 8% art-studio: draw/paint - 4% art-studio: printmaking - 4% music performance - 4% music performance-piano - 4% prek-12 instrumental music - 4% studio arts-ceramic - 4% theatre - 4%

WHERE ARE THE NEW GRADS EMPLOYED? Top 4 States

Top City

1. Kansas 2. California 3. Massachusetts 4. North Carolina

Top 7 Organizations 1. Wichita State University 2. USD 259 Wichita 3. Crown Uptown Theatre 4. USD 260 Derby 5. USD 265 Goddard 6. The Forum Theatre 7. Wichita School of Performing Arts

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1. Wichita, KS Wichita

What can I do with a major in Fine Arts?

• Box Office Manager • Vocal & Music Teacher • Marketing Assistant • Dance Instructor • Wardrobe Intern • Designer • Choir Director • Web Designer • Stage Manager • Art Teacher Brooke Gluszek, Multimedia Designer, WSU Training & Technology Team Graphic Design, May 2013 “My transition from student to full-time employee went very smoothly, all thanks to my education I received while attending Wichita State. Without the guided help and involvement of my professors, I would have never known of the student position at the Training and Technology Team, which in turn, led me to my current full-time position upon graduation.”

Salary average for the major with the highest response rate: Graphic Design - $31,600 For more detailed salary information visit http://bit.do/wsu-salary-fine-arts

COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

358

GRADUATES

148

COMPLETED SURVEYS

36

GRADUATES SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OR ADMISSION TO GRAD SCHOOL

The College of Health Professions at WSU places graduates in some of the fastest-growing, highestpaying health careers of the next decade. Since the best programs deserve the best facilities, that's exactly what students get.

Ahlberg Hall is filled with cutting-edge equipment and labs, giving students real-world learning opportunities. Plus, the Wichita location which is the health care hub of Kansas puts hundreds of jobs within reach.

nursing - 52% dental hygiene - 15% medical laboratory science - 11% health services management & community development - 7% GRADUATES REPORTING SALARIES

health science - 6% nursing-rn progression - 6% communication sciences & disorders - 3%

With a healthcare degree from Wichita State — the future is bright.

WHERE ARE THE NEW GRADS EMPLOYED? Top 4 States

1. Kansas 2. Missouri 3. Oklahoma 4. Texas

Top 4 Organizations 1. Via Christi Health Systems 2. Wesley Medical Center 3. Family Health & Rehabilitation Center 4. Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital

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Top 3 Cities

1. Wichita, KS 2. Kansas City, MO 3. El Dorado, KS

Kansas City El Dorado Wichita

8 Most Common Job Titles • Registered Nurse • Dental Hygienist • Medical Technologist • Medical Support Staff • Certified Nurses Aid • Pharmacy Technician • Director of Nursing • ER Admissions Supervisor “With the help of Career Services, the Dental Hygiene department prepares our students for practice by spending the last six weeks of the semester with resume preparation, interviewing skills, and practicing management planning.

Career Services gives the students resources in how to prepare a resume, as well as, spending one-on-one time with our students critiquing their resumes.

Students are prepped on the do’s and dont’s of interviewing and spend three weeks in planning how to manage and run a dental hygiene department. This includes patient scheduling, revenue management, clinical design, and team skills.” ~Kelly Anderson RDH, MHS, Associate Professor, Wichita State University Dental Hygiene

Salary average for the major with the highest response rate: Nursing - $42,386 For more detailed salary information visit http://bit.do/wsu-salary-health

FAIRMOUNT COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES

827

GRADUATES

265

COMPLETED SURVEYS

79

GRADUATES SEEKING EMPLOYMENT OR ADMISSION TO GRAD SCHOOL

The largest of WSU's six colleges, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences boasts the widest range of degrees — everything from geology and philosophy to history and communications — degrees to take students wherever they want to go.

Fairmount College offers undergraduate majors in liberal arts: natural sciences and mathematics; social and behavioral sciences; humanities; and programs of professional training. An education in liberal arts disciplines helps students develop knowledge and appreciation of our physical and biological world, the arts and different cultures; and an awareness of civic responsibilities as well as professional preparation.

SOCIAL & BEHAVORIAL SCIENCES - 62% criminal justice - 17%, communication - 12%, psychology - 11%, social work - 11%, sociology - 4%, political science - 3%, anthropology - 2%, economics - 1%, forensic science - 1%

GENERAL STUDIES - 15% NATURAL SCIENCES & MATH - 14%

GRADUATES REPORTING SALARIES

chemistry - 6%, biological sciences - 4%, math - 3%, geology - .5%, earth, environmental & physical science - .5%

FIELD MAJORS - 5% HUMANITIES - 4%

English/English language & literature - 2%, history - 1%, philosophy - .5%, women’s studies - .5%

WHERE ARE THE NEW GRADS EMPLOYED? Top 3 States

Top 3 Cities

1. Wichita 2. El Dorado 3. Kansas City

1. Kansas 2. Florida 3. Texas

Top 9 Organizations 1. Wichita State University 2. USD 259 Wichita 3. St. Francis Community Serv.

4. Wichita Police Dept.

5. KWCH-TV 6. Child Start 7. Enterprise Rent-a-Car 8. COMCARE 9. Judge Riddel Boys Ranch

KS TX

MO

Wichita

El Dorado

What can I do with a major in Liberal Arts & Sciences?

• Case Manager • Admin. Assistant • Pharmacy Technician • Corrections Worker • Family Service Worker • Reporter • Police Officer • Sales Associate

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Preston Doll, Graduate Student, Oklahoma State University Geology, May 2013 "The benefits of working in my field of study while going to school are continuing even past graduation. By working I was able to take theories from the classroom and immediately apply them in industry. This experience set me apart from other graduates in my field and opened up many opportunities I’m sure wouldn’t have been available to me otherwise. If it had not been for the teachers in and out of the classroom and support from Career Services, I would not have been as prepared to successfully advance to the next level in this increasingly competitive field."

Salary average for the major with the highest response rate: Criminal Justice - $32,535 For more detailed salary information visit http://bit.do/wsu-salary-las

Survey information can be an important factor when selecting a major or accepting a job offer. WSU students use this information to research career paths and to learn what first-year professionals are earning.

How do we collect the data?

A link to the survey is emailed to each graduating student. If the survey has not been completed three months after graduation, a paper survey is mailed.

Recent graduates are contacted by phone in a final attempt to collect data.

Not all graduates choose to participate or to provide salary amounts for the GSS report.

How do we use the survey data?

Career Services gathers this information to help students with career decisions. We also provide salary information upon request to employers who want to make fair and competitive offers to Wichita State University graduates. Additionally, the various colleges request information as part of the accreditation process.

The Graduating Student Survey Report is a highlight of the survey findings.

To view more detailed information go to wichita.edu/career.

GRADUATING STUDENT SURVEY

The Graduating Student Survey (GSS) is an exit survey of bachelor’s degree recipients. The survey collects first destination information on employment.