Career Outcomes for the Class of 2022
First Destination Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Survey Overview
Class of 2022 = 615 Total Students
Total Survey Respondents = 528
Survey Knowledge/Response Rate = 86%
Saint Francis University’s overall employment/graduate school rate for the Class of 2022 remains competitive at 99 5% employed or attending graduate school within 9 months of graduation (98% employed or attending graduate school within 6 months).
Data gathered through the annual First Destination Survey distributed by the Office of Career Services.
View the full report (with data by major) here: francis.edu/first-destination-report
Questions about this report can be directed to: Office of Career Services at 814-472-3019 or careerservices@francis.edu
Dylan Gordon Wellspan Health Network Physician Assistant (family medicine, urgent care and ER )
"Without the numerous connections SFU offered, I may not have the position I do currently.
I absolutely love my job, but more importantly I love who I became after a college experience at SFU
Looking back from when I was a freshman on campus to now, working in my desired career, is gratifying.
SFU truly does allow you to Become that Someone. "
Methodology: The 2022 survey was distributed to undergraduate and graduate students who graduated in December 2021 and May or the Summer of 2022. Each graduate received an email with a link to the survey and a paper copy of the survey by regular mail in November. Two months later, in January, non-respondents were contacted again by email and regular mail. Faculty, staff, advisors, and academic departments were then contacted to obtain any available postgraduation information for non-respondents In addition to the mailings and faculty contact, follow-up emails and phone calls were made to non-respondents Social media tools (LinkedIn, Facebook, and Google) were also used to retrieve graduate information
HIGHLIGHTS
99.5% of respondents were employed or attending graduate school within 9 months
average starting salary
$60,000$69,999
99% graduates employed or attending graduate school or additional education in a field related to their program of study
employed/studying in their field
experiential education made the difference
94% internships, fieldwork, clinical rotations, student teaching or other experiential opportunities were instrumental in obtaining full-time employment
87% found SFU instrumental in developing their faith and/or values for life after college
reported strengthened faith
"My journey at SFU was eventful to say the least. It taught me who I wanted to be both in my professional life and personal life. Through the work we completed in the classroom I grew into a well equipped adult with a rigorous plan on how I would transform my life through my career path.
Without the moral lessons I was taught from my professors I would not have the grip I do now on where I want to go in life. Through the many highs and lows through my university journey, I made it out of Loretto with a strong sense of self and endless sight of possibilities."
Anna Winesdoerffer Bethany College, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
First Positions
Accountant
Audit Associate
Budget Analyst
Digital Forensics Examiner
Data Science Engineer
Financial Analyst
Engineer I
Environmental Engineer
Flight Instructor
Kindergarten Teacher
Hospice Nurse
ICU Nurse
Marketing Specialist
Paralegal
Registered Nurse
Researcher
Social Worker
Special Education Teacher
Telemetry Technician
Treasurer
U.S. Capitol Police Officer
(partial list)
"I am currently working full time hours and getting experience in inpatient rehab, longterm acute care, SNF, and a hospital which allows me to work in ortho + ER settings. I see a wide variety of patients everyday and I'm continuing to learn more about OT. SFU gave me a great opportunity to get the rest of my life started. The OT program is wonderful and provides students with everything they need to be successful."
Brittany Ribblett Encompass Health, Occupational Therapist% Secured Employment/ Entered Graduate School
Salary Ranges
respondents
$0-$19,000 $19,000–$24,999 $25,000-$29,999 $30,000-$39,999 $40,000-$49,000 $50,000-$59,000
Over$100,000 0% 0% 3% 8% 8% 22% 24% 8% 5% 11% 11% (partiallist)
$60,000-$69,999 $70,000-$79,000 $80,000-$89,000 $90,000-$99,000
Placement Status (528 respondents) Employed 372 Full-time, (336) Part-time (8) Employed and attending grad school (28) Graduate School 154 Volunteer or service program 0 Still seeking employment 2 Not seeking due to personal reasons 0 within 6 months = 98% within 9 months = 99.5%
(37
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States where grads located after SFU
First Employers
Allegheny General Hospital
Altoona School District
Amazon Web Services
American Red Cross
Baker Tilly
Biomoist
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth Charter Academy
Conemaugh Health System, Duke Life Point
Cisco
Geisinger Medical Center
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
Hoover Lab
Kearney & Company
New York Life Insurance
Northrop Grumman
Pediatrics Care Specialists
Pennsylvania State Police
Stepping Stones Psychiatric Care
Tufts Medical Center
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
U.S. Army
U.S. Capitol
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Walt Disney Company
West Penn Hospital
(partial list)
Boston University
Chaminade University
Duquesne University
Fordham University
Gannon University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
La Roche University
Marshall University
Mount St. Mary's Penn State University
Saint Francis University
Suffolk University Law School
Syracuse University
Texas A&M
University of Pittsburgh
University of New Hampshire
University of Rhode Island
University of San Francisco
Virginia Commonwealth University
West Virginia University
Western Michigan University
William and Mary Law School
(partial list)
locations where the most members of the Class of 2022 are employed or attending graduate school (361 respondents) 61% Pennsylvania 219 Florida 34 Virginia 19 Maryland 16 New York 9 California 6 D.C. 6 Outside of the US 6
Graduate Schools Attended
"My First Destination after SFU graduation was the Basic Officer leadership course for ten weeks of Army training at the Medical Center of Excellence, at Fort Sam Houston (San Antonio, TX).
After graduating Basic Officer Leadership course, I went directly to my first duty station, Fort Bliss (El Paso, TX). I am currently working on the medical floor of the almost brand-new 1.1 million-square-foot William Beaumont Army Medical Center.
I want to thank the Nursing faculty for providing me with the knowledge I have and I look forward to expanding that knowledge here at William Beaumont.
Historical Overview, Five Years
2020 2019 2018 615 747 698 597 (86%) 518 (82%) 528 (86%) 366 (71%) 439 (74%) 372 (70%) 344 (94%) 394 (90%) 366 (90%) 6(2%) 14 (3%) 8 (2%) 0 (0%) 11 (2%) 132 (25%) 152 (25%) 154 (29%) 19 (4%) 2 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 3 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 0 (0%) 1 (<1%) Number of Graduates Response Rate Total Employed Employed Full-time Employed Part-time Employed - FT/PT status unknown Attending Graduate School Only Seeking Employment Not Seeking -Personal Reasons Volunteering or Service Other 2022 647 (87%) 466 (72%) 414 (89%) 6(1%) 10 (2%) 173 (27%) 2 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 4 (<1%) 629
608 (86%) 463 (76%) 418 (90%) 7 (2%) 141 (23%) 1 (<1%) 1 (<1%) 2 (<1%) 2021 703 0 (<1%) 0 (0%)
Esau Olson, Army Nurse
Data by School Shields School of Business
Francis Worldwide School of Continuing Studies
Employed Graduate School Only Employed & Attending School Seeking Employment Other Undergrad Grad Total 71% 100% 86% 29% 0% 15% 6% 11% 15% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Employed Employed Graduate School Only Employed & Attending School Seeking Employment Other Undergrad Grad Total 31% 99% 61% 66% 0% 37% 4% 1% 2% 1% 3% 0% 0% School of Health Sciences and Education 6% Employed Pursing Next Degree Employed & Attending School Seeking Employment Other Bachelor Associate Total 95% 64% 5% 36% 20% 9% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
80% 11%
Graduate School Only Employed & Attending School Seeking Employment Other Undergrad 44% 56% 6% 0% 0% School of STEAM 0%
Saint Francis University, inspired by its Franciscan and Catholic identity, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity, both as an educational institution and as an employer.
Nondiscrimination and No Harassment Policy: Saint Francis University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristic or any protected classification.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University’s nondiscrimination policy: Lynne Banks, Associate Dean of Students, Title IX Coordinator, 814.472.3352, lbanks@francis.edu.
