According to results of DePaul University’s Class of 2014 career outlook survey and recruiting activity on campus, 86 percent of graduates who received their master’s degree from the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business are either employed or enrolled in continuing education. Employment or enrollment in continuing education are considered successful career outcomes, according to National Association of Colleges and Employers, which charts college graduate employment statistics nationwide.
Data for the survey was collected in a variety of ways. Alumni in the Class of 2014 are surveyed up to six months after graduation and their job placement is confirmed. The survey asks graduates their employment status, whether their employment is in their field of study, as well as the sector or industry in which they are employed.
The survey shows that:
- 97 percent of master’s degree recipients are in full-time roles related to their degree
- 91 percent of students majoring in accountancy were employed
- 88 percent of students who majored in economics are employed
“We can see that employers are hiring more people at a faster pace,” Christa Hinton, assistant dean and director of the Kellstadt Career Management Center (KCMC), said. “Employers are buoyed by the economy and are optimistic about what’s happening.”
The KCMC offers a wide range of career resources for all students, including face-to-face roundtable sessions, one-on-one meetings, sophisticated online resources and extensive and on- and off-campus networking opportunities.