Placement and Education of Graduates
Iona College Post-Graduation Employment & Education of Bachelor’s Degree Recipients, 2019-20 Academic Year
Survey Methodology: Each year, Iona College conducts a 6-month follow-up survey of its undergraduate degree completers to assess job placement & graduate school outcomes. Respondents completed their surveys via online invitations and over the phone when called by Iona College staff. Given the current response rate for 2019-20, we expect results accurate at a 95% confidence level with a margin of error of plus or minus 5%.
| Category | Number of Respondents |
|---|---|
| Total Graduates | 652 |
| Valid Contact Information | 652 |
| Completed Survey | 274 |
| Response Rate (Total Grads) | 42.0% |
| Response Rate (Valid Contacts) | 42.0% |
*Unless otherwise noted, all survey items had a total number of 274 (n = 274) respondents.
| Post-Graduation Employment Category | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|
| Employed or Enrolled in a Program of Continuing Education* | 82.9% |
| Employed full-time (average of 30 hours or more per week) | 41.6% |
| Enrolled in program of continuing education | 29.2% |
| Employed part-time (average less than 30 hours per week) | 11.0% |
| Seeking employment | 13.5% |
| Planning to continue education but not yet enrolled | 1.8% |
| Participating in a volunteer or service program (e.g. Peace Corps) | 0.7% |
| Military service | 0.4% |
| Not seeking employment or continuing education at this time | 1.8% |
*Note: ‘Employed or Enrolled in a Program of Continuing Education’ includes full-time/part-time employed, enrolled in a program of continuing education, participating in a volunteer service program, and military service.
| Time-Frame of Job Search | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|
| 6 or more months prior to graduation | 15.5% |
| 3-5 months prior to graduation | 12.2% |
| 1-2 months prior to graduation | 9.8% |
| After graduation | 31.7% |
| At or near graduation | 8.1% |
| I have kept the occupation I held prior to graduation or have been promoted | 22.8% |
Total Respondents to this item = 123 (n = 123) ;
What Kind of Salaries Do Iona’s Graduates Make?
| Median Salary | $45,000 |
|---|
Total number of full-time respondents sharing salary information: 68 (n = 68)
| All Salary Respondents, by Salary Band | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|
| $50,000 or more | 42.6% |
| $45,000-$49,999 | 10.3% |
| $40,000-$44,999 | 20.6% |
| $35,000-$39,999 | 20.6% |
| $30,000-$34,999 | 4.4% |
| $25,000-$29,999 | 0% |
| $20,000-$24,999 | 1.5% |
| Under $20,000 | 0% |
Total number of respondents sharing salary information (both full- and part-time): 68 (n = 68)
Participation in Internship, Service Learning & Other Out of the Classroom Educational Opportunities
| Percentage of Total Respondents | 72.0% |
|---|
Total number of respondents to this question item: 243 (n = 243)
| Opportunity Type | Percentage of Total Respondents |
|---|---|
| Internships | 59.3% |
| Service learning or other academic volunteering | 13.2% |
| Study abroad/away | 9.9% |
| Clinical experiences | 6.6% |
| Field experiences/Practicums | 7.8% |
| Student teaching | 5.3% |
Total number of respondents to this question item: 243 (n = 243)
| Number of Internships | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53.6% |
| 2 | 32.9% |
| 3 | 8.6% |
| 4 | 5.0% |
Total number of respondents to this question item: 140 (n = 140)