Placement and Education of Graduates
Iona University Post-Graduation Employment & Education of Bachelor’s Degree Recipients 2022-23 Academic Year
Survey Methodology: Each year, Iona University conducts a 6-month follow-up survey of its undergraduate degree completers to assess job placement and graduate school outcomes. Respondents completed surveys via online invitations and over the phone when called by Iona University staff.
| Category | Number of Respondents |
|---|---|
| Total Graduates | 568 |
| Valid Contact Information | 568 |
| Completed Survey | 230 |
| Response Rate (Total Grads) | 40.5% |
| Response Rate (Valid Contacts) | 40.5% |
*Unless otherwise noted, all survey items had a total number of 230 (n = 230) respondents.
| Post-Graduation Employment Category | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|
| Employed or Enrolled in a Program of Continuing Education* | 84.8% |
| Employed full-time (average of 30 hours or more per week) | 51.7% |
| Enrolled in program of continuing education | 21.3% |
| Employed part-time (average less than 30 hours per week) | 11.7% |
| Seeking employment | 13.0% |
| Planning to continue education but not yet enrolled | .7% |
| Participating in a volunteer or service program (e.g. Peace Corps) | 0% |
| Military service | 0% |
| Not seeking employment or continuing education at this time | 0.4% |
*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 | 11.5% |
| 3-5 months prior to graduation | 14.6% |
| 1-2 months prior to graduation | 11.5% |
| At or near graduation | 10.0% |
| After graduation | 44.6% |
| I have kept the occupation I held prior to graduation or have been promoted | 7.7% |
Total Respondents to this item = 130 (n = 130)
Salaries Earned by Iona Graduates
| Median Salary | $65,000 |
|---|
Total number of full-time respondents sharing salary information: 67 (n = 67)
| All Salary Respondents, by Salary Band | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|
| $80,000 or more | 28.4% |
| $70,000-$79,999 | 16.4% |
| $60,000-$69,999 | 16.4% |
| $50,000-$59,999 | 29.9% |
| $40,000-$49,999 | 6.0% |
| Under $40,000 | 3.0% |
Total number of full-time employed respondents sharing salary information: 67 (n = 67)
| Opportunity Type | Percentage of Respondents |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences | 14.3% |
| Social Work | 10.2% |
| Psychology/Counseling | 8.2% |
| Business | 26.5% |
| Education | 10.2% |
| Sciences | 0% |
| Computer Science | 4.1% |
| Engineering | 0% |
| Other or Unspecified | 26.5% |
Total number of respondents to this question item: 49 (n = 49)