Student Outcomes at �鶹��Ƶ

Student Outcomes

College is an investment, so it is important for students and families to better understand how this investment will be the foundation to launch students into their first job and throughout their careers. Will students get the kind of education, experience, and mentorship they need to be marketable to employers? Upon graduation, are students prepared for their future? Are students able to find jobs aligned with their career goals or get into their desired graduate program?

At �鶹��Ƶ, the answer is “Yes!” We provide not only top-notch academics but also internships and career connection support to help you enter the next phase of your journey with confidence. Working alongside faculty advisors and career development professionals, you’ll forge a career pathway that will guide you from your first year all the way through graduation — and beyond.

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What about getting a job after graduation?

Gusties get great jobs.

An important measure of return on investment is the rate of graduate employment. �鶹��Ƶ provides career support resources for students during all four years of college which provides a significant advantage when it comes to launching your career.

Every year, 9 out of 10 Gustie graduates are employed in a job related to their career goals, enrolled in graduate school, or volunteering in programs like the Peace Corps, within nine months of graduation or sooner.

Here are a few examples of world-class companies employing �鶹��Ƶ graduates:

Mayo UnitedHealth Group Allianz

Tria Orthopedic Federated Insurance Allina Health

Target Corporate SPS Commerce AmeriCorps

Deloitte Amazon Cambria

Best Buy Corporate Jet Program Epic

US Bank Adams Publishing Company 3M

Bio-Techne MN Department of Transportation

City of Minneapolis CliftonLarsonAllen

Kipsu Peace Corps

1 in 4 new Gusties go on to top graduate or professional schools

University of Minnesota
University of Wisconsin
Creighton University
University of Michigan
Northwestern University
University of Iowa
Duke University
Penn State
University of Arizona
University of Colorado
Vanderbilt
Washington University of St. Louis
Yale
Purdue University
Georgetown University
Marquette University

Looking for marketable experience?

Career-related experience is another element that contributes greatly to success after graduation. All Gusties have the chance to participate in some type of experiential learning. Plus, each year the Engaged Learning Fund provides $100,000 in financial support for unpaid or underpaid career experiences for students.

Engaged Learning

Whether through an internship, study away program, student teaching, research, or another educational experience, �鶹��Ƶ takes pride in providing experiential opportunities that teach the skills you need, both now and after graduation.

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Real-World Experience for Liberal Arts Students

The Innovation Scholars Program is an experiential learning opportunity for students to explore the interface of science, healthcare and medicine, economics, business, and entrepreneurship. Students gain first-hand research and market analysis experience with leading Mayo Clinic and Medical Alley inventors and researchers.

Innovation Scholars Program

What about career-related skills?

As you begin your job search, you will have exceptional major-specific knowledge, experience, and techniques and liberal arts �鶹��Ƶ experience build skills that make you more hireable. According to NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers), hiring managers look for skills like solid problem-solving, a good work ethic, teamwork, and excellent communication — qualities highly valued in every workplace, no matter what your major may be.

Gustie Strong: Mentoring and the Alumni Network

At �鶹��Ƶ, you can receive career guidance from a multitude of people. Working with a mentor is another way to get personalized career advice. The mentorship program matches 300+ students each year with one of 1500+ �鶹��Ƶ graduates who have volunteered to provide professional development and career mentoring every year.

You can also tap into the extensive �鶹��Ƶ alumni network that's 28,000 strong. Your status as a Gustie grad makes it easier for you to make connections no matter where you end up, whether you stay right here in Minnesota, make your way across the country, or travel around the world.

Mentoring Options

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Supported Students, Outstanding Outcomes After �鶹��Ƶ

Launching your career starts by graduating from college in four years. With a 76% four-year graduation rate, �鶹��Ƶ exceeds the graduation rate of the University of Minnesota schools (57%) and the Minnesota state public universities average (28%). Moreover, our students can begin earning money one to two years earlier since they are graduating in four years. Through the outstanding resources and ongoing support, �鶹��Ƶ helps you go after your academic and professional dreams.

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