You worked hard in classes, group projects, internships and individual research—now it’s your time to prosper in a meaningful career. For nine out of 10 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú grads, they got that job or got into that graduate school program shortly after graduation. If you take a closer look below, not only will you see where WMU graduates landed, but you’ll also see why choosing Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú was the best career choice they could have made.
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Where are WMU graduates now?
From the Fortune 500 and tech startups to the halls of academia, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú graduates land their dream career or position, like Alex Wojdylak, B.B.A.'23, who is a digital video specialist for FOX Sports in Los Angeles. See where our alums are putting their passion into practice.
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
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Employers and beyond
Sometimes, the numbers just speak for themselves. Like the fact that 91% of recent graduates working full time said they were satisfied with their job, earning a median salary of $50,000–$60,000 (based on 1,084 reported salaries). And 87% said their education and experiences as a student at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú prepared them for their profession.
Who employs WMU graduates? | |||
Amazon | Ford Motor Company | Meijer | Summit Polymers |
Ascension | Graphic Packaging | National Air Space Intelligence Center | Target |
Boeing | Hershey | Parker Hannifin | Tesla |
Charles River Laboratories | Hormel Foods | Pfizer | United Airlines |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts | Plante Moran | U.S. Air Force |
Delta Airlines | Kalamazoo Public Schools | Stryker | U.S. Army Corp of Engineers |
Eaton | Kellogg's | State of Michigan | Whirlpool |
91%
$50,000-$60,000
89%
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Experience-driven learning
Often the best way to learn is by rolling up your sleeves and digging into a problem. That’s why 93% of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú students took the hands-on approach and completed at least one experience-driven learning activity, such as an internship, work-study program, or semester or yearlong academic project. This helped them gain some of the valuable, resume-worthy experiences and skills they later used to find their career after graduation.
Continuing education
Every year, WMU graduates decide to take their education to the next level by pursuing a graduate degree. In 2022-23, 17% of graduates were furthering their education in more than 160 fields of study.