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One-Year-Out Alumni Survey Class of 2016

This survey was administered to the graduates of the class of 2016 beginning on May 1st. Alumni were first sent a web invitation followed by email reminders. They were then sent a paper survey in June. Of the 342 class of 2016 graduates, 124 completed the survey for a response rate of 36.3%. This response rate is lower than in previous years.

Enrollment Status – Six months out

Please select which best describes your enrollment status six months after graduation.

Number Percent

Enrolled in or have completed a graduate or professional degree program 37 29.8%

Not enrolled in but am currently applying to graduate or professional school 8 6.5%

Enrolled in another Bachelor’s degree or certificate program, or are taking classes but not toward a degree 1 0.8%

Not enrolled in any courses (pursuing other opportunities, employment, etc.) 45 36.3%

Other, please specify below 1 0.8%

Total 92 74.2%

No Response 32 25.8%

Total 124 100.0%

Enrollment Status – One Year Out

Please select which best describes your enrollment status one year after graduation.

Number Percent

Enrolled in or have completed a graduate or professional degree program 52 41.9%

Not enrolled in but am currently applying to graduate or professional school 8 6.5%

Enrolled in another Bachelor’s degree or certificate program, or are taking classes but not toward a degree 0 0.0%

Not enrolled in any courses (pursuing other opportunities, employment, etc.) 42 33.9%

Other, please specify below (see Appendix A) 2 1.6%

Total 104 83.9%

No Response 20 16.1%

Total 124 100.0%

Educational Information – see Appendix B & Major Report

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Employment Status – Six Months Out

Please select which best describes your employment status six months after graduation.

Number Percent

Employed full-time 58 46.8%

Employed part-time 20 16.1%

Participating in volunteer service (Peace Corp., Teach for America, etc.) 3 2.4%

Serving in the military 0 0.0%

Unemployed by choice (not actively looking for employment) 3 2.4%

Unemployed but actively looking for employment 1 0.8%

Pursuing other full-time activity 12 9.7%

Total 97 78.2%

No Response 27 21.8%

Total 124 100.0%

Employment Status – One Year Out

Please select which best describes your employment status one year after graduation.

Number Percent

Employed full-time 65 52.4%

Employed part-time 14 11.3%

Participating in volunteer service (Peace Corp., Teach for America, etc.) 2 1.6%

Serving in the military 0 0.0%

Unemployed by choice (not actively looking for employment) 3 2.4%

Unemployed but actively looking for employment 1 0.8%

Pursuing other full-time activity (see Appendix C) 12 9.7%

Total 97 78.2%

No Response 27 21.8%

Total 124 100.0%

Current Employment Information – see Appendix C & Major Report

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Crosstab of Employment Plans by Enrollment Status – six months out

Enrolled in or

complete a grad or prof.

program

Not enrolled but currently applying to

grad or prof. program

Enrolled, but not in a grad

program Not enrolled in

any courses Other No

Response Total

Employed full-time N 7 4 1 35 1 10 58

% 5.6% 3.2% 0.8% 28.2% 0.8% 8.1% 46.8%

Employed part-time N 9 1 0 6 0 4 20

% 7.3% 0.8% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 3.2% 16.1%

Participating in volunteer service N 1 0 0 2 0 0 3

% 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4%

Serving in the military N 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Unemployed by choice N 2 1 0 0 0 0 3

% 1.6% 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4%

Unemployed but actively looking N 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

% 0.0% 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.8%

Pursuing other full-time activity N 10 1 0 1 0 0 12

% 8.1% 0.8% 0.0% 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 9.7%

No Response N 8 0 0 1 0 18 27

% 6.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.8% 0.0% 14.5% 21.8%

Total N 37 8 1 45 1 32 124

% 29.8% 6.5% 0.8% 36.3% 0.8% 25.8% 100.0%

Six months after graduation, 46.8% of LVC alums report being employed full-time and 29.8% report being enrolled in or having completed a graduate or professional program. Three alumni (2.4%) report serving in the volunteer service.

Overall, six months after graduation 83.0% were employed full-time and/or enrolled in or completed a graduate or professional program (excluding those who did not respond).

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Crosstab of Employment Plans by Enrollment Status – one year out

Enrolled in or

complete a grad or prof.

program

Not enrolled but currently applying to

grad or prof. program

Enrolled, but not in a grad

program Not enrolled in

any courses Other No

Response Total

Employed full-time N 18 5 0 36 1 5 65

% 14.5% 4.0% 0.0% 29.0% 0.8% 4.0% 52.4%

Employed part-time N 9 1 0 1 1 2 14

% 7.3% 0.8% 0.0% 0.8% 0.8% 1.6% 11.3%

Participating in volunteer service N 1 0 0 1 0 0 2

% 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6%

Serving in the military N 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Unemployed by choice N 2 1 0 0 0 0 3

% 1.6% 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4%

Unemployed but actively looking N 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.8%

Pursuing other full-time activity N 10 0 0 1 0 1 12

% 8.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.8% 0.0% 0.8% 9.7%

No Response N 12 1 0 2 0 12 27

% 9.7% 0.8% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 9.7% 21.8%

Total N 52 8 0 42 2 20 124

% 41.9% 6.5% 0.0% 33.9% 1.6% 16.1% 100.0%

One year after graduation, 52.4% of LVC alums report being employed full-time and 41.9% report being enrolled in or having completed a graduate or professional program. Two alumni (1.2%) reported participating in volunteer service.

Overall, one year after graduation 88.4% were employed full-time and/or enrolled in or completed a graduate or professional program (excluding alumni who did not respond to either question). Only 1 alum reported being unemployed and actively looking for employment.

Is your current employment related to your major or degree?

Number Percent

Valid Percent

Unrelated 9 7.3% 9.0%

Somewhat related 17 13.7% 17.0%

Related 74 59.7% 74.0%

Total 100 80.6% 100.0%

No Response 24 19.4%

Total 124 100.0%

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How did you learn about your current employment position? (check all that apply)

Number Percent

Career Services 10 8.1%

Faculty member 11 8.9%

Family or friend 25 20.2%

Internet Resources 26 21.0%

Internship 11 8.9%

Job Center 4 3.2%

Job fair 11 8.9%

LVC alum 11 8.9%

Networking 16 12.9%

Previous employment 9 7.3%

Student teaching 4 3.2%

Social media 5 4.0%

Other, please describe (See Appendix D) 13 10.5%

If you have accepted an offer for full-time employment, please indicate your annual salary range. (Data presented to full-time employees only)

Number Percent

Unpaid 0 0.0%

<$25,000 4 6.2%

$25,000 to $29,999 13 20.0%

$30,000 to $34,999 3 4.6%

$35,000 to $39,999 7 10.8%

$40,000 to $44,999 11 16.9%

$45,000 to $49,999 5 7.7%

$50,000 to $54,999 4 6.2%

$55,000 to $59,999 4 6.2%

$60,000 to $64,999 3 4.6%

$65,000 to $69,999 4 6.2%

$70,000 to $74,999 1 1.5%

$75,000 to $79,999 4 6.2%

$80,000 to $84,999 0 0.0%

$85,000 to $89,999 0 0.0%

$90,000 or more 0 0.0%

Total 63 96.9%

No Response 2 3.1%

Total 65 100.0%

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Do you plan to change jobs or enroll in graduate school in the coming year?

Number Percent

Valid Percent

Yes 32 25.8% 31.1%

No 49 39.5% 47.6%

Unsure 22 17.7% 21.4%

Total 103 83.1% 100.0%

No Response 21 16.9%

Total 124 100.0%

If yes, please describe your plans below. (see Appendix E)

Reflection on Your Education

How well do you believe your education and experiences at LVC prepared you for the following:

Poorly

(1) 2 3 4 Excellently

(5) N/A Mean

My current job 0.0% 3.2% 11.7% 34.0% 41.5% 9.6% 4.26

Graduate/professional school 0.0% 2.2% 4.3% 23.9% 42.4% 27.2% 4.46

Reflecting back, please list any additional academic courses or requirements that would have

been useful to you. (Appendix F)

To what extent did LVC contribute to your growth in the following abilities:

Not at all (1) 2 3 4

A great extent

(5) Mean

Apply knowledge 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 41.3% 54.8% 4.51

Collaborate effectively with others 0.0% 1.0% 16.3% 28.8% 53.8% 4.49

Integrate knowledge 0.0% 0.0% 5.8% 44.7% 49.5% 4.44

Critically analyze information and ideas 0.0% 1.9% 7.7% 35.6% 54.8% 4.43

Ability to make informed decisions 0.0% 1.0% 11.4% 34.3% 53.3% 4.40

Value people who are different from me 0.0% 1.0% 16.3% 28.8% 53.8% 4.36

Design and implement problem-solving strategies 0.0% 1.9% 10.6% 39.4% 48.1% 4.34

Communicate effectively in writing 0.0% 0.0% 17.3% 34.6% 48.1% 4.31

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Not at all (1) 2 3 4

A great extent

(5) Mean

Ability to determine credible, authoritative sources 1.0% 2.9% 12.4% 35.2% 48.6% 4.28

Communicate effectively in speech 0.0% 1.9% 14.4% 41.3% 42.3% 4.24

Desire to participate in service to others 0.0% 5.8% 18.4% 30.1% 45.6% 4.16

Interpret representations of quantitative data 0.0% 3.8% 18.3% 35.6% 42.3% 4.16

Understanding of a multicultural society 2.9% 8.6% 17.1% 33.3% 38.1% 3.95

Technological skills and abilities 1.9% 7.7% 23.1% 34.6% 32.7% 3.88

Understanding of a global society 2.9% 9.6% 25.0% 27.9% 34.6% 3.85

Preparation for a global environment 1.9% 4.8% 32.4% 28.6% 32.4% 3.85

About You (this information is shared directly with appropriate departments, including name

and interest in service to LVC)

Please include any additional comments below. (See Appendix H)

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Appendix A: Other enrollment activity

Looking for employment

Working

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Appendix B: Enrollment detail

Institution Program Degree Grad Date

Appalachian State University Engineering

Appalachian State University Higher Education : College Student Development

05/18

Bloomsburg University College Student Affairs Master's of Education May 11, 2018

Cedar Crest College Forensic Science MS 05/2018

Dickinson Law Law JD Class of 2020

Drexel University Physician Assistant Masters December 2019

George Washington University International Education MA May 2018

George Washington University Public Health Master's June 2018

Georgia Institute of Technology Public Policy Masters May 2018

Grand Canyon University Curriculum and Instruction Masters 6/2018

John Hopkins University Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master of Science May 2018

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Medicine D.O. May 2020

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Osteopathic Physician D.O. 2019

Lebanon Valley College Business MBA 05/2018

Lebanon Valley College Business MBA 05/2018

Lebanon Valley College Music Education MME 05/2020

Lebanon Valley College Physical Therapy DPT 05/2018

Lebanon Valley College Physical Therapy DPT 05/2018

Lebanon Valley College Physical Therapy DPT 05/2018

Lebanon Valley College Physical Therapy DPT 05/2018

Lebanon Valley College Physical Therapy DPT 5/12/18

Lebanon Valley College Physical Therapy DPT 2018

Lebanon Valley College Physical Therapy DPT 5/2018

Lebanon Valley College Physical Therapy DPT Graduate in 2018

Lebanon Valley College Physical Therapy DPT 5/2019

Lehigh University Chemistry PhD- Candidate 2021

Liberty University Accounting Graduate Fall 2018

Lock Haven University Physician Assistant MS

McDaniel College Gerontology MS

Millersville STEM MED

Millersville Univ Masters of Social Work MSW May 2018

Nazareth College Inclusive Childhood Education M Ed.

Penn State Education Masters Summer 2018

Penn State Harrisburg Applied Clinical Psychology Master's, 2019

Penn State Harrisburg Education – Teaching & Curriculum Masters of Ed December 2018

Penn State University PhD in Chemistry PhD 2021

Penn State York Teaching and Curriculum Masters

Penn State York Teaching and Curriculum Masters

Rosemont College Strategic Leadership Masters of Science December 2018

Rowan University Graduate School Biomedical Science Masters May 2018

Seton Hall University MS in Athletic Training MS in 2018 May 2018

Temple University Dental DMD 2020

TOWSON U MUSIC EDUCATION MASTERS

U. of Nebraska Chemistry M.S., Ph.D. June 1960, 1965

University of Delaware Organic Chemistry PhD 5/2021

University of Minnesota Graduate Program in Neuroscience PhD track 5+ years

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Institution Program Degree Grad Date

University of North Texas Public Health Masters

University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany

Ethnomusicology MA Summer 2018

VCOM DO DO 2021

Westminster Choir College Music Voice Pedagogy 5/19

Widener University Clinical Psychology Doctorate of Psychology

2021

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Appendix C: Other employment activity

Grad school - Full time (8 comments)

Internship

Medical student

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Appendix D: Employment detail

Position Company City, State, Zip

5th grade teacher Stafford County Public Schools Hartwood Elementary

Fredericksburg, VA, 22406

7th Grade Mathematics Teacher Desert Sands Middle School Phoenix, AZ 85033

Accountant APR Supply Co. Lebanon, PA,17046

Accounting Coordinator Lassonde Pappas and Company (Corporate) Carneys Point, NJ, 08069

Actuarial analyst Independence Blue Cross Philadelphia, pa, 19103

Actuarial Analyst Oliver Wyman Actuarial Consulting Philadelphia, Pa 19103, USA

Actuarial Assistant Penn National Insurance Harrisburg, PA, 17101, USA

Administrative Secretary Penn State Health Hershey Pa 17033

Associate Accountant Kearney & Co Alexandria, VA 22314

Associate Therapist Little Leaves

Associate User Experience Designer The Archer Group Wilmington, DE 19801

Box Office Manager Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Harrisburg, PA 17110, USA

Business Intelligence Developer Utz Quality Foods Hanover, PA 17331 USA

Chemist Eurofins Lancaster Labs, Inc. Lancaster, PA 17605, USA

Contract specialist NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

Cost Accountant Allan Myers

Customer Service Center Specialist Orrstown Bank Harrisburg PA 17111

Elementary Life Skills Teacher

Family Based Therapist Youth Advocate Programs Lebanon, PA 17042 US

Financial Analyst General Dynamics Philadelphia, Pa

Graduate Fellow

Intern SSA Music Publishing

K-12 Music Teacher Aleutians East Borough School District Sand Point, AK 99661

Learning Support Teacher Pen Argyl Area School District Pen Argyl, Pa

Medical Assistant Dr. Kent V. Flinchbaugh DPM Ltd. Willow Street, Pa 17584 USA

Medical Scribe Scribe America - Virginia Hospital Center Arlington, VA 22205

Microbiology Analyst II Suburban Testing Labs Reading, Pa 19605

Middle School Band Director Palmyra Area School District Palmyra PA 17078

Music Teacher Soudertown School District Souderton, Pa 18964

Nurse Aid Londonderry Village

Officer Transportation security administration East Boston

Operations Support Brubaker Law 17602

Pharmacy Technician Kmart Pharmacy Lebanon, PA 17042 USA

Procurement Analyst Clark Associates Lancaster, PA

Program Coordinator for WIN in the USA Program

International Center for Language Studies Washington, DC 20005

Program manager Children's Cancer Recovery Foundation New Oxford pa 17350

Purchasing Assistant Clark Associates Lancaster, pa

Purchasing Assistant Clark Associates Lancaster, PA, 17602

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Position Company City, State, Zip

Quality Technician Custom Processing Service, LLC. East Greenville, PA, 18041

Rental Technician JP Lilley Harrisburg, PA 17102 USA

Scribe ScribeAmerica Hershey PA, 17033

Social Worker Lancaster Cancer Center

Special Education Teacher Ontario Primary School Ontario Center, NY, 14520

Staff Accountant Simon Lever Lancaster PA 17601

Staff Accountant Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC Chambersburg, pa 17201

Staff Accountant Trout, Ebersole & Groff

Tax Analyst Comcast Philadelphia, PA 19103

Teacher Louisa County Public School Mineral, VA 23093

Teacher Midd-West Middleburg PA 17842

Teacher Palmyra Area SD Palmyra PA 17078

Teacher Prince George's County Public Schools Upper Marlboro, MD

Teacher Stuart Country Day School Princeton, NJ 08540

Teaching/Research Assistant Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA 18015

Teller Wells Fargo Myerstown, PA

Waitress Hometown Family Restaurant Palmyra, Pa, 17078, USA

Wet Chemistry Technician ALS Environmental Middletown, PA 17057

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Appendix E: How did you learn about your current employment positions? Other, please

describe below.

Bloomsburg faculty

elementary principal

emailed local businesses

Father

Got lucky on Indeed

Graduate School

Graduate school search

Internship through MV, not due to LVC Contacts

my own research

Searched online

usajobs.gov

work w/bank (as customer)

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Appendix F: Do you plan to change jobs or enroll in graduate school in the coming year? If yes,

please describe your plans below.

Already enrolled in LVC's BMA Program

Always looking to move up in terms of salary/freelance work.

Applying for full-time positions

Applying to Maastricht University to complete a master of international business with a concentration in innovation and strategy in 2018-2019

Currently working until June, school will start in August

Find better employment that relates to my major

Graduate physical therapy school next year

Graduate school to further education

I am currently seeking another full time position, as my current school is downsizing. Additionally, I am looking to pursue my next master’s degree or begin my doctoral work.

I am currently soul searching to see if a different field of study/profession would suit me better.

I am currently waitlisted for medical school.

I am in grad school

I am in the process of applying to medical school

I am keeping my job, but I have also enrolled in grad school for my masters in teaching and curriculum

I just enrolled in graduate school.

I plan on moving from graduate school to a full time industry job.

I plan to enroll in a graduate program

I plan to find a full time teaching job.

I plan to relocate to another full-time teaching position in better proximity to graduate school so that I can do both simultaneously.

I start Drexel's Physician Assistant Program in September 2017. I will not continue to work when I start the program.

I start law school in fall 2017

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I trying to envision my roll with my current company. I will be either getting a second job, a different job, or both.

I will be starting a Project Management position with Eurofins Lancaster Labs on June 12th.

I'll finish this May 2018

In future years I intend to attend business school

In the next year or so I plan on attending law school.

Looking for a full-time teaching position

Looking to get into a public school district

Masters of public health - University of North Texas starting Fall 2017

Moving positions within company

Not working while attending PA school. Getting a job as a PA after graduating from the program in 2 years.

Teaching at the same school next year and will be attending some graduate courses towards a master’s degree.

Trying to get into PA state police

Upon finishing two years of employment in state government and public affairs,I plan to enroll in a JD program either full time or part time for the fall of 2018.

Work as an MRI Tech