2018 gradu ates first-destination report · 2018 gradu ates. t he office of career development...

FIRST-DESTINATION REPORT2 0 1 8 G R A D U A T E S

The Office of Career Development collects the first-destination information of students within six months of graduation. The report for the class of 2018

includes students who graduated between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018. Career Development surveys students prior to graduation, and if an outcome is not yet established, follows up by phone and email. The team also gleans information from campus community members, social media sites, and company directories in an effort to gain the highest possible knowledge rate.

Graduates with Bachelor’s Degrees Total Number of Graduates 367 100%

Information Available 341 93%Unknown 26 7%

Employed 266 78%Continuing Education 54 15.8%Completing Service 3 <1%Serving in the Military 2 <1%Planning to Continue 11 3.2% Education Seeking Employment 3 <1%Not Seeking Employment 2 <1%or Education

CLASS of 2018

Graduates with Master’s Degrees Total Number of Graduates 15 100%

Information Available 14 93.3%Unknown 1 6.7%

Employed 14 100%

1 Department of Art

2 Department of Biology & Environmental Science

3 Department of Business Administration & Economics

4 Department of Chemistry

5 Department of Computer Science

6 Department of English

7 Department of History

8 Department of Mathematics

9 Department of Multimedia Communication

10 Department of Music

11 Neuroscience Program

12 Department of Philosophy

13 Department of Physics

14 Department of Political Science

15 Department of Psychology

16 Department of Religion

17 Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice

18 Department of Sports Science and Health Education

19 Department of Teacher Education

20 Department of Theatre Arts

21 Department of World Language and Culture Studies

TABLE of CONTENTS

1

Art

Major Total Graduates

Employed Seeking Employment

Continuing Education

Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military

Not Seeking Employment or Education

No Info

Art Education

2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Graphic Design

2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Studio Art

3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

Employment & Service Highlights

Gannett Imaging and Ad Design Center Graphic Designer Des Moines IA

Martensdale St. Mary’s Pk-12th Grade Art Teacher Martensdale IA

Urban Servant Corps Year of Service Denver CO

2

Biology & Environmental Science

Major Total Graduates

Employed Seeking Employment

Continuing Education

Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Biology 19 6 0 12 1 0 0 0 0 Environmental

Science 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Continuing Education Highlights

Allen College Nursing Waterloo IA

A.T. Still University Medical School Kirksville MO

Des Moines University Doctor of Physical Therapy Des Moines IA

Des Moines University Master’s: Biomedical Sciences Des Moines IA

Des Moines University Physician Assistant Studies Des Moines IA

Indiana University School of Optometry Doctor of Optometry Bloomington IN

St. Ambrose University Physician Assistant Studies Davenport IA

University of Iowa Dental School Iowa City IA

Employment Highlights

Mahaska Health Partnership Grant Writer Oskaloosa IA

Mercy Hospital Patient Care Technician Des Moines IA

Midwest Laboratories Metals Analyst Omaha NE

Mote Marine Research and Aquarium Intern for Animal Care, Training & Research Sarasota FL

Quiescence Diving Services SCUBA Dive Instructor Key Largo FL

UnityPoint Health Respiratory Therapist Des Moines IA

3

Business Administration & Economics

Major Total

Graduates Employed Seeking

Employment Continuing Education

Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Accounting 31 30 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Economics:

Finance 7 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 2

Global Management 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Health Services

Leadership 7 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

Management 61 53 0 3 0 0 0 0 5 Marketing 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Arizona State University Law School Phoenix AZ

Des Moines University Master of Heath Care Administration Des Moines IA

Drake University Master of Business Administration Drake IA

University of Utah Master’s: Finance Salt Lake City UT


Bankers Trust Accounting/GL Analyst Des Moines IA

Businessolver Professional Development Program West Des Moines IA

Deloitte Tax Consultant Des Moines IA

EMC Insurance Companies Accountant I Des Moines IA

Iowa Clinic Preauthorization Specialist Des Moines IA

KPMG Business Tax Associate Minneapolis MN

McGowen, Hurst, Clark and Smith P.C. Staff Auditor Des Moines IA

Nationwide Business Operations Consultant Des Moines IA

Northwestern Mutual Financial Advisor Des Moines IA

Principal Financial Group Manager – Investment Advisory Services Des Moines IA

State of Iowa Assistant Auditor Des Moines IA

4

Chemistry

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Biochemistry 4 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0

Chemistry 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Forensic Science/

Biochemistry 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0



Emporia State University Master’s: Forensic Science Emporia KS

Georgetown University Master’s: Biochemistry Washington D.C.

University of Missouri Medical School Columbia MO


Corteva Agriscience Lab Technician Johnston IA

Eurofins Chemist Des Moines IA

5

Computer Science

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Computer Information

Systems 15 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 2

Computer Science

17 14 1 0 1 0 0 0 1

Management Information

Systems 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Berkley Technology Services Senior Software Engineer Urbandale IA

Cognizant Senior Process Executive Des Moines IA

Control Installations of Iowa, Inc. Programmer Technician Des Moines IA

EMC Insurance Companies Web Application Developer Des Moines IA

EquiTrust Life Insurance Company Application Developer West Des Moines IA

Google Technical Solutions Consultant San Francisco CA

John Deere Test Automation Engineer Urbandale IA

Keyot Crew212 Consultant Minneapolis MN

Mercy Medical Center Network/Service Engineer Des Moines IA

MidAmerican Energy Software Engineer I Davenport IA

Nationwide Production Support Practitioner Des Moines IA

Principal Financial Group Application Analyst Des Moines IA

Ruan Transportation Systems Administrator Des Moines IA

Stine Seed Company Software Developer Dallas Center IA

Strategic America Software Engineer West Des Moines IA

TEKsystems Delivery Manager Des Moines IA

Wells Fargo Technical Project Coordinator West Des Moines IA

WesleyLife Infomatics Analyst Johnston IA

6

English

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

English 13 7 1 3 0 1 0 0 1


Iowa State University Master’s: Creative Writing and Environment Ames IA

Iowa State University Master’s: English Ames IA

University of Nebraska Master’s: English Literature Lincoln NE

Employment & Service Highlights

Indianola Middle School 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher Indianola IA

Iowa Legal Aid AmeriCorps Member Des Moines IA

On With Life Residential Support Professional Des Moines IA

YMCA of the Rockies Recreation Attendant Estes Park CO

7

History

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

History 8 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 1


Simpson College Master of Arts in Teaching Indianola IA

The Cooperstown Graduate Program Graduate Student Cooperstown NY


Martensdale St. Mary’s Social Studies Teacher Martensdale IA

Nationwide Regional Sales Agent Des Moines IA

Strategic America Software Engineer West Des Moines IA

8

Mathematics

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Actuarial Science

5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Mathematics 10 6 0 4 0 0 0 0 0


Boston University Master of Divinity Boston MA

Rensselaer Polytechnic Optical Physics Troy NY

University of Michigan PhD: Physics, Applied Physics Ann Arbor MI



Athene USA Actuarial Associate West Des Moines IA

Combined Insurance Claims Associate Chicago IL

Google Technical Solutions Consultant San Francisco CA

Indianola Middle School 8th Grade Math Teacher Indianola IA

Keyot Crew212 Consultant Minneapolis MN

Mutual of Omaha Actuarial Associate Omaha NE

PCM High School Math Teacher Monroe IA

Principal Financial Group Application Analyst I Des Moines IA

Upper Iowa University Sports Communication Graduate Assistant Fayette IA

9

Multimedia Communication

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Multimedia Journalism

3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Public Relations

11 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 1


Flynn Wright Project Coordinator Des Moines IA

KCCI Digital Editor Des Moines IA

Meredith Xcelerated Marketing Editorial Intern Des Moines IA

Principal Financial Group Marketer Associate Des Moines IA

Slcket Marketing Coordinator for New Regions Des Moines IA

Two Rivers Marketing Content Creator Des Moines IA

WANRack Marketing Manager Lenexa KS

YMCA of Greater Des Moines Human Resources Coordinator Des Moines IA

10

Music

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Music Education

10 6 0 3 0 0 0 0 1

Music 4 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 Music

Performance 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0


Drake University Master’s: Music Des Moines IA

San Francisco Conservatory of Music Graduate Student San Francisco CA

Simpson College Master’s: Choral Conducting Indianola IA

University of Northern Colorado Master’s: Voice Performance Greeley CO


CAM Community Schools 5-12 Band Teacher Anita IA

Des Moines Public Schools Elementary Music Teacher Des Moines IA

Indianola Community Schools K-5 General Music Teacher Indianola IA

Sigourney School District K-12 Music Teacher Sigourney IA

West Des Moines Community Schools Music Teacher West Des Moines IA

11

Neuroscience

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Neuroscience 5 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0

Continuing Education Highlights Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Medical School Kansas City MO

Salus University College of Optometry Doctor of Optometry Elkins Park PA



Mote Marine Research and Aquarium Intern for Animal Care, Training and Research Sarasota FL

Sandler Training Associate Kansas City MO

12

Philosophy

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Applied Philosophy

2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Philosophy 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Council for Hemispheric Affairs Research Associate Washington D.C.

Principal Financial Group Project Analyst Des Moines IA

Web Application Developer EMC Insurance Companies Des Moines IA

13

Physics

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Physics 4 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0


Iowa State University Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering Ames IA

Rensselaer Polytechnic PhD: Optical Physics Troy NY

University of Michigan PhD: Physics, Applied Physics Ann Arbor MI


Stine Seed Company Software Developer Dallas Center IA

14

Political Science

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

International Relations

5 2 2 1

Political Science

14 8 0 4 1 0 0 0 1


Arizona State University Law School Phoenix AZ

Barry University School of Law Law School Orlando FL

Drake University Law School Des Moines IA

University of Colorado Denver Master’s: Urban and Regional Planning Denver CO


Council for Hemispheric Affairs Research Associate Washington D.C.

Eastbourne College Graduate Debater in Residence Eastbourne

East Sussex, UK

Jeffrey P. Scott & Associates, LLC Law Clerk Minneapolis MN

Nationwide Regional Sales Analyst Des Moines IA

Principal Financial Group Business Operations Analyst Des Moines IA

World Food Prize Archives and Events Specialist Des Moines IA

15

Psychology

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Psychology 21 14 0 3 3 0 0 0 1


Minnesota State University, Mankato Master’s: Industrial-Organizational Psychology Mankato MN

University of Nebraska at Omaha Master’s: Criminology Omaha NE


Associate Staffing Recruiter West Des Moines IA

Four Oaks Youth Counselor Winterset IA

Southern Iowa Mental Health Care Coordinator Ottumwa IA

United States District Court Probation/Pretrial Technician Des Moines IA

The Homestead Children’s ABA Specialist Hiawatha IA

16

Religion

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Religion 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0


Boston University Master of Divinity Boston MA

Loyola University Chicago Master’s: Theology and Women and Gender Studies Chicago IL


Eastbourne College Graduate Debater in Residence Eastbourne

East Sussex, UK

17

Sociology & Criminal Justice

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Criminal Justice

27 17 0 2 0 1 2 1 4

Human Services

2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Sociology 11 6 0 1 1 0 1 0 2


Denver University Master’s: Strategic Communication Denver CO

Drake University Law School Des Moines IA

University of Kansas Master’s: Social Work Overland Park KS

University of Nebraska at Omaha Master’s: Criminology Omaha NE

Employment & Military Service Highlights

Des Moines Police Department Crime Science Investigator Des Moines IA

Easter Seals Direct Support Professional Des Moines IA

Indianola Police Department Police Officer Indianola IA

Iowa Department of Public Safety Communications Specialist Des Moines IA

Merriam Police Department Police Officer Merriam KS

Norwalk Police Department Police Officer Norwalk IA

Pathways Maine Behavioral Health Professional Scarborough ME

Prelude Behavioral Services Rehabilitation Assistant Des Moines IA

United States Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenant United State Probation for the Southern District of Iowa U.S. Probation Officer Des Moines IA

18

Sports Science and Health Education

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Athletic Training

10 5 0 4 1 0 0 0 0

Exercise Science

15 8 0 4 1 0 0 0 2

Physical Education

6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Sports Administration 17 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 1


Carroll University Master’s: Exercise Physiology Waukesha WI

Creighton University Doctor of Physical Therapy Omaha NE

Des Moines University Doctor of Physical Therapy Des Moines IA

Saint Leo University Master’s: Sports Business Tampa FL

Washington University Doctor of Physical Therapy St. Louis MO


Athletico Athletic Trainer Des Moines IA

Comcast Spectator Event Manager Des Moines IA

Des Moines Menace Account Executive Des Moines IA

Lifetime Fitness Personal Trainer Urbandale IA

Liberty Hospital Sports Medicine Certified Athletic Trainer Liberty MO Nodaway Valley Community School District PE Teacher Nodaway IA

Northwestern College Graduate Assistant – Women’s Soccer Orange County CA

ScribeAmerica Medical Scribe Des Moines IA

University of Missouri Health Care Patient Care Technician Columbia MO

Upper Iowa University Sports Communication Graduate Assistant Fayette IA

Waukee Community School District Middle School Health Teacher Waukee IA

19

Teacher Education

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Elementary Education

31 27 0 1 0 0 0 1 2

Liberal Arts

2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Master of Arts in

Teaching 12 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 1


Iowa State University Master’s: Student Affairs Ames IA


Chariton Community School District 5th Grade Teacher Chariton IA

Des Moines Area Community College Adjunct Spanish Instructor Ankeny IA

Des Moines Christian School High School Science Teacher Des Moines IA

Des Moines Public Schools High School Social Studies Teacher Des Moines IA

Des Moines Public Schools Special Education Teacher Des Moines IA

Garner Elementary 5th Grade Teacher North Liberty IA

Norwalk School District Middle School Social Studies Teacher Norwalk IA Orient-Macksburg Community School District Science Teacher Orient IA

PCM Community School District 4th Grade Teacher Monroe IA

Perficut Companies, Inc. Training Professional Des Moines IA

Science Center of Iowa Preschool Master Teacher Des Moines IA

Southeast Valley School District 2nd Grade Teacher Farnhamville IA

Tipton Elementary Special Education Teacher Tipton IA

Waukee Community School District Teacher Waukee IA

20

Theatre Arts

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Theatre Arts

3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0


Iowa State University Master’s: Creative Writing and Environment Ames IA

Florida State University Master of Fine Arts in Technical Production Tallahassee FL

21

World Language and Culture Studies

Major Total



Planning to

Continue Education

Completing Service

In the U.S.

Military


No Info

Spanish 5 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0




Norwalk Police Department Police Officer Norwalk IA

Planned Parenthood Bilingual Call Center Representative Des Moines IA

Quiescence Diving Services SCUBA Dive Instructor Key Largo FL

2018 gradu ates first-destination report · 2018 gradu ates. t he office of career development...

Documents