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Career Outcomes Annual Report
First destination survey outcomes for the graduates from:August 2024,December 2024, May 2025
ExecutiveSummary
S C O P E , M E T H O D O L O G Y ,
A N D K N O W L E D G E R A T E
This report represents data compiled about Valparaiso University undergraduate degree recipients who graduated in August 2024,December 2024,and May 2025 Data was collected via online surveys and email solicitations,alumni records,social media research,and input from faculty and staff Data collection began in August 2024 and concluded in February 2026
Data was collected on 368 of 486 graduates resulting in a knowledge rate of 75 7% The knowledge rate is the percentage of graduates for whom reasonable and verifiable information concerning the graduates?post- graduation career activities has been collected.Valparaiso University?s knowledge rate is considerably higher than the NACEnational recommended minimum of 65%* Of the 118 non- respondents,47 are College of Arts and Sciences graduates, 16 are College of Business graduates,11are College of Engineering graduates,and 44 are from the College of Nursing and Health Professions.
This graduate report excludes all graduate degree recipients.
S T A N D A R D S A N D P R O T O C O L S
The information in this report is collected and compiled following the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) standards and protocols for the collection and dissemination of graduating student initial career outcomes.
*NACE (2019) Standards and Protocols for the Collection and Dissemination Of Graduating Students Initial Career Outcomes Information for Undergraduates naceweb org/ uploadedfiles/ files/ 20 20/ publication/ first- destination/ first- destination- survey- standards- and- protocols pdf
ClassHighlights & Overview
Results reflect information on 368 of the 486 undergraduate degree recipients,representing a 75.7%knowledge rate.
98.1% OUTCOMES RATE
95% are very satisfied or satisfied with first career job
Graduates in full- and part- time positions,military service, volunteer or service programs or fellowships,and graduate or professional school
94% used the Valpo Career & Alumni Network Office
$65,409 Average Starting Salary
$67,000 Median Starting Salary
O U T C O M E S B R E A K D O W N
Graduate& Professional Schools
The list below features where members of the Class of 2025 are attending graduate or professional school.
Aurora University
Australian National University
California State University - Long Beach
Calumet College of St Joseph
Capella University
Denver Seminary
DePaul University
Duke University
Emory University
Georgetown University
Grace College and Seminary
Grand Valley State University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois State University
Indiana State University
Indiana University - Bloomington
Indiana University - South Bend
Indiana University Northwest
Indiana Wesleyan University
Johns Hopkins University
Marquette University
Medical University of South Carolina
Midwestern University
New Mexico State University
North Carolina State University
North Central College
Northern Arizona University
Northwestern University
Purdue University - Northwest
Purdue University - West Lafayette
Purdue University Global Samford University
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
The Chicago School
The George Washington University Law School
The University of Alabama - Huntsville
University of Chicago
University of Florida
University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
University of Iowa
University of Kentucky
University of Louisiana - Lafayette
University of Manchester
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of North Alabama
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
University of North Dakota
University of South Carolina - Upstate
University of St Augustine for Health Sciences
University of Tennessee
University of Virginia
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Valparaiso University
Villanova University
Western Governors University
Experiential ActivitiesSummary
The Valparaiso University experiential activities rate for the Class of 2025 was 89%.This was calculated by tracking students?participation in opportunities such as internships,co- ops, faculty- led research,capstone projects,clinicals,and student teaching.
89% had a self- reported experiential activity
100% COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH PROFESSIONS
96% COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
100%
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
79%
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Career & Alumni Network Summary
Collegeof Arts& Sciences
Results reflect information on 157 of 204 undergraduate degree recipients,representing an 77%knowledge rate.
O U T C O M E S B R E A K D O W N
T O P E M P L O Y E R S
Actalent
AM Stabilizers
Amateur Golf Circuit
American Electric Power - AEP
American Oncology Network
American Red Cross
ArborMetrics Solutions
Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Army
Casey's
CHA Consulting,Inc
Charles Schwab
Corebridge Financial
Dunebrook,Inc
Dunes Learning Center
Echo Global Logistics
Express Employment
Professionals
Fulbright Scholar
Illinois Storm Chasers
Indiana Department of Insurance
Indianapolis Public Schools
Lochner
Medical Diagnostic Laboratories
Michigan City Area Schools
Motion Recruitment Partners LLC
National Park Service
New Prairie United School Corporation
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Novolex
Old Lighthouse Museum
Orr Fellowship
Reutlingen University
St Joseph County Juvenile Justice Court
THKManufacturing of America
Toronto Metropolitan University
Total Quality Logistics
TWM,Inc
United Shore Professional Baseball League
Valparaiso Community Schools
Xcaliber International LTD,LLC
Collegeof Business
Results reflect information on 51of 67 undergraduate degree recipients,representing an 76.1%knowledge rate.
O U T C O M E S B R E A K D O W N
$62,688
Average Starting Salary (of those reported)
TOP EM P L OYERS
ArcelorMittal
Ares Management Corporation
Centier Bank
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
CMEGroup
Continental
Convergint Technologies
DLZCorporation
DPRConstruction
DuCharme,McMillen & Associates,Inc
General Mills
IMEG
Levata
Morgan Stanley
MPI Corp
Parkwell
Redwood Logistics
Sage Private Wealth Group
Synaptic,Inc.
TravelCenters of America
College of Engineering
Results reflect information on 65 of 76 undergraduate degree recipients,representing an 85.5%knowledge rate.
100%
Outcomes Rate $80,122
Average Starting Salary (of those reported)
T O P E M P L O Y E R S
Apex Engineering Group,Inc
Bechtel Corporation
Bernard & Tregaskiss
Boeing
Caterpillar Inc
Christopher B Burke Engineering,Ltd
CIM-Tech,Inc
ComEd
DLZCorporation
Eli Lilly and Company
ENTRUST Solutions Group
GEI Consultants,Inc
General Kinematics
Husco
Indiana Department of Transportation
Kapur & Associates
Kiewit Corporation
Lawson- Fisher Associates
LECO
Lenex Steel Company
Lochmueller Group
Mars Wrigley
Materialise
Michael Baker International
NearSpace Launch
Nicor Gas
NIPSCO
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Penumbra
Precision Control Systems,Inc
Strand Associates,Inc
Toyota Material Handling Heavy Duty Division
Toyota North America
Zimmer Biomet
Collegeof Nursing & Health Professions
Results reflect information on 95 of 139 undergraduate degree recipients,representing a 68.3%knowledge rate.
O U T C O M E S B R E A K D O W N
97.9%
Outcomes Rate
$71,562 Average Starting Salary (of those reported)
T O P E M P L O Y E R S
Advocate Health Care
AFRASCompany
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
Ascension Wisconsin
Aurora Health Care
Barnes- Jewish Hospital
Detroit Children's Hospital
Endeavor Health
Franciscan Health
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Community
Memorial Hospital
Indiana University Health
Lifeline Youth and Family Services
Mercy Medical Center
Methodist Hospital
Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs
Northwest Health
Northwestern Medicine
OneDigital Advanced Health
Powers Health
Prince Sultan Cardiac Center
Rush University Medical Center
UW Health
Christ College? TheHonorsCollege
Results reflect information on 61of 67 undergraduate degree recipients,representing a 91%knowledge rate.Respondents are additionally represented in their respective colleges.
O U T C O M E S B R E A K D O W N
$62,798
T O P E M P L O Y E R S
American Red Cross
Casey's
Caterpillar Inc.
Centier Bank
CHA Consulting,Inc
Dunes Learning Center
Fulbright Scholar
Illinois Storm Chasers
Indiana Department of Insurance
Jesuit Volunteer Corps
Materialise
Motion Recruitment Partners LLC
National Park Service
New Prairie United School Corporation
Orr Fellowship
Precision Control Systems,Inc
Reutlingen University
THKManufacturing of America
Toyota North America
TWM,Inc
Student-Athletes
Results reflect information on 54 of 61 undergraduate degree recipients,representing a 88.5%knowledge rate.Respondents are additionally represented in their respective colleges.
O U T C O M E S B R E A K D O W N
98.1%
Outcomes Rate
$64,603
Average Starting Salary (of those reported)
T O P E M P L O Y E R S
Advocate Health Care
Amateur Golf Circuit
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
American Oncology Network
Ares Management Corporation
Convergint Technologies
Detroit Children's Hospital
DLZCorporation
DPRConstruction
DuCharme,McMillen & Associates,Inc
Eli Lilly and Company
GEI Consultants,Inc
Levata
Lochmueller Group
Morgan Stanley
Nomadic Innovations
Northwestern Medicine
Redwood Logistics
Sage Private Wealth Group
The Vanguard Medical Group
THKManufacturing of America
Toronto Metropolitan University
United Shore Professional Baseball League