Graduate Outcomes Report
At Valpo, your experience extends beyond rankings and program lists, guiding you toward responsible and forwardthinking leadership. In the College of Business, you’ll build career-ready skills while learning to make ethical, sustainable, and financially sound decisions that benefit your future, your organization, and your community. With faculty and mentors who care about your goals, you’ll be supported and prepared to lead with confidence, and ready to forge a values-driven path that creates a lasting impact.
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100% participated in at least one internship of graduates employed or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduating
AVERAGE STARTING SALARY
$66,803 2024-2025 Graduates
$62,125 2023-2024 Graduates
AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than five percent of the world’s business programs.
“Through the opportunities at Valpo, I’ve gained practical leadership experience that will serve me well after graduation. The skills and knowledge I’ve developed will help me stand out to employers during the job search. But more importantly, my time at Valpo has shaped me into a better, more empathetic person.”
SAM DENAER ’24
Major: Marketing
Minor: Business Analytics
“When I came to Valpo, I fell in love with the accounting courses, and at the encouragement and support of my professors, decided to add accounting as my second major. Being a student-athlete and member of the College of Business has been awesome. My classmates and professors have supported me every step of the way, and there are several clubs, national honor societies, and professional organizations you can join to get more involved and gain real-world knowledge.”
NIKKI CORYELL ’24
Majors: Accounting and Sports Management
Minor: Coaching Education
At Valpo, learning happens through experience with purpose that reaches beyond yourself. Whether you’re interning with a major company, studying abroad, practicing your skills in one of the nation’s few business assessment centers, or working alongside local entrepreneurs at the Valpo innovation hub, you’ll move beyond the classroom and into professional opportunities that prepare you to lead, contribute, and make a difference where it matters most.
Valpo Beacons are known for their thoughtful leadership, with alumni thriving at:
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN 46383
web:
valpo.edu/graduate-success
“The sport management program at Valpo provides meaningful coursework with hands-on learning experience both inside and outside of the classroom. Professors foster a welcoming environment that helps you grow and excel, personally and professionally.”
EMILY
EISHA ’ 24
Majors: Sports Management and Communications
email: undergrad.admission@valpo.edu