The information collected for this report reflects the status of the 2006 Saint Mary’s University graduates 6-12 months after graduation.  The data was obtained from the graduates through an on-line survey, mail survey, telephone follow-up, or in some cases, through contact with faculty members.

We were able to obtain information on 177 of the 230 graduates.  Of the 177 who responded, 53% were employed full-time, 14% were continuing their education, 13% were employed full-time and continuing their education, 10% were employed part-time and continuing their education, and 4% were employed part-time.  5% of the respondents indicated long-term volunteer service as their primary activity.  1% of the graduates were not employed and not seeking employment.    

In response to the survey’s inquiry about their level of satisfaction with their jobs, 94% of the responding graduates who were employed full-time were very satisfied or moderately satisfied with their current positions.

81% of the graduates working full-time provided salary information.  86% of those responding reported salaries above $20,000. 

The geographic distribution of the responding 2006 graduates shows 60% residing in Minnesota, 12% in Illinois, 9% in Wisconsin and the other 19% residing in 19 different states and 2 other countries. 

Placement Report

Job Satisfaction Report 

Salary Report 

Salary by Gender

Geographic Distribution  

For additional information pertaining to the specific employers and graduate schools of the 2006 SMU grads contact Jackie Baker.