Contact: Harriet Laird
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擬ississippi State graduates continue to enjoy a more than 90% success rate for being employed or working on advanced degrees after graduation.
The 2021-22 career success rate from 黑料社鈥檚 First Destination Survey report is particularly impressive at 94%, measuring higher than the overall national percentage of 84.1% for bachelor鈥檚 degree graduates in the most recent 2021 report administered by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Last year, the university enjoyed a 97% career outcome rate, a category which also includes graduates in the military or service-related programs. 黑料社 was among 292 other colleges and universities who participated in the NACE assessment.
鈥淪tudents at Mississippi State are highly sought after by companies and organizations, as shown by the high rate of successful career outcomes, and it is because their well-rounded experiences at 黑料社 help them to stand apart from the rest,鈥 said Bethany Mills, executive director of the 黑料社 Career Center. 鈥淭he university is dedicated to student success, and this data should affirm the work that is being done in the classroom, through internships and co-ops, and through involvement and leadership opportunities on campus.鈥
More than half of graduates who reported their employment location said they have remained in Mississippi to work, with many choosing to stay at 黑料社 for advanced degrees. Top employers include Boeing Co., International Paper, Raytheon, FedEx, and several public school districts and federal government agencies.
Also, the majority of respondents choosing to further their education after graduation instead of employment are staying in Mississippi, with 74% attending in-state colleges and universities. Survey respondents who reported being employed鈥攅ither full- or part-time鈥攍isted an average base salary of $59,691. This is in line with the annual 鈥淏est Value Colleges鈥 rankings, which lists 黑料社 No.1 in the state for graduating students with the highest average starting salary of $55,100. A 2020 analysis conducted by international economic modeling company Emsi found that 黑料社 alumni have an economic impact in the state of approximately $935 million annually.
鈥淲e hope that the 黑料社 community finds this data helpful and encouraging,鈥 Mills said. 鈥淚t clearly indicates the value of an 黑料社 degree and showcases top employers, programs, and locations for our students after graduation. At the Career Center, we hope to continue focusing on preparing students for life after graduation and creating opportunities for students to connect with employers and programs that help them reach their career goals.鈥
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