URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A recent survey indicates that recent University of Illinois graduates are finding better career prospects and are getting higher salaries.
The (Champaign) News-Gazette reports that the university’s annual “Illini Success” survey shows that 89 percent of 2016-17 graduates who responded had secured a “first destination” within six months of graduation.
According to the study, about 62 percent had found jobs and 27 percent enrolled in graduate school or continuing education. Seven percent were still looking for work. The study also shows the average salary rose from $55,390 in 2014-15 to $59,494 in 2016-17.
Julia Makela is the associate director for assessment and research for the UI Career Center. She says the campus has been ahead of national averages in graduate placement.
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