Bluffton University

Graduation outcomes

2017 Graduation outcomes and first destination success 

99% of graduates are employed or in graduate school or long-term service within six months of graduation. 

• 78% Employed
• 18% Graduate school 
• 3% Long-term service

 

For those seeking employment, 

how important was their Bluffton degree in obtaining that job?

96%  of 2016 FT employed grads described their Bluffton degree as necessary or helpful in obtaining their job
2016 = 93%                            2014 = 92%                                  2013 = 87%                        2012 = 94%

2016 Graduation outcomes 

As of August 2017
78.7% response rate
 

 

SUMMARY

94% Full Time placements within 6-months (employment, grad school, long term service)
                          2015 = 91%                             2014 = 93%                           2013 = 92%

99% Employed and/or continued study/service within 6-months (includes part time employment)
                            2015 = 99%                             2014 = 99%                          2013 = 96%

For those seeking employment, how long did the job search take?

98% of 2016 FT employed grads found their job within 6 months of beginning the job search
                            2015 = 98%                               2014 = 99%                          2013 = 88%