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2020 Career Outcomes Report
Data is accurate as of printed publication date.
The Harris Career Development Office surveyed students in the Class of 2019 in an exit survey at the time of graduation, with a follow up survey six months after graduation. Of the 325 students who graduated between July 2018 and June 2019, 291 (90 percent) reported employment information. Data in this report is based on survey results from responding graduates, as well as other sources. 255 sought employment and 36 did not seek employment for reasons such as continuing education or starting a company. Out of 255 students seeking employment, 239 (94 percent) accepted employment.
Salaries by Sector
Of the graduates who accepted employer offers, 207 graduates (87 percent) reported salary information. Five of these 207 graduates were omitted from the chart above because the graduate’s salary reflected part-time employment, and seventeen of these 207 graduates were omitted from the chart above because their compensation was for an internship or fellowship.
The calculation of maximum salary is among MPP students and excludes dual and joint degree graduates.