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Through WMU's 2021-22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and post-baccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,458 graduates, or 72%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2021 and June 2022. Three weeks before each graduation, all graduating students receive an email on behalf of their college dean, department chairperson or program director with a personalized link to the Post-graduation Activity Survey. Nonrespondents receive at least four reminders via email. The data collection cycle ended on Oct. 31, 2022. Based on the survey respondents, 2,434 were employed full time, 65 were employed part time and 703 employed their degree to gain admittance to graduate school or were otherwise continuing their education. In addition, 1,239 of those working full time were satisfied with their job, based on 1,365 responses. Please review the Career Outcomes Report for detailed information about the methodology.

Through WMU's 2021-22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and post-baccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,458 graduates, or 72%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2021 and June 2022. The data collection cycle ended on Oct. 31, 2022. A total of 1,365 graduates responded to the question: "Are you satisfied with your job?" Please review the Career Outcomes Report for detailed information about the methodology.

Through WMU's 2021-22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and post-baccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,458 graduates, or 72%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2021 and June 2022. The data collection cycle ended on Oct. 31, 2022. A total of 2,259 graduates reported having participated in experiential learning, based on 2,440 responses. Please review the Career Outcomes Report for detailed information about the methodology.

Through WMU's 2021-22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and post-baccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,458 graduates, or 72%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2021 and June 2022. The data collection cycle ended on Oct. 31, 2022. A total of 655 graduate students who earned their degree reported having at least one experiential-learning activity, including internships, jobs, projects and activities. Please review the Career Outcomes Report for detailed information about the methodology.

Through WMU's 2021-22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and post-baccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,458 graduates, or 72%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2021 and June 2022. The data collection cycle ended on Oct. 31, 2022. A total of 2,165 graduates responded to the statement: "I had at least one instructor who made me excited about learning." Please review the Career Outcomes Report for detailed information about the methodology.

Through WMU's 2021-22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and post-baccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,458 graduates, or 72%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2021 and June 2022. The data collection cycle ended on Oct. 31, 2022. A total of 2,156 graduates responded to the statement: "My education and experiences as a student at WMU prepared me for my profession." Please review the Career Outcomes Report for detailed information about the methodology.

Through WMU's 2021-22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and post-baccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,458 graduates, or 72%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2021 and June 2022. The data collection cycle ended on Oct. 31, 2022. A total of 703 graduates reported they were furthering their education. Please review the Career Outcomes Report for detailed information about the methodology.

Western Michigan University graduate programs that ranked in the top 100 by U.S. News and World Report were audiology (No. 46 - tie), occupational therapy (No. 58 - tie), rehabilitation counseling (No. 37 - tie), social work (No. 94 - tie), speech-language pathology (No. 63 - tie) and statistics (No. 96 - tie). For the 2023 Best Graduate Colleges ranking, U.S. News and World Report evaluated institutions based on two types of data: expert opinion about program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school's faculty, research and students. The data for the rankings came from statistical surveys of more than 2,150 programs and from reputation surveys sent to more than 23,200 academics and professionals, conducted in fall 2021 and early 2022. To gather the peer assessment data, U.S. News asked deans, program directors and senior faculty to judge the academic quality of programs in their field on a scale of 1 (marginal) to 5 (outstanding). To assess academic reputation, U.S. News also surveyed professionals who hire or work with new graduates. In the summer of 2021, the schools supplied U.S. News with the names of those to be surveyed for peer assessment in the fall of 2021 and early 2022. Please review U.S. News and World Report for detailed information about Western's graduate program rankings.

Through WMU's 2021-22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and post-baccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,458 graduates, or 72%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2021 and June 2022. The data collection cycle ended on Oct. 31, 2022. A total of 717 graduate students who completed their degree and are working full time responded to the question: "Is your job related to your degree?" Please review the Career Outcomes Report for detailed information about the methodology.

Through WMU's 2021-22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and post-baccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,458 graduates, or 72%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2021 and June 2022. The data collection cycle ended on Oct. 31, 2022. A total of 634 graduate students who completed their degree responded to the statement: "My education and experiences as a student at WMU prepared me for my profession." Please review the Career Outcomes Report for detailed information about the methodology.

Through WMU's 2021-22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and post-baccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,458 graduates, or 72%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2021 and June 2022. The data collection cycle ended on Oct. 31, 2022. A total of 73 graduates with degrees in aviation flight science and aviation technical operations responded to the question about employment, continuing education or military service. Of that group, 52 were employed full time, 3 were employed part time, 9 were continuing their education and 1 was engaged in military service. Please review the Career Outcomes Report for detailed information about the methodology.

Through WMU's 2021-22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and post-baccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,458 graduates, or 72%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2021 and June 2022. The data collection cycle ended on Oct. 31, 2022. A total of 213 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences graduates responded to the question: "Are you satisfied with your job?" Please review the Career Outcomes Report for detailed information about the methodology.

Through WMU's 2021-22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and post-baccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,458 graduates, or 72%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2021 and June 2022. The data collection cycle ended on Oct. 31, 2022. A total of 439 graduates from the Haworth College of Business responded to the statement: "I had at least one instructor who made me excited about learning." Please review the Career Outcomes Report for detailed information about the methodology.

Through WMU's 2021-22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and post-baccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,458 graduates, or 72%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2021 and June 2022. The data collection cycle ended on Oct. 31, 2022. A total of 55 acountancy graduates from the Haworth College of Business responded to the question: "Are you satisfied with your job?" Please review the Career Outcomes Report for detailed information about the methodology.

Through WMU's 2021-22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and post-baccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,458 graduates, or 72%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2021 and June 2022. The data collection cycle ended on Oct. 31, 2022. A total of 354 graduates from the College of Education and Human Development working full time responded to the question: "Is your job related to your degree?" Please review the Career Outcomes Report for detailed information about the methodology.

Through WMU's 2021-22 Post-graduation Activity Survey of graduates (bachelor's, master's, doctoral and post-baccalaureate certificate), the University collected data for a total of 3,458 graduates, or 72%, of those who earned their degrees between August 2021 and June 2022. The data collection cycle ended on Oct. 31, 2022. A total of 559 graduates from the College of Health and Human Services responded to the survey about employment, continuing education or military service. Of that group, 354 were employed full time, 14 employed part time, 160 were continuing their education and 1 was engaged in military service. Please review the Career Outcomes Report for detailed information about the methodology.