CMC Graduates Making Their Mark

Career Services Senior Survey Points to Strong Student Outcomes for Class of 2010 According to a wide-ranging statistical survey of graduating seniors, CMC graduates are performing exceptionally well in one of the toughest job markets of the last 60 years.
Ninety-four percent (277 out of 296 students) of the 2010 CMC senior class participated in the comprehensive survey with overall findings underscoring the firm foundation a liberal arts education at CMC provides students in preparing for the future.
"We are immensely proud of our graduating senior class," says CMC President Pamela Gann. "And we marvel at their determination and motivation particularly during the current difficult job climate. Our students know that whatever challenges and opportunities await them, CMC takes great pride in helping them prepare for the exciting road ahead."
The Career Services Senior Survey, conducted annually, revealed that 61 percent of those who hoped to find a job immediately after graduation had accepted a job offer prior to commencement. That contrasts sharply with only 24.4 percent of graduating seniors nationwide, according to another survey conducted by the National Association of College Employers.
And in a third survey relevant to employment by PayScale, CMC ranks second among liberal arts colleges in the category of starting median salary, with graduates earning $58,700.
The survey noted that the top employers for graduating CMC seniors included Teach For America (9), Ernst & Young (5), PricewaterhouseCoopers (5), Google (4), Deloitte Consulting (3), and Citigroup, Credit Suisse and Epic Systems with 2 each. The survey found that education/non-profit groups, consulting firms, and financial services were the top three industries for surveyed seniors accepting employment.
According to CMC's survey, eleven percent of the 2010 graduating class indicated that they will pursue advanced degrees in the fall, and 76% of these graduate school applicants got into their first or second choice. Their graduate school choices include many top-ranked universities
In addition to traditional employment and graduate school, other post-graduation options were noted. Six percent of seniors indicated that they had received national awards or fellowships. This number includes eight Fulbright winners, who are currently at points around the globe teaching and working. Eight percent acknowledged that they plan to undertake an internship or part-time job, many while studying for graduate school entrance exams.