Career Development — Career Resources

Profile Summary of the College of Nursing Class of 2003

The following information is an analysis of the Career Profile Questionnaire sent to the 2003 graduates.

Information was collected from 82% (84/103) of the graduates:

• 88% Accepted full-time employment
• 6% Returned to college full-time
• 4% were still seeking full time employment
• 2% were not seeking full time employment

Employment Stats:

The class profile indicated that 88% of graduates found full time employment. This is up from the employment rate of 83% in 2002. 6 percent of the graduates returned to college full-time, matching the 6% in 2002. The unemployment rate (those still seeking full time employment) of 4% is up from 2% in 2002.

What are They Earning?

The average salary of the 2003 graduates is $ 45,702 compared to $43,834 in 2002. The salary levels range from $30,000 - $80,000 as compared to 32,000 - $65,000 in 2002.

Where are they working?

Geographic patterns reflected that 82% of those employed full time accepted employment in New York State, down from 89% in 2002 and 18% chose employment opportunities outside of New York State compared to 11% in 2002.