FIRST DESTINATION SURVEY

2023-2024
2023-2024
FIRST DESTINATION OUTCOMES REPORT

The First Destination Survey is administered annually by University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Career and Professional
Development using Handshake. The survey asks baccalaureate degree graduates to identify primary post-graduation
outcome status. The survey content and procedures follow the National Association of Colleges and Employers
(NACE) standards.

Data was collected from baccalaureate degree candidates prior to graduation and through follow-up emails sent
to graduates six months after graduation. Graduates who had already completed the survey were invited to update
their previous responses if their post-graduation status had changed. Outcome information was also collected from
campus community members, telephone calls and web research. It is also notable that only the primary outcome
upon graduation is reported for each individual graduate. For example, a graduate working full time while attending
graduate school part time is reported only once—as either employed or continuing their education.

In total, 1,445 graduates are included in this report. The results reflect students from the Class of 2023–24 who were
on the official graduation list and awarded a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh during the
2023–24 academic year, including graduates from fall 2023, spring 2024 and summer 2024.
2023-2024
OVERVIEW OF GRADUATES

Overall response rate is defined as the percentage of graduates reported or

1,445
# OF GRADUATES
identified by UW-Oshkosh for which a postgraduation outcome is known. It
students graduated with a
includes the sum of all the employment categories (e.g., full-time, part-time, baccalaureate degree
entrepreneur, freelance, postgraduate fellowship), military service, volunteer
service, continuing education, not seeking an outcome, and the number of
students still seeking an outcome.
Career outcome rate includes employed (e.g., full-time, part-time,
entrepreneur, freelance, postgraduate fellowship), military service, OVERALL RESPONSE RATE
volunteer service (e.g., Peace Corps, mission work), continuing
education and not seeking.

Student Response Rate: 82.8% + Knowledge Rate: 8.2%

91%
= Overall Response Rate: 91%. 1314 STUDENTS

OVERALL RESPONSE CAREER OUTCOME AVERAGE STARTING

SNAPSHOT RATE RATE SALARY
BY COLLEGE Class of
2022-2023
Class of
2023-2024
Class of
2022-2023
Class of
2023-2024
Class of
2022-2023
Class of
2023-2024
83%
CAREER
All Colleges Total 92.9% 91.07% 80% 83.3% $55,856 $59,293 OUTCOME RATE

College of Business 97.9% 90.73% 87.5% 91.2% $53,228 $58,973

College of Education
96.6% 96.09% 65% 75.9% $43,069 $45,353
and Human Services

College of Letters AVERAGE

$
91.2% 86.3% 76.7% 79% $48,080 $51,397
and Science
STARTING SALARY
College of Nursing 94.7% 97.45% 90.7% 90.6% $70,407 $74,277
$59,293
76.1% of those working
reported salary data

Take advantage of on-campus resources,

GET INVOLVED in a club, and—whenever a
professor in your major asks for help on a project
or volunteer opportunity—make sure to sign up.
Those projects give you valuable HANDS-ON
EXPERIENCE and something to talk about in
an interview. Embrace new experiences and be
open to learning from mistakes. You possess
more capability than you might believe. Get
comfortable pushing yourself outside of your
comfort zone.

– MARIO BIENDARRA
Major: Information Systems
Outcome: Technology Development Program at General Electric HealthCare
 UWO Class of UWO Class of National Average
OVERVIEW OUTCOME 2022-2023 2023-2024 Class of 2023

WORKING
Employed part-time/full-time, entrepreneur, 71% 70% 62.4%
freelance, postgraduate fellowship, other.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Accepted to and plan to matriculate into a 7.4% 12% 20.2%
program of further study.

MILITARY
0.6% 0.2% 0.6%
Serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Participating in a volunteer or service 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
program.

NOT SEEKING
Not pursuing either employment or 0.8% 1% 1.3%
continuing education at this time.

STILL SEEKING
Seeking employment or continuing 19.9% 16.5% 15.1%
education.
Data Source: naceweb.org

82% SECURED AN OUTCOME PRIOR TO GRADUATION

by utilizing at least one Career and Professional Development resource

My most memorable experience at

UW-Oshkosh was definitely competing
with my gymnastics teammates. During
my time here, I was able to achieve
my personal and professional goals by
winning three conference championships,
two national championships, and a couple
All-American titles. Keep your eye on the
prize, and LIVE IN THE MOMENT.

– TRINITY SAWYER
Major: Psychology
Outcome: Healthcare Recruiter - PRN Healthcare
 ENGAGING
IN CLASS AND
CAREER PLANNING
In class, the usual routine involves listening
to lectures and taking notes, but it’s
important to go beyond that. It might
feel intimidating to ask questions or share
your thoughts in front of a group, but
actively participating in lectures is crucial
for both personal and professional growth.
Asking questions not only deepens your
understanding of the material, but it also
helps you develop essential communication
TOP INDUSTRIES skills. Additionally, engaging with your
professors makes you more memorable,
32.8% Healthcare which can lead to valuable connections
within your field.
16.8% Manufacturing
Equally important is utilizing the Career
15.5% Education
and Professional Development office.
9.9% Service and Management Career advisors are just as connected
8% Government, Law and to your industry as your professors, but
Public Safety they bring a unique perspective in finding
internships and job opportunities. Their
creativity in identifying opportunities—
often in unexpected places—can be
TOP EMPLOYERS
invaluable. Don’t wait until your junior or
senior year to start career planning. Start
early and meet with your advisor regularly
for resume assistance and job search
guidance. The industry evolves quickly,
and preparing early gives you a
competitive advantage.

MOLLY CUJAK
Major: Spanish
Outcome: Legal Assistant at the Law Center
COLLEGE OF
BUSINESS
OUTCOMES

84.67% Working
8.76% Still looking
OVERALL 0.73% Not seeking
RESPONSE RATE 5.84% Continuing education

302 91%
TOP EMPLOYERS
# OF GRADUATES

$ 91%
AVERAGE CAREER
STARTING SALARY OUTCOME RATE

$58,973
Number of Reported Overall Career % Reporting
% Employed Average Salary
Graduates Outcomes Response Rate Outcome Rate Salaries
MAJOR
302 250 90.7% 91.2% 84.7% 77.6% $58,973.51

Accounting 23 21 95.7% 95.5% 95.5% 90.5% $64,460.00

Applied Computing 1 1 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% -- --

Economics 8 7 87.5% 100.0% 85.7% 83.3% $56,840.00

Finance 50 44 94.0% 93.6% 80.9% 76.3% $51,029.31

Human Resources Management 21 12 76.2% 75.0% 68.8% 63.6% $45,902.86

Information Systems 23 21 100.0% 91.3% 87.0% 70.0% $61,670.00

Interactive Web Management 1 1 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% -- --

Leadership and Organizational

3 2 66.7% 100.0% 50.0% -- --
Development

Leadership and Organizational

38 30 78.9% 100.0% 86.7% 92.3% $77,790.72
Studies

Management 47 37 95.7% 82.2% 80.0% 66.7% $52,600.00

Marketing 54 44 90.7% 89.8% 89.8% 79.5% $53,136.14

Supply Chain Management 33 30 93.9% 96.8% 87.1% 77.8% $60,980.95

NOTE: Career outcome rate and % Employed were calculated only from those with FDS data. Percentages for Reported Salaries are based on those who reported Working as their
outcome. The average salary reported for college includes incomes not reported within Major due to small (n < 5) sample size.
COLLEGE OF
EDUCATION AND OUTCOMES

HUMAN SERVICES 67.76%

0.41%
Working
Volunteering
24.08% Still looking
0.82% Not seeking
OVERALL 0.41% Military
RESPONSE RATE 6.53% Continuing education

256 96%
TOP EMPLOYERS
# OF GRADUATES

$ 76%
AVERAGE CAREER
STARTING SALARY OUTCOME RATE

$45,353
Number of Reported Overall Career % Reporting
% Employed Average Salary
Graduates Outcomes Response Rate Outcome Rate Salaries
MAJOR
256 186 96.1% 75.6% 67.5% 60.8% $45,353.39

Elementary Education 82 57 97.6% 71.3% 66.3% 52.8% $45,611.35

English As A Second Language 1 1 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% -- --

Fine Arts Education 8 5 100.0% 62.5% 62.5% -- --

Human Services Leadership 51 42 98.0% 84.0% 76.0% 81.6% $45,455.33

Individually Planned Major 2 2 100.0% 100.0% 50.0% -- --

Music Education 5 5 100.0% 100.0% 60.0% -- --

Physical Education 29 20 86.2% 80.0% 64.0% 43.8% $46,737.14

English
9 8 100.0% 88.9% 77.8% -- --
(Secondary Education)

Mathematics
10 5 100.0% 50.0% 50.0% -- --
(Secondary Education)

Natural Science
5 5 100.0% 100.0% 80.0% -- --
(Secondary Education)

Social Science
22 14 95.5% 66.7% 52.4% 54.5% $42,896.67
(Secondary Education)

Technology and Engineering

2 2 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% -- --
(Secondary Education)

Spanish Education 2 2 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% -- --

Special Education 28 18 92.9% 69.2% 69.2% 66.7% $44,219.10

NOTE: Career outcome rate and % Employed were calculated only from those with FDS data. Percentages for Reported Salaries are based on those who reported Working as their
outcome. The average salary reported for college includes incomes not reported within Major due to small (n < 5) sample size.
COLLEGE OF
LETTERS OUTCOMES

AND SCIENCE 54.63%

0.57%
Working
Volunteering
20.98% Still looking
1.51% Not seeking
OVERALL 22.31% Continuing education
RESPONSE RATE

TOP EMPLOYERS
613 86%
# OF GRADUATES

$ 79%
AVERAGE CAREER
STARTING SALARY OUTCOME RATE

$51,397
Number of Reported Overall Career % Reporting
% Employed Average Salary
Graduates Outcomes Response Rate Outcome Rate Salaries
MAJOR
613 418 86.3% 79.0% 54.7% 73.0% $51,397.02

Advertising 2 1 100.0% 50.0% 50.0% -- --

Anthropology 11 8 81.8% 88.9% 44.4% -- --

Art 1 1 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% -- --

Biology 42 23 81.0% 67.6% 58.8% 75.0% $45,101.33

Biomedical Science 30 21 96.7% 72.4% 37.9% 90.9% $45,323.20

Chemistry 8 5 75.0% 83.3% 33.3% -- --

Communication Studies 30 24 96.7% 82.8% 69.0% 40.0% $40,885.00

Computer Science 24 16 91.7% 72.7% 63.6% 71.4% $71,630.00

Criminal Justice 48 32 93.8% 71.1% 60.0% 70.4% $53,179.75

Economics 2 0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% -- --

Electrical Engineering
5 5 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% -- --
Technology

English 7 3 57.1% 75.0% 50.0% -- --

Environmental Engineering
1 1 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% -- --
Technology

Environmental Health 4 2 75.0% 66.7% 33.3% -- --

Environmental Studies 15 10 100.0% 66.7% 60.0% 100.0% $44,295.64

Exercise & Sport Science 11 10 100.0% 90.9% 54.5% -- --

Fine Arts 15 7 80.0% 58.3% 41.7% -- --

COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE (CONTINUED)

Fire and Emergency Response

13 10 76.9% 100.0% 90.0% 88.9% $76,239.40
Management

Geography 1 0 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% -- --

Geology 6 2 50.0% 66.7% 0.0% -- --

History 11 8 81.8% 88.9% 88.9% 75.0% $44,566.40

Interactive Web Management 6 5 100.0% 83.3% 83.3% -- --

International Studies 1 1 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% -- --

Japanese Studies 1 1 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% -- --

Liberal Studies 21 14 66.7% 100.0% 85.7% 100.0% $56,735.81

Mathematics 9 6 100.0% 66.7% 44.4% -- --

Mechanical Engineering
23 16 82.6% 84.2% 78.9% 73.3% $73,131.05
Technology
Medical Imaging-Radiologic
26 13 50.0% 100.0% 84.6% 90.9% $59,912.48
Science

Medical Imaging-Sonography 2 0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% -- --

Medical Laboratory Science 9 8 88.9% 100.0% 100.0% 75.0% $59,983.73

Microbiology 6 5 83.3% 100.0% 60.0% -- --

Multimedia Journalism 7 6 85.7% 100.0% 83.3% -- --

Music 5 4 100.0% 80.0% 40.0% -- --

Philosophy 2 2 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% -- --

Physics 2 1 50.0% 100.0% 0.0% -- --

Political Science 12 7 75.0% 77.8% 55.6% -- --

Psychology 62 44 91.9% 77.2% 49.1% 67.9% $41,934.27

Public Relations 12 8 83.3% 80.0% 80.0% -- --

Radio-TV-Film 30 15 86.7% 57.7% 57.7% 80.0% $38,246.71

Rehabilitation Science 34 33 97.1% 100.0% 9.4% -- --

Social Work 35 28 97.1% 82.4% 35.3% 91.7% $50,473.45

Sociology 8 4 100.0% 50.0% 37.5% -- --

Software Technology 1 0 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% -- --

Spanish 2 1 50.0% 100.0% 100.0% -- --

Strength and Conditioning 8 7 87.5% 100.0% 14.3% -- --

Theatre Arts 1 0 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% -- --

Women's And Gender Studies 1 0 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% -- --

NOTE: Career outcome rate and % Employed were calculated only from those with FDS data. Percentages for Reported Salaries are based on those who reported Working as their
outcome. The average salary reported for college includes incomes not reported within Major due to small (n < 5) sample size.

The Internship and Career Fair was an interesting process. I had a quick
conversation with Menards, and it led to an interview and job offer.
Finding one good lead is all it takes!
– AUSTIN KELLER
Major: Radio TV Film | Outcome: Live Broadcast Technician - Menards
COLLEGE OF OUTCOMES
NURSING 86.84% Working
9.4% Still looking
OVERALL 0.38% Not seeking
RESPONSE RATE 0.75% Military
2.63% Continuing education

274 97%
# OF GRADUATES TOP EMPLOYERS

$ 91%
AVERAGE CAREER
STARTING SALARY OUTCOME RATE

$74,277
Number of Reported Overall Career % Reporting
% Employed Average Salary
Graduates Outcomes Response Rate Outcome Rate Salaries
MAJOR
274 241 97.4% 90.3% 86.5% 90.5% $74,277.38

Nursing-Accelerated 65 49 96.9% 77.8% 73.0% 89.1% $73,296.59

Nursing-Collaborative 25 20 80.0% 100.0% 90.0% 72.2% $92,077.86

Nursing-Traditional 184 172 100.0% 93.5% 90.8% 92.8% $73,043.87

NOTE: Career outcome rate and % Employed were calculated only from those with FDS data. Percentages for Reported Salaries are based on those who reported Working as their
outcome. The average salary reported for college includes incomes not reported within Major due to small (n < 5) sample size.

GET INVOLVED, STAY INSPIRED!

Take opportunities as they come—you never know which experience might shape your future. Whether it’s joining
a student organization, applying for an on-campus job, or saying yes to an internship or conference, you grow by
stepping into the unknown.
As a nursing student at UW-Oshkosh, I quickly learned that employers don’t just look at your
GPA—they want to see REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE, leadership, and initiative. And the
best way to build that is by putting yourself out there. Don’t wait for the “perfect” time
to get involved. There will always be a next semester, a next opportunity—but what
you do right now can make all the difference.
Honestly, if I hadn’t gotten involved on campus, I’m not sure I would have made
it through my degree. Being part of campus life gave me a sense of purpose,
belonging, and confidence. I joined clubs, worked on campus, and attended
events that introduced me to mentors, friends, and professional connections.
Each experience opened doors I didn’t even know existed.
Try everything that sparks your interest. Explore. Experiment. Learn what
fits—and what doesn’t. Every step helps you grow personally and professionally.
You’ll discover strengths you didn’t know you had.
So don’t wait. Get involved today. The opportunities are here—you just
have to TAKE THAT FIRST STEP.

– GABRIELLE LUECKE
Major: Nursing | Outcome: ThedaCare Berlin, Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department
WHE RE A RE THEY NOW? When I started my undergraduate career,
I wasn’t sure which path I wanted to take,
so I completed my associate degree at the
Fox Cities campus before transferring to
UWO’s main campus. It was on the main
campus that I applied to be a McNair Scholar,
began studying psychology, and became very
involved in research as a McNair Scholar and
research assistant. This allowed me to strengthen
professional relationships with faculty that mentored me
through the research process and through applying to doctoral programs. For
me, the MENTORSHIP OF FACULTY in my department and the McNair staff
was instrumental to my success. I would strongly encourage students, especially
first-generation students, to prioritize seeking mentorship and guidance as they
complete their undergraduate degrees.
– GILLIAN BELLMAN
Major: Psychology | Outcome: Social Psychology Ph.D. - Iowa State University

TOP CITIES

1 Oshkosh 6 Madison

91.9% 2 Appleton 7 Fond du Lac

of Wisconsin residents
remained in Wisconsin 3 Milwaukee 8 Waukesha

4 Neenah 9 Sheboygan
40%
of nonresidents
remained in Wisconsin
5 5 Green Bay 10 Ripon

2
4
1
10
TOP COUNTIES
7
9

o Winnebago o Fond du Lac

o Outagamie o Waukesha
8
6 3
o Milwaukee o Sheboygan
o Brown o Washington
o Dane o Marathon
TITANS GET HIRED!
Students submit their post-grad successes as part of the #TitansGetHired Campaign.
Images are shared across Career and Professional Development social channels.

LANE RIA
WOHLRAB GREEN

HOMETOWN: Wonewoc, WI HOMETOWN: Milwaukee, WI

HIGH SCHOOL: Wonewoc Center HIGH SCHOOL: Destiny

COLLEGE: College of Nursing COLLEGE: College of Letters and Science

MAJOR: Nursing MAJOR: Psychology

HIRED AS: Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU) Staff RN HIRED AS: MDS Communications

CAMERON AMY
RAGLAND KEYZER

HOMETOWN: Sun Prairie, WI HOMETOWN: Woodstock, IL

HIGH SCHOOL: Sun Prairie HIGH SCHOOL: Woodstock

COLLEGE: College of Letters and Science COLLEGE: College of Education and Human Services

MAJOR: Communication Studies MAJOR: Cross Categorical Special Education

HIRED AS: Management Trainee at Enterprise, HIRED AS: Middle School Emotional Behavior
attending UWO for online MBA program, as well as Disorder Teacher at James Madison Middle School for
serving in the Marines Reserves the Appleton Area School District