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SCSE Post-Graduation Survey

SCSE Post-Graduation Survey

Post-Graduation Survey

Swenson College of Science & Engineering

Yearly reports of what recent grads are doing 6 months to 1 year after graduation in all of the majors included in the Swenson College of Science & Engineering.

2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022

Graphic showing 93% placement on radial chart

Top Activities Completed in Undergrad

Internships
Student organization involvement
Student employment
Relevant work experience
Undergraduate research

Top Intern Employers

Cirrus Aircraft
University of Minnesota Duluth
ALLETE
Altec
State of MN, Dept of Natural Resources
State of WI, Dept of Transportation

Internship Stats

50% of SCSE students completed an internship or co-op
96% of internships were paid
37% of SCSE students received a full-time offer from their internship or co-op
75% of those students accepted their full-time offers

SCSE Majors

Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Earth & Environmental Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Stats & Actuarial Science

Average Salary (full-time, first year post-undergrad): $63,438

Employment Stats

78% employed in Minnesota
85% in-person, 11% hybrid, 4% remote
90% of students are in a job directly related or a step towards their career goal

Further Education Programs

Pharmacy School
Computer Science
Chemistry
Nursing
Physician Assistant School

Additional Resources

Swenson College of Science & Engineering
SCSE Advising & Academic Services
Internships
Student clubs & organizations

The data shared on this page is from the UMD Post-Graduation Survey 2024-25 Swenson College of Science & Engineering report. You can find it at the top of this page. Data is updated each summer.

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