Student Achievement: Outcomes
Retention and Graduation Data
Business Retention and Graduation Data
for Business Majors with 45 or more credits
Fall 2009-Fall 2018
First-time, Full-time Intended Business Major
Retention and Graduation Data
Academic Year 2008-2020
Graduate Survey Information and Results
UW-Parkside conducts two surveys of graduates: One survey is completed at the time of graduation and the alumni survey is done 12-15 months after graduation. The response rate for the alumni survey is about 20%. Due to the relatively new programs and low response rates, we have not yet separated the BUSO students from traditional business students nor the MBAO students from traditional MBA students. The survey at graduation shows the following results.
Graduation Survey Results:
| Major | Accepted Full-Time Position at Time of Graduation | Considering Offer | Currently Searching | Attending Graduate School* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 34% | 6% | 39% | 20% |
| Business | 36% | 6% | 41% | 19% |
| MIS | 40% | 18% | 34% | 15% |
| Marketing | 19% | 18% | 53% | 18% |
| MBA** | 55% | 7% | 22% | 13% |
*Some students are working and attend graduate school
**MBA includes international students looking for Optional Practical Training.
The number includes very few MBA Online students. Most MBA students work while in the program.
Alumni Survey Results (respondents from 2016-17, 2017-18 2018-19 graduating classes). Undergraduates employed within 15 months of graduation: 100%.