Graduate Report
Hope graduates are educated to think about important issues with clarity, wisdom and a deep understanding of the Christian faith. They make an impact at organizations, companies and graduate schools around the country and abroad. This summary of the annual Graduate Report gives a six-month snapshot of the Class of 2024.
Class of 2024 Snapshot
- Employed
- Graduate school
- Continuing Education
- Not employed or in graduate school
- Voluntary service or military
- Not employed, not seeking
Percentages exceed 100% because survey
responders could select multiple responses
Class of 2024 Top Majors
- Business
- Psychology
- Engineering
- Nursing
- Exercise Science
- Communication
- Biology
- Education
- Social Work
- Political Science
82% of the class of 2024 graduates who are employed full time, are employed in their field of study
Class of 2024 Employment & Graduate School by Region
| Region | Percent Employed | Percent Grad School |
|---|---|---|
| West Michigan | 59% | 14% |
| Chicagoland | 10% | 7% |
| Southeast Michigan | 7% | 26% |
| Other Michigan | 1% | 14% |
| Other Midwest | 7% | 14% |
| Southwest US | 6% | 5% |
| Southeast US | 3% | 7% |
| Northwest US | 1% | 2% |
| Northeast US | 6% | 12% |
Class of 2024 Overview
94% participated in experiential learning opportunities, such as internships, off-campus
study and collaborative student-faculty research
93% of those who were in graduate school were accepted to their first-or-second school
choice
89% are likely or very likely to refer someone else to Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø for their education
88% were involved and active in extracurricular activities and organizations
89% connected with a staff or faculty member about their vocational future
95% shared they felt that their professors cared about them as a person
Class of 2024 Employment Satisfaction
- Very Satisfied
- Satisfied
- Neither
- Dissatisfied
- Very Dissatisfied
85% are satisfied or very satisfied with their employment
- Recent Employers
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- Aon Insurance
- Ascension Surgical Associates
- Center of Neuropsychology and Behavioral Health
- Chicago Public Schools
- Childrens Hospital Colorado
- Coffman Engineers
- Crowe
- Dow
- Ernst & Young
- Gentex
- Gordon Food Service
- Holland Hospital
- iHeartMedia
- J.P. Morgan
- Macatawa Bank
- Marriott International
- McKinsey & Company
- Meijer
- Metro Health
- Michigan Medicine
- Nystrom and Associates
- Plante Moran
- Politico
- Prein&Newhof
- Rady Childrens Hospital
- Stryker
- Walt Disney World
Class of 2024 Graduate Schools
- First Choice
- Second Choice
- Other
92% of those who were in graduate school were accepted to their first-or-second school choice
- Recent Graduate Schools
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine
- Grand Valley State University
- Indiana University
- Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Loyola University Chicago
- Michigan College of Optometry
- Michigan State University
- New York University
- Northern Illinois University
- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
- Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University
- Trevecca Nazarene University
- University of Chicago
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Colorado Denver
- University of Michigan
- University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law
- University of Tennessee
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Walden University
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Wayne State School of Medicine
Class of 2024 Experiential Learning
Percent of graduates who engage in each type of experiential learning.
- Internship
- Research
- Student Teaching
- Clinical Rotation
- Job Shadowing
- Service Learning
- Off-Campus Study
About the Graduate Report
This study is administered annually by the Frost Center for Data and Research, Alumni and Family Engagement, the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career, and Admissions. Alumni are contacted 5-6 months after graduation by email, mail and telephone. This year we had a knowledge rate of 64%, with 371 survey responses; 131 from LinkedIn; and 41 from the National Student Clearing House. For additional requests or data from previous years, please contact the Frost Center for Data and Research at 616.395.7556 or frostcenter@hope.edu.
Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Campus Resources
Boerigter Center For Calling and Career
The principal goal of the Boerigter Center is to teach students how to engage in lifelong practices of career development.
- Discern: Identify strengths and interests, absorb the liberal arts and deepen sense of vocation and core character.
- Prepare: Explore paths, expand intellect, develop skills and extend perspectives through experiences on campus and around the world.
- Pursue: Strategize for life after college, activate networks and achieve next steps.
Alumni Association
In partnership with the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career, the Alumni Association hosts an online career center where you can work on your résumé, join and use The Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Connection, volunteer, find job postings, connect with social media and sign up for events. Connect at hope.edu/alumni.
Handshake
Students and alumni can browse thousands of job and internship postings on Hope’s online job board, Handshake. Start searching at hope.edu/handshake.
- Previous Graduate Reports
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- Read the Graduate Survey of the Class of 2023
- Read the Graduate Survey of the Class of 2022
- Read the Graduate Survey of the Class of 2021
- Read the Graduate Survey of the Class of 2020
- Read the Graduate Survey of the Class of 2019
- Read the Graduate Survey of the Class of 2018
- Read the Graduate Survey of the Class of 2017
- Read the Graduate Survey of the Class of 2016
- Read the Graduate Survey of the Class of 2015
- Read the Graduate Survey of the Class of 2014
- Read the Graduate Survey of the Class of 2013
- Read the Graduate Survey of the Class of 2012
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