Career Outcomes Six Months Post-Graduation for Class of 2023 Graduates

According to the National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE)—the preeminent national organization focused on the employment of the college educated—Champlain outperforms every national and regional employment category. Plus, our graduates participate in data collection at a significantly higher rate, so our employment outcome rates are more representative of the entire class.

Career Outcomes

90%

of the Class of 2023 achieved career success within 6 months of graduating. 83% of those were employed in career-relevant positions. 4% were seeking continuing education.

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Class of 2023 Success Stats

Class of 2023: 90% Career Success

Within 6 months of graduation, 90% of the Class of 2023 achieved Career Success: 86% were employed (83% of those in career-relevant positions) and 4% pursuing continuing education.

Average Starting Salary = $56,600

For the Class of 2023, the average starting salary was $56,600.  8.5% of those who responded to the employment survey received sign-on bonuses with the average sign-on bonus amount of $8,146.

Higher Than National Average

While many schools tout their “outcome rates,” it’s important to understand what that data is based on.

For our 2023 Career Outcomes Report, our knowledge rate was 81% (percentage of information that’s verified). The national knowledge rate for the Class of 2023 is 58%. What does this mean? Our Career Outcome data is significantly more accurate than the national average.

55% with Two or More Internships

In the Class of 2023, 55% had two or more internships/experiential learning opportunities on or off campus (15% of those had three; 8% had four; and 5% had five or more internships/experiential learning experiences).

61% of All Internships Were Paid

For Class of 2023, 61% of internships were paid; 39% were for course credit.

Where Are They Now?

42% of the Class of 2023 remained right here in Vermont after graduation. 30% in other locations in the North East. 26% in the U.S. outside the Northeast, and 2% are located internationally.

Class of 2023 Employers

Class of 2023 students found positions at:

  • Ubisoft (Programmer Generalist)
  • HYP Games (QA Tester)
  • Blizzard Entertainment (Associate Cinematic Animator)
  • Rockstar Games (Associate Production Coordinator)
  • WB Games Boston (3D Artist)
  • Comcast (Marketing Specialist)
  • Encore (Lead Technician AV)
  • Hearst Media Services (Production Assistant)
  • Intelligent Marketing (Graphic Designer)
  • Channel Five (Producer)
  • Foursquare (Software Engineer)
  • Department of Defense (IT Specialist)
  • Microsoft (Software Engineer)
  • Verizon (Risk Analyst)
  • Ernst & Young (Auditor)
  • CredSpark (Marketing Analyst)
  • Marriott International (Human Resources Manager)
  • Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP (Staff Accountant)
  • AON (Compliance Specialist)
  • Redwood Heights School (First Grade Teacher)
  • State of Vermont Department of Public Safety (Fingerprint Analyst)
  • State of Vermont (Policy & Implementation Analyst)
  • Triumvirate Environmental (Environmental Specialist)
  • Community Hope (Survivor Advocate/Educator)
90%

Achieved Career Success
of graduates from the Class of 2023 were employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.

83%

Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs
of graduates from the Class of 2023 were employed in positions related to their field of study within six months of graduation.

82%

Students Completed Experiential Learning
of graduates from the Class of 2023 participated in at least one experiential learning opportunity, such as an internship, before graduating.

All statistics based on information gathered from 81% of the graduating class of 2023 six months post-graduation. The national average for six-month post-graduation verifiable data is 58%.

Success that speaks for itself.

Our focus is on every student’s success both at Champlain, and beyond. This focus, paired with our career-focused academics and comprehensive career-preparedness programs, learning opportunities, and professional experiences result in across-the-board success in our student body after graduation. That’s what it looks like to be Champlain Ready.

$56,600

Average starting salary for Class of 2023

Class of 2023 Outcomes

Explore career outcomes for the Class of 2023 by school/division, measured six months after graduation. All statistics are based on data gathered from 81% of graduates from the Class of 2023.

  • 92%

    Achieved Career Success
    Champlain College Class of 2023 students employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.

    88%

    Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs
    Employed students in positions related to their career goals.

    96%

    Students Completed Experiential Learning
    Graduates that completed one or more career-relevant experiential learning opportunities.

     

    Stiller School of Business Major-Specific Outcomes at Six Months

    Major/Program Achieved Career Success Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs Students Had At Least One Internship
    Major/Program Accounting Achieved Career Success 100% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 100% Students Had At Least One Internship 100%
    Major/Program Business Administration Achieved Career Success 88% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 100% Students Had At Least One Internship 100%
    Major/Program Finance Achieved Career Success 100% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 67% Students Had At Least One Internship 67%
    Major/Program Game Production Management Achieved Career Success 92% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 73% Students Had At Least One Internship 100%
    Major/Program International Business Achieved Career Success 100% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 100% Students Had At Least One Internship 100%
    Major/Program Management & Innovation Achieved Career Success 100% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 100% Students Had At Least One Internship 100%
    Major/Program Marketing Achieved Career Success 92% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 92% Students Had At Least One Internship 100%

    All statistics based on data gathered from 95% of graduates from the Robert P. Stiller School of Business Class of 2023 six months post-graduation.

  • 88%

    Achieved Career Success
    Champlain College Class of 2023 students employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.

    93%

    Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs
    Employed students in positions related to their career goals.

    85%

    Students Completed Experiential Learning
    Graduates that completed one or more career-relevant experiential learning opportunities.

     

    Division of Information Technology & Sciences Major-Specific Outcomes at Six Months

    Major/Program Achieved Career Success Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs Students Had At Least One Internship
    Major/Program Computer & Digital Forensics Achieved Career Success 100% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 90% Students Had At Least One Internship 100%
    Major/Program Computer Networking & Cybersecurity Achieved Career Success 100% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 93% Students Had At Least One Internship 97%
    Major/Program Computer Science & Innovation Achieved Career Success 92% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 100% Students Had At Least One Internship 83%
    Major/Program Data Analytics Achieved Career Success 100% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 100% Students Had At Least One Internship 100%
    Major/Program Game Programming Achieved Career Success 68% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 87% Students Had At Least One Internship 64%
    Major/Program Applied Mathematics Achieved Career Success 0% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 0% Students Had At Least One Internship 0%

    All statistics based on data gathered from 78% of graduates from the Division of Information Technology & Sciences Class of 2023 six months post-graduation.

  • 89%

    Achieved Career Success
    Champlain College Class of 2023 students employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.

    71%

    Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs
    Employed students in positions related to their career goals.

    71%

    Students Completed Experiential Learning
    Graduates that completed one or more career-relevant experiential learning opportunities.

     

    Division of Communication & Creative Media Major-Specific Outcomes at Six Months

    Major/Program Achieved Career Success Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs Students Had At Least One Internship
    Major/Program Broadcast Media Production Achieved Career Success 100% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 60% Students Had At Least One Internship 100%
    Major/Program Communication Achieved Career Success 90% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 100% Students Had At Least One Internship 90%
    Major/Program Creative Media Achieved Career Success 88% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 57% Students Had At Least One Internship 50%
    Major/Program Filmmaking Achieved Career Success 100% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 81% Students Had At Least One Internship 72%
    Major/Program Game Art & Animation Achieved Career Success 86% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 50% Students Had At Least One Internship 54%
    Major/Program Game Design Achieved Career Success 68% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 54% Students Had At Least One Internship 53%
    Major/Program Game Sound Design Achieved Career Success 50% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 100% Students Had At Least One Internship 100%
    Major/Program Graphic Design & Digital Media Achieved Career Success 96% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 88% Students Had At Least One Internship 85%
    Major/Program Professional Writing Achieved Career Success 100% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 78% Students Had At Least One Internship 100%

    All statistics based on data gathered from 78% of graduates from the Division of Communication & Creative Media Class of 2023 six months post-graduation.

  • 93%

    Achieved Career Success
    Champlain College Class of 2023 students employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.

    94%

    Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs
    Employed students in positions related to their career goals.

    86%

    Students Completed Experiential Learning
    Graduates that completed one or more career-relevant experiential learning opportunities.

     

    School of Social Innovation Major-Specific Outcomes at Six Months

    Achieved Career Success Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs Students Had At Least One Internship
    Criminal Justice Achieved Career Success 100% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 100% Students Had At Least One Internship 86%
    Education: Early Childhood/Elementary Achieved Career Success 100% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 80% Students Had At Least One Internship 83%
    Secondary Education, English Achieved Career Success 100% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 100% Students Had At Least One Internship 50%
    Secondary Education, Social Studies Achieved Career Success 100% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 100% Students Had At Least One Internship 100%
    Environmental Studies & Policy Achieved Career Success 75% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 100% Students Had At Least One Internship 50%
    Law Achieved Career Success 84% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 75% Students Had At Least One Internship 83%
    Psychology Achieved Career Success 100% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 100% Students Had At Least One Internship 100%
    Social Work Achieved Career Success 91% Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs 100% Students Had At Least One Internship 100%

    All statistics based on data gathered from 81% of graduates from the School of Social Innovation Class of 2023 six months post-graduation.

Archived Career Outcomes

90%

Achieved Career Success
Champlain College Class of 2022 students employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.

86%

Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs
Employed students in positions related to their career goals.

83%

Students Completed Experiential Learning
Graduates that completed one or more career-relevant experiential learning opportunities.

 

All statistics based on information gathered from 87% of the graduating class of 2022 six months post-graduation.

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88%

Achieved Career Success
Champlain College Class of 2021 students employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.

85%

Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs
Employed students in positions related to their career goals.

87%

Students Completed Experiential Learning
Graduates that completed one or more career-relevant experiential learning opportunities.

 

All statistics based on information gathered from 86% of the graduating class of 2021 six months post-graduation.

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85%

Achieved Career Success
Champlain College Class of 2020 students employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.

86%

Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs
Employed students in positions related to their career goals.

91%

Students Completed Experiential Learning
Graduates that completed one or more career-relevant experiential learning opportunities.

 

All statistics based on information gathered from 85% of the graduating class of 2020 six months post-graduation.

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91%

Achieved Career Success
Champlain College Class of 2019 students employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.

88%

Students Employed in Career-Relevant Jobs
Employed students in positions related to their career goals.

89%

Students Completed Experiential Learning
Graduates that completed one or more career-relevant experiential learning opportunities.

 

All statistics based on information gathered from 91% of the graduating class of 2019 six months post-graduation.

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