Career Outcomes
Providing students with a career-focused and relevant education is Champlain College’s primary mission. A look at the numbers, which are far above national averages, shows that our distinctive approach pays off.
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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.
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 six months post-graduation Career Outcomes Report, our knowledge rate was 81% (the percentage of those graduates whose information is verifiable). 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.
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.
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)
- Ernts & 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)
Where Our Students Work
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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.
Class of 2023 Career Outcomes At-a-Glance
Achieved Career Success
of graduates from the Class of 2023 were employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.
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.
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.
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.
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Stiller School of Business Outcomes
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 Accounting 100% 100% 100% Business Administration 88% 100% 100% Finance 100% 67% 67% Game Production Management 92% 73% 100% International Business 100% 100% 100% Management & Innovation 100% 100% 100% Marketing 92% 92% 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.
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Division of Information Technology & Sciences Outcomes
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 Computer & Digital Forensics 100% 90% 100% Computer Networking & Cybersecurity 100% 93% 97% Computer Science & Innovation 92% 100% 83% Data Analytics 100% 100% 100% Game Programming 68% 87% 64% Applied Mathematics 0% 0% 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.
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Division of Communication & Creative Media Outcomes
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 Broadcast Media Production 100% 60% 100% Communication 90% 100% 90% Creative Media 88% 57% 50% Filmmaking 100% 81% 72% Game Art & Animation 86% 50% 54% Game Design 68% 54% 53% Game Sound Design 50% 100% 100% Graphic Design & Digital Media 96% 88% 85% Professional Writing 100% 78% 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.
Archived Career Outcomes
90%
Champlain College Class of 2022 students employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.
86%
Employed students in positions related to their career goals.
83%
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.
88%
Champlain College Class of 2021 students employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.
85%
Employed students in positions related to their career goals.
87%
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.
85%
Champlain College Class of 2020 students employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.
86%
Employed students in positions related to their career goals.
91%
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.
91%
Champlain College Class of 2019 students employed or continuing education six months post-graduation.
88%
Employed students in positions related to their career goals.
89%
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.
More Inside Career Success
Success Statistics 2023
Providing students with a career-focused and relevant education is Champlain College’s primary mission. A look at the numbers, which are far above national averages, shows that our distinctive approach pays off.
Success Statistics 2022
2022 Career Outcomes Six Months Post-Graduation
Success Statistics 2021
2021 Career Outcomes Six Months Post-Graduation
Success Statistics 2020
2020 Career Outcomes Six Months Post-Graduation
Success Statistics 2019
2019 Career Outcomes Six Months Post-Graduation