Baker College obtains graduate employment information from its recent graduates using the First Destination Survey. The information contained in the employment report is aligned with National Association of Colleges and Employers(NACE) standards for collecting data on graduates. The following information details graduate employment statistics for Baker College for the 2020-2021 academic year.
First Destination Survey Outcomes—Class of 2021
Survey Closure Date: 12/31/2021. Includes Summer 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021 semesters.
Overall Graduate Outcomes
Number of degrees issued
1904
Employed full-time
67.7%
Employed part-time
11.3%
Military service
0%
Volunteer service
0%
Continuing education
9.8%
Career Outcome Rate
89%
Reported Mean Starting Salary
$51,575
Mean Salary (Bachelor’s Degree Only)
$54,027
Related Employment
71%
Career Outcomes Rate: The percentage of graduates who are engaged in a career outcome. It includes the following categories: Employed full-time, Employed part-time, serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, Participating in a program of voluntary service, Enrolled in a program of continuing education.
Graduate Outcomes—College of Business
Number of degrees issued
515
Employed full-time
75.8%
Employed part-time
6.8%
Military service
0%
Volunteer service
0%
Continuing education
8.2%
Career Outcomes Rate
90.8%
Reported Mean Starting Salary
$59,879
Employers
Federal Aviation Administration, Huntington Bank, Fluid Routing Solutions, U.S. Department of Defense, Ford Motor Company, Dell Technologies
Graduate Outcomes—College of Education
Number of degrees issued
58
Employed full-time
89.5%
Employed part-time
0%
Military Service
0%
Volunteer service
0%
Continuing education
0%
Career Outcomes Rate
89.5%
Reported Mean Starting Salary
$34,866
Employers
Freedom Early Learning Center, Sault Area Schools, Saginaw Public School District, Forest View Elementary, Oakridge Public Schools, Chesaning Union Schools
Graduate Outcome—College of Health Science
Number of degrees issued
447
Employed full-time
61.5%
Employed part-time
17.5%
Military service
0%
Volunteer service
0%
Continuing education
9.8%
Career Outcomes
88.8%
Reported Mean Starting Salary
$40,069
Employers
Ascension Healthcare, Mercy Health, Michigan Ear, Nose and Throat & Allergy, Autism Alliance of Michigan, Cedar Animal Hospital, Henry Ford Health System
Graduate Outcomes—College of Information Technology and Engineering
Number of degrees issued
89
Employed full-time
76.4%
Employed part-time
4.3%
Military Service
0%
Volunteer service
0%
Continuing education
2.2%
Career Outcomes Rate
89.9%
Reported Mean Starting Salary
$56,290.20
Employers
Consumers Energy, Michigan Health Information Network, Carhartt, Swoboda, Booz Allen Hamilton, Great Lakes Energy
Graduate Outcomes—College of Liberal Arts and Science
Number of degrees issued
50
Employed full-time
75%
Employed part-time
5%
Military service
0%
Volunteer service
0%
Continuing education
15%
Career Outcomes Rate
95%
Reported Mean Starting Salary
$67,561.10
Employers
Allstate Insurance, Amazon, Anheuser-Busch, State of Michigan, Roy Smith Company, Department of Defense
Graduate Outcomes—School of Nursing
Number of degrees issued
256
Employed full-time
78.8%
Employed part-time
11.5%
Military service
1.0%
Volunteer service
0%
Continuing education
0%
Career Outcomes Rate
91.30%
Reported Mean Starting Salary
$59,050
Employers
Munson Healthcare, Sparrow Health, Detroit Medical, McLaren Health Care , University of Michigan Health, Spectrum Health System
Graduate Outcomes—School of Occupational Therapy
Number of degrees issued
73
Employed full-time
28.2%
Employed part-time
20.5%
Military service
0%
Volunteer service
0%
Continuing education
33.3%
Career Outcomes Rate
82%
Reported Mean Salary
$60,917.80
Employers
Energize Rehabilitation, Shine Pediatric Therapy, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Concept Rehab, Inc., Autism Alliance of Michigan, Samaritas
Graduate Outcomes—College of Social Sciences
Number of degrees issued
79
Employed full-time
59.5%
Employed part-time
12.7%
Military service
0%
Volunteer service
1.3%
Continuing education
15.2%
Career Outcomes Rate
88.7%
Reported Median Starting Salary
$41,480.90
Employers
Comprehensive Youth Services, Kendallville Police Department, Child & Family Services of Northwest Michigan, Family Youth Interventions, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Mitsubishi Power
Graduate Outcomes—Auto Diesel Institute of Michigan
Number of degrees issued
47
Employed full-time
46.4%
Employed part-time
7.1%
Military service
0%
Volunteer service
0%
Continuing education
39.9%
Career Outcomes Rate
92.8%
Reported Mean Starting Salary
$44,887
Employers
Penske, Great Lakes Central Railroad, West Michigan International, Republic Services, JX Truck Center, Meekhof Tire
Graduate Outcomes—Culinary Institute of Michigan
Number of degrees issued
42
Employed full-time
62.5%
Employed part-time
31.3%
Military service
0%
Volunteer service
0%
Continuing education
0%
Career Outcomes Rate
93.8%
Reported Mean Starting Salary
$24,125
Employers
SpartanNash, Zeeland Recreation, Dig Hospitality, Burgerhaus, Lemon Tree Mediterranean Grill
Graduate Outcomes—Center for Graduate Studies
Number of degrees issued
49
Employed full-time
61.2%
Employed part-time
61.3%
Military service
0%
Volunteer service
0%
Continuing education
0%
Career Outcomes Rate
77.5%
Reported Mean Starting Salary
$76,995
Employers
AT&T Inc., Consumers Energy, ProPharma Group, General Motors, Social Security Administration, City of Detroit
Graduate Outcomes—Doctorate of Business Administration Program
Number of degrees issued
5
Employed full-time
100%
Employed part-time
0%
Military service
0%
Volunteer service
0%
Continuing education
0%
Career Outcomes Rate
100%
Reported Mean Starting Salary
$87,000
Employers
BlueFire Group, State of Michigan, KAMAX, Inc., Federal Aviation Administration
Summary of Completion Data
Additionally, the College reports its completion rates for graduates and outlines the profile according to gender, race/ethnicity, and degree level.This information is reported each academic year as part of the IPEDs survey collection data.
