Outcomes--Class of 2010
The statistics below show that Luther does a great job of preparing students for life after graduation--whether they've landed a job that relates to their career choice, are attending graduate school, or have secured a volunteer service opportunity.
Employment
- 58% of the Class of 2010 entered the workforce
- Of those employed, 85% indicated that their current position was related to their career goals
- From a geographic location perspective, 33% accepted positions in Minnesota, 33% in Iowa, 9% in Wisconsin, 5% in Illinois, and 20% in other states and countries
- Top employers for the Class of 2010 (including the number of students they hired): Wells Fargo Financial (5), University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (5), Hormel Foods (3), Target Corporation (3), Thrivent Financial (3), Epic Systems (3), Mayo Clinic (2), John Deere (2), and Team Quest (2).
Graduate School
- 22% of Class of 2010 enrolled in graduate school
- Of those in graduate/professional school, 61% are pursuing master's degrees, 11% are in medical school, 13% are seeking a professional master's, 8% are working toward their doctorates, 6% are in law school, and 1% are in other types of graduate programs
- From a geographic location perspective, 22% enrolled at institutions in Minnesota, 14% in Iowa, 7% in Illinois, 5% in Wisconsin, and 52% in other states or countries.
Below is a partial list of institutions where members of the Class of 2010 are currently enrolled as graduate students:
- Johns Hopkins University
- London School of Economics
- New York University
- Princeton University
- University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign
- University of Iowa
- University of Maryland-College Park
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- University of Northern Iowa
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
Volunteer Service
- 7% of the Class of 2010 accepted volunteer assignments that required at least a 10-month commitment
- Top service organizations include AmeriCorps (14), Lutheran Volunteer Corps (3), Peace Corps (2), and World Teach (2).
