What is a Career Outcome Rate? 

Career Outcome Rate is the % of successful career outcomes as defined by NACE, divided by the number of degree recipients for whom status is known – not including those who are not seeking education or employment.  Alumni that responded were either employed, enrolled in a graduate or professional school, participating in service, serving the military, or not seeking employment within 6 months of their Fontbonne graduation. 

How do we gather our Career Outcome Data? 

Fontbonne University conducts ongoing Alumni surveys and reports its finding annually using the National Association of Colleges and Employers First Destination reporting methods NACE. The results are compiled into an annual report for the fiscal year.  Fontbonne Universities’ primary research methods include a survey of graduates administered via electronic forms at the commencement ceremonies, student emails, Handshake, Faculty Outreach, and Linked In.  

From July  2021- May 2022, 74% of Fontbonne graduates responded to the survey. 

NACE  Career Outcome Categories 

The data below represents graduate responses who were either employed, enrolled in a graduate or professional school, participating in service, serving the military, or not seeking employment within 6 months of their Fontbonne graduation. In 2021-2022, 74% of Fontbonne graduates responded to the survey.

Baccalaureate, Graduate, and Doctoral Outcomes  

89% Baccalaureate Degree  

93% Graduate Degree 

100% Doctoral Degree 

Combined Baccalaureate, Graduate, and Doctoral Outcomes by College 

91% College of Arts and Sciences  

90% College of Education and Allied Health Professions  

93% Bonnie and L.B. Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies  

Undergraduate Outcomes by College 

91% College of Arts and Sciences  

90% College of Education and Allied Health Professions 

93% Bonnie and L.B. Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies  

Graduate Outcomes by College 

100% College of Arts and Sciences 

95% College of Education and Allied Health Professions 

82% Bonnie and L.B. Eckelkamp College of Global Business and Professional Studies 

Doctoral Outcomes by College 

100% College of Education and Allied Health Professions 

Department-specific undergraduate outcome data inquiries and dashboard content requests can be made to Emily Huey – ehuey@fontbonne.edu Director of Career Development.