Graduate Outcomes

Ever wonder what happens once an IWU student receives their diploma? Take a look at our First Destination Survey for the Class of 2025 to see where IWU alumni land. This survey is implemented according to NACE standards and protocols.

Student during Commencement with diploma

Class of 2025 First Destination Graduate Survey

Based on a 87.66% knowledge rate derived from students who graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University during the 2024-2025 academic year.

98.5% employed or continuing education

73% of IWU students do at least one internship

41% participated in undergrad research

Where Are They Now?

Pie chart showing 78.4% working, 19.5% continuing education, 1.5% still seeking

98.5%

Working or
continuing education

70%

interned as a student*

*intern data based on 381 graduates

28.0%

of those reporting indicated completion of multiple internships *

Top Graduate Degrees & Programs Pursued

Pie chart showing degrees being sought: 60% masters, 33.8% doctorate, 6.2% other

Top Employment Industries

- Healthcare

- Insurance

- K-12 Education

- Accounting

- Higher Education

Select Graduate/Professional Schools

Arizona State University
Columbia University
Illinois State University
Loyala University Chicago
Saint Louis University
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
University of Georgia
Tulana University

University College of London
University of Cincinnati School of Law
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
University of Illinois Chicago
University of Michigan
University of Missouri
University of Nevada Las Vegas
University of Wisconsin Madison

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2026 Grads

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