Reports
Cohen by the Numbers 2020-2021 (pdf)
NEXT DESTINATION rEPORT 2020 (PDF)
BUSINESS OUTCOMES REPORT 2020 (PDF)
Arts & Sciences Outcomes Report 2020 (pdf)
Class of 2020 Undergraduates
83% of the Class of 2020 reported positive career outcomes – employed or attending graduate/professional school – within 6 months of graduation
N=1,652 surveyed. (Knowledge rate: 79%. National average is 65% – NACE, 2019.)
The Cohen Career Center’s data collection for student career outcomes, reflected in this report, adheres to the standards and guiding principles established by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Franek, R., & The Princeton Review (2019). The Best 385 Colleges (2020 Edition). New York: Penguin Random House.
94% of those employed reported their career interests align very well/somewhat well with their work.
| Industries | Average Income |
|---|---|
| Business Careers | $74,200 |
| Creative Careers | $58,200 |
| Education Careers | $36,564 |
| Public Service Careers | $88,153 |
| STEM Careers | $55,310 |
Top Employers
Employers who hired four or more 2020 undergraduates
The Class of 2020 reported 371 unique employers. Below are employers who hired 4 or more members.
| Accenture | EY |
| AlphaSights | JP Morgan Chase & Co. |
| B of A Securities | kcic |
| Booz | Allen | Hamilton | KPMG |
| Capital One | Lafayette Group |
| CGI | leidos |
| City Year | Sentara |
| Deloitte | William & Mary |
| Epic |
Graduate & Professional School Enrollment
36% of the undergraduate Class of 2020 matriculated to 61 distinct graduate/professional programs. Below are institutions with 4 or more enrolled.
| Columbia University |
| Duke University |
| Eastern Virginia Medical School |
| George Mason University |
| Georgetown University |
| The George Washington University |
| Harvard University |
| Johns Hopkins University |
| University of Maryland |
| University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill |
| University of Pennsylvania |
| University of Richmond |
| University of Virginia |
| Vanderbilt University |
| VCU |
| Virginia Tech |
| William & Mary |
According to the National Student Clearinghouse, the W&M Next Destination Survey, and mined data,
the following advanced degrees and certifications were sought by the Class of 2020.
First Destination Geographic Distribution
Derived from respondents who provided their geographic location for employment and graduate/professional school.
Student Engagement
One of the keys to successful career planning is an early start. The Cohen Career Center delivers
programs and opportunities open to all class years, majors, and areas of interest. The graphic below
illustrates the number of advising contacts from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021.
Funding for Unpaid Summer Experience (F.U.S.E.)*
13 students were funded for participation in unpaid summer internships, allowing them to gain valuable skills and work experience in a variety of industries. (Please note, F.U.S.E. is not intended to make up for lost wages, but to allow greater access to experiential learning.)
Externship Program
218 students participated in Externships and Career Chats which allowed them to network and gain exposure to industries of interest at 39 unique sites.
Mock Interviews
48 unique students participated in practice interviews with career advisors, employers, alumni, and industry volunteers which included parents and community partners.
Programs
Programs are hosted year-round by the Cohen Career Center and are designed to teach students about relevant topics such as resumes, cover letters, the job search, interviews, networking, graduate and professional school, and more.
Recruiting Engagement
Annual Recruiting Events
On-Campus Recruitment (OCR)
Each fall and spring, employers set up campus interviews with W&M students for jobs and internships. All majors are recruited for a variety of industries.
TribeCareers
TribeCareers is the hub for William & Mary students seeking opportunities. Our Employer Engagement team introduces our students to a wide variety of jobs, inter,ships, fellowships, and other career experiences available throughout the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world.
*Represents full-time jobs, fellowships, internships, externships, part-time jobs, and other related career opportunities.
Signature Events
Each year the Cohen Career Center hosts a number of trips where students from any academic background can attend site visits and gain in-depth industry exposure.
