Catawba College learned plenty about what its graduates are doing after college when the Office of Student Affairs e-mailed them a link to an online survey in mid-May.
One hundred and seventy eight of Catawba’s 287-member Class of 2014 completed the survey, allowing the college to capture data on these students’ lives after Catawba.
Among those responding, 39 graduates have been accepted to graduate school to pursue a variety of programs at universities all over the country. The institutions and programs include:
| Institution |
Program |
| University of Alabama |
Chemistry PhD |
| Elon University School of Law (3) |
J.D. |
| UNC Greensboro |
Master of Music Theory |
| North Carolina State University |
Veterinary Medicine |
| Liberty University |
Master’s in Business Administration/ Healthcare Management |
| Wake Forest University |
School of Divinity |
| Auburn University |
Master’s in Nutritional Science |
| Georgetown University |
Global, International, and Comparative History |
| Pfeiffer University |
MHA/MBA |
| Shorter University |
MBA |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham |
Kinesiology |
| Auburn University |
Master’s in Biological Sciences |
| University of Tennessee |
PA School |
| UNC Charlotte |
Spanish Education |
| Duke University |
Chemistry |
| UNC Charlotte |
Special Education |
| Carolina Health Services |
Radiology |
| Queens University |
Sports Management |
| University of Southern Mississippi |
MFA Costume Design and Technology |
| North Carolina A&T |
Family and Marriage Counseling |
| NC State University |
Financial Mathematics |
| Duke Divinity School |
Theological Studies |
| Tampa University |
Nutrition |
| University of North Georgia |
Physical Education |
| UNC Charlotte |
Computer Science |
| Garner Webb University |
Sport Science and Pedagogy |
| Cardiology |
|
| UNC Charlotte |
Dentistry |
| Liberty University |
MPH |
| UNC Charlotte |
Cyber Security |
| UNC Greensboro |
Nursing Administration |
| Ashford University |
Early Childhood Education |
| Wake Forest University |
Business Administration |
| Humboldt State University |
Geology |
| NC State University |
IT Security |
Eighty one of those responding reported that they had secured employment either full-time, part-time or multiple jobs at organizations and in positions that include:
| Organization |
Job Title |
| Orthopedic Specialists of North Carolina |
Athletic Training Resident |
| Red Ventures |
Sales Representative |
| Rowan County Sherriff’s Office |
Deputy Sheriff |
| WSAT |
Broadcaster |
| Half-Off Sporting Goods |
Sales Manager |
| First Presbyterian Church |
Office Administrator |
| Food Lion |
Temp |
| City of Concord |
Accountant |
| Muller Systems |
CRM Administrator |
| Staples |
Loss Prevention |
| Rowan Cabarrus Community College |
LRC Circulation Assistant |
| ADP |
Payroll Specialist III |
| The Country Veterinary Hospital |
Office Manager |
| Central Piedmont Community College |
Administrative Assistant II |
| Knox Middle School |
7th Grade Math Teacher |
| Rowan Salisbury Schools |
Teacher |
| ICPYC Smart Start |
Educational Specialist |
| Path of Hope |
Substance Abuse Residential Technician |
| Catawba College |
Payroll Administrator/ HR Generalist |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department |
Police Officer |
| Army |
|
| Rowan Salisbury School System |
Chemistry Teacher |
| Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ |
Youth Director |
| Catawba College |
Admissions |
| Walt Disney World Resorts |
Entertainment Tech 3 |
| Center for the Environment at Catawba College |
Outreach Coordinator Assistant |
| Long Island Junior Ducks |
Assistant Coach |
| Mattress Firm |
Assistant Manager in Training |
| Revolution Indoor Soccer Center |
Facilities Coordinator |
| Rowan County Transit |
Accounting Technician |
| Catawba College |
Admissions Counselor |
| Old Navy |
Sales Representative |
| Courtyard Marriott |
|
| Morgan Ridge Vineyard |
|
| Bush Hog America |
Labor/ Foreman |
| Wake County Public Schools |
7th Grade Science Teacher |
| Catawba County Schools |
Math Education |
| Salisbury Fire Department |
Battalion Chief |
| YMCA |
Lifeguard |
| Lake Norman YMCA |
Interim Director |
| Verizon Wireless |
Sales Representative |
| The Carroll Companies |
Personal Trainer/ Wellness Director |
| Rowan Legion Baseball |
Assistant Baseball Coach |
| Rowan Salisbury School System |
Executive Secretary |
| Rowan Salisbury School System |
Salisbury High School Teacher |
| Kidz Connection Child Care |
Teacher Assistant |
| Carolina Panthers |
Entertainment Intern |
| Castleton Festival Opera |
Stitcher/ Principal Dresser |
| Omega Sports Inc. |
Shift Manager |
| Salisbury Pediatric Associates |
CAN |
| GNC/ Club Fitness |
Trainer/ sales representative |
| City of Lexington |
Superintendent Over Fleet, Recycling, and Waste Collection |
| Beaver Brothers |
Accountant |
| Hollow Rock Country Club |
Tennis Pro |
| Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire |
Actor |
| Macy’s |
Cashier |
| Stonewall Jackson |
Supervisor |
| Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department |
Officer |
| Davidson County Schools |
Teacher/ Coach |
| Rowan County School System |
Hurley Elementary Teacher |
| Salisbury Post |
Freelance Writer |
| TLF Graphics |
Office Assistant |
| Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency |
Center Director |
| NewBridge Bank |
Client Services Manager |
| McDonald’s |
Shift Manager |
| Accounting |
|
| Administrative Assistant |
|
| Compass Group USA |
Technical Support Analyst |
| Tibbits Summer Theater |
Master Electrician |
| Castleton Festival |
Stage Hand |
| My Geek Technologies |
System Support Engineer |
Forty percent of the responding Catawba graduates noted that they had met the Catawba’s Director of Career Services, Robin Perry, for career advising. Twenty seven percent reported attending career fairs, while 22 percent reported participating in mock interviews and going to graduate school information sessions or fairs.
