Eastern Illinois University graduates are finding success after commencement and new statewide data shows they’re doing it at a higher rate than anyone else in Illinois.
According to the latest report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, EIU posted a 91-point-2 percent placement rate, meaning more than nine out of ten graduates were either working or continuing their education within six months of earning their degree. That figure is the highest among public universities in Illinois and sits more than four percentage points above the national average.
EIU Vice President for Enrollment Management Josh Noman says the numbers reflect the university’s commitment to student success. Noman says EIU graduates are leaving campus prepared, credentialed, and ready to succeed in their careers and communities. The placement data is based on national standards and tracks students from the previous graduating class. A new update is expected next year.
EIU Career Services Director Bobbi Kingery says Eastern’s focus on outcomes, career readiness, and student support plays a big role in those results. She says students benefit from hands-on help both inside and outside the classroom and even after graduation. University leaders say EIU’s emphasis on personalized learning, close faculty mentorship, and strong career support continues to set it apart.
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