Thomas More University tracks graduate activities six months following graduation in accordance with the University’s Strategic Plan, the Higher Education Opportunity Act, and best practice as outlined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Data is collected through online and paper surveys of graduates conducted by the office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment, faculty information regarding graduates, and contacts by the Thomas More Success Center. The Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment tracks both the knowledge rate (percentage of students for which we have information) and the career outcome rate (percentage employed, continuing education, in the US Armed Forces, or in a volunteer program). Targets are based on the Strategic Plan and historical data.
Career Outcome Rates by Graduating Class
| Graduating Class | Knowledge Rate (Goal: > 65%) | Career Outcome Rate based on primary and other activities of all graduates | Career Outcome Rate based on primary activity only for baccalaureate undergraduates (Goal: >90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 86.5% | 98% | 97.1% |
| 2017-2018 | 80.40% | 97.30% | 96.60% |
| 2016-2017 | 75.30% | 94.90% | 94.30% |
| 2015-2016 | 65.60% | 95.90% | 91.00% |
Career Outcome Rates by Degree Level
Based on primary and other activities of graduates
| 2017-2018 Graduates | 2018-2019 Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| All Bachelor Graduates | 97% | 98% |
| All Master Graduates | 98% | 99% |
Career Outcome Rates by Program and Location/Modality
based on primary and other activities of graduates
Disaggregated rates are not disclosed if the number of graduating students is less than five. The most recent two years are combined to provide sufficient data for disclosure.
| Program, location/modality | 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master of Education | 100% |
| Master of Arts in Teaching | 100% |
| Master of Business Administration - Blue Ash | 100% |
| Master of Business Administration - Crestview Hills Campus | 98% |
| Master of Business Administration - Online | 97% |
| Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy | 95% |
| Bachelor of Arts/Fine Arts - Art | 100% |
| Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training | 83% |
| Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration | 96% |
| Bachelor of Arts/Science - Biology | 82% |
| Bachelor of Arts/Science - Chemistry | 100% |
| Bachelor of Arts - Computer Information Systems | 100% |
| Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice | 92% |
| Bachelor of Arts - Communication | 100% |
| Bachelor of Arts - Economics | Not disclosed |
| Bachelor of Arts - Education | 100% |
| Bachelor of Arts - English | 78% |
| Bachelor of Arts - History | 100% |
| Bachelor of Arts - International Studies | Not disclosed |
| Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics | Not disclosed |
| Bachelor of Arts - Nursing | 98% |
| Bachelor of Arts/Science - Physics | Not disclosed |
| Bachelor of Arts - Political Science | Not disclosed |
| Bachelor of Arts - Psychology | 100% |
| Bachelor of Arts - Sociology | 100% |
| Bachelor of Arts - Sports and Entertainment Marketing | 100% |
| Bachelor of Arts - Spanish | 100% |
| Bachelor of Arts - Theology | Not disclosed |
| Bachelor of Business Administration Adult Program - Blue Ash Campus | 100% |
| Bachelor of Business Administration - Crestview Hills Campus | 100% |
| RN to BSN Program | 100% |
Types of graduate and professional education in which baccalaureate graduates enroll:
- Business
- Education
- Engineering
- Graduate Arts and Sciences
- Law
- Medical
Occasionally, the university obtains additional information regarding how our graduates are doing. Although the university does not consistently monitor such information, it is reviewed and discussed when the information is published. For example, Payscale College ROI reports have listed Thomas More as the top school in Kentucky for best value four years in a row, 2015 – 2018 (see College ROI Report online). In addition, the Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University published a report based on the College Scorecard data. In the 2015 report, Ranking Your College: Where You Go and What You Make, Thomas More College ranked fourth from among Kentucky colleges for highest earnings (the full report is online).