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SUCCESS RATE 82 % Employed, further studies, or volunteer/military Top Cities 1. Seattle 2. Ellensburg 3. Kent 4. Bellevue
Wildcat Destinations POST-GRADUATION JOB LOCATIONS
What’s Inside
VOYAGE
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Student Snapshots
Voyage Magazine is an annual free publication. Issue date: April 2024. Address: College of Business Central Washington University
In 2023, the College of Business graduating class piloted the First Destination Survey in partnership with Career Services. The survey asked graduates to report back on their post-graduation status, noting everything from full-time careers to internships in their field. (Data based on a small sample of alumni responses.) > 45 1
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College of Business 400 E University Way Ellensburg WA 98926-7487 © 2024 Central Washington University. All rights reserved. Views expressed in Voyage do not necessarily reflect official policy of Central Washington University. EDITORS Faiza Khoja, Dean, College of Business David Leder, University Relations CONTRIBUTORS Robin Burck (’17), Rune Torgersen (’19), Noah Annett and Ryan Moreno CREATIVE DIRECTOR Hayley Harrell GRAPHIC DESIGN Rosario Naranjo PHOTOGRAPHY David Dick (’97), University Relations Central Washington University is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. Alternative format: DS@cwu.edu. COMMENTS: cb@cwu.edu UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION AT: cwu.edu/alumni/update-your-information or Office of Alumni Relations 400 E University Way Ellensburg WA 98926-7508 Email: alumni@cwu.edu Call: 509-963-2552 TELEPHONE: 509-963-2930 cwu.edu/business
U.S Military/ Volunteer organization 2%
Seeking employment 18% 5. Everett 6. Tacoma 7. Yakima
Top Cities 1. Seattle 2. Ellensburg 3. Kent 4. Bellevue 5. Everett 6. Tacoma 7. Yakima Top Cities 1. Seattle 2. Ellensburg 3. Kent 4. Bellevue 5. Everett 6. Tacoma 7. Yakima SUCCESS RATE 82 % Employed, further studies, or volunteer/military Seeking employment 18%
JOB LOCATIONS
JOB MODALITY AVE
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Graduate program 5% Continuing education 4%
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Remote 9%
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Hybrid 22% U.S Military/ Volunteer organization 2%
In-person 70%
SUCCESS RATE 82 % Employed, further studies, or volunteer/military
Employed part time 10%
Graduate program 5% Continuing education 4%
Remote 9% JOB MODALITY AVERAGE SALARY TOP 1. Cen 2. Cos 3. Boe 4. Nor 5. Bak 6. Ente In-person 70% $ 61 K Employed full time 61% Employed part time 10%
U.S Military/ Volunteer organization 2% U.S Military/ Volunteer organization 2% Hybrid 22%
SUCCESS RATE 82 % Employed, further studies, or volunteer/military SUCCESS RATE 82 % Employed, further studies, or volunteer/military
Seeking employment 18% Seeking employment 18%
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Graduate program 5% Continuing education 4% Remote 9% Continuing education 4% Graduate program 5%
JOB MODALITY AVERAGE SALARY TOP COMPANIES
Employed full time 61% $ 61 K Employed full time 61%
1. Central Washington University 2. Costco Wholesale 3. Boeing 4. Northwestern Mutual
Employed part time 10% Employed part time 10%
Hybrid 22%
5. Baker Tilly 6. Enterprise 7. Heritage Bank 8. Moss Adams 9. Suncadia
In-person 70%
CWU is proud to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), with only 6% of business schools earning this distinction globally.
JOB MODALITY AVERAGE SALARY TOP COMPANIES
$ 61 K $ 61 K
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Remote 9%
1. Central Washington University 2. Costco Wholesale 3. Boeing 4. Northwestern Mutual 1. Central Washington University 2. Costco Wholesale 3. Boeing 4. Northwestern Mutual
JOB MODALITY AVERAGE SALARY TOP COMPANIES
Remote 9%
Hybrid 22%
5. Baker Tilly 6. Enterprise 7. Heritage Bank 8. Moss Adams 9. Suncadia 5. Baker Tilly 6. Enterprise 7. Heritage Bank 8. Moss Adams 9. Suncadia Karmelle Richards
In-person 70%
Hybrid 22%
In-person 70%
Julie Back
David Cobia
John Delaney
Andy Juarez
Jordon Kehus
Ryan Landon
Tommy Leong
Mike Luckenbaugh
Brandy Peters-Mayer
Nhan Pham
Steve Ricco
Jenn Schwope
Stacy Short
Julie Back, Chair CWU alumna, Senior Vice President at Wealthspire Advisors. David Cobia Principal at Clifton Larson Allen who has been providing auditing, accounting, and consulting services for more than 20 years.
John Delaney CWU Distinguished alumni who has served as President and CEO of CentralBanc Mortgage for 35 years. Andy Juarez Vice President of Operations for Litehouse Foods, with 24 years of experience in engineering and operations.
Jordon Kehus CWU alumnus, Vice President at Alliant Insurance Services. Ryan Landon CWU alumnus, business unit leader for Philips, with 30 years of management experience. Tommy Leong Recently retired after a 30-year career specializing in accounting, corporate finance, and treasury.
Mike Luckenbaugh CWU alumnus who manages sales, recruiting, and administration teams. Brandy Peters-Mayer CWU alumna, Senior Program Manager at Microsoft in networking infrastructure. Nhan Pham CWU alumnus, Senior Manager for Boeing’s Raw Materials organization.
Steve Ricco Enjoyed a 30-year career with PEMCO-affiliated companies, working in banking, insurance, and more. Karmelle Richards CWU alumna who now serves as the Controller at Tree Top Inc.
Jenn Schwope CWU alumna who leads human resources for Industry Solutions Engineering at Microsoft. Stacy Short CWU alumna who now works as the Vice President of Quality and Value-Based Solutions at Columbia Basin Health Association.
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