96% Placement Rate (2022)
Over the course of the year, we’ll be collecting placement information on our 2023 graduates. Based on our track record, we expect stellar results. Our 2022 graduates enjoyed an outstanding 96% placement rate. That means within six months after graduating, 96% of our 2022 graduates were in full-time positions or graduate school. And, importantly, the placement rate is based on a 95% response rate from our 2022 graduates.Just the Facts
ONU opens the doors of opportunity to our graduating classes. Students benefit from an engaged alumni network, dedicated Polar Careers staff, and personable faculty–all focused on student success.
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402 2023 graduates received bachelor’s degrees
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183 2023 graduates received PharmD degrees
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52 2023 graduates received juris doctorate degrees
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432 Employers/organizations attended ONU career fairs in 2022-23 to recruit ONU student talent for internships/jobs
Career planning begins when students first step on campus
“Polar Careers promotes all services and resources to our first year students during orientation. It is important to develop a resume, find an on-campus job, and attend career fairs to determine and develop skills and career interests from the beginning.” –Andrea Domachowski, director of career services.
Polar Careers offers these services for ONU students and alumni:
• Professional career consultation
• Resume and CV reviews
• Cover letter development
• Mock interviews
• Career assessments
• LinkedIn review
• Business etiquette dinners
• Job and internship searches
• Career fairs (on and off campus)
• Graduate school preparation
• Handshake services
Ready to Launch
ONU graduates are fully-prepared for their future path and eager to begin making their mark. We are thrilled to share the stories of a few of our outstanding 2023 graduates.
A new beginning
Bright futures await our most recent graduates, many of whom landed their first job or got accepted into graduate school prior to their May graduation.
Meet Quinn Aiken
He arrived at ONU as a freshman with an interest in math, but with no concrete ideas for his future path. He graduated with impressive research credentials in partial differential equations and machine learning with plans to obtain his Ph.D. at Case Western Reserve University.
Meet Grace Gillen
During her time at ONU, Grace Gillen formed lasting relationships and became an award-winning student with premiere internship opportunities. She’s embarked on a rewarding career as a senior analyst at Cardinal Health.
Meet Brooks Blakeley
He jump-started his teaching career by substituting full-time during his final spring semester. ONU’s Center for Teaching Excellence set him up to excel in his first teaching position.
Meet Matt Opara
He took advantage of the hands-on opportunities at ONU to become a well-rounded engineer ready to chase his dreams. He plans to start his own tech company to create software for virtual reality headsets like Meta’s Quest.
Meet Anna Eskender
She was raised with the philosophy that helping others is necessary. She is now the fourth pharmacist in her family and the third to graduate from ONU’s Raabe College of Pharmacy. She is a first-generation, native-born American to parents who were born and raised in Ethiopia.Additional 2023 Graduate Profiles
Check out more stories on our 2023 graduates and discover how their ONU experiences propelled them to success.
Isabella Orofino
Next step: critical care oncology nurse at the Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital
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