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Robert M. La Follette
School of Public Affairs
1225 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706

Telephone:  608.262.3581
Fax: 608.265.3233


Last updated:
November 10, 2011



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Career Development: Statistics: 2011

Graduates of the La Follette School of Public Affairs' are employed around the world for national, state and local governments, private businesses and nonprofit organizations.

2011 Career Placement Statistics

Pie chart showing non-profit or education 30%; private 24%; continuing education 6%; state 22%; local 3%; federal 14%; international 3%.

Numbers add to 101 due to rounding
2010 Career Placement Statistics

Of the 39 May 2011 graduates, 97 percent (38 people) reported by September 30, 2011, that they had secured jobs in their field or that they were in pursuit of further study. Of those 38 alumni, 17 are in Madison, six are in D.C., and 11 are elsewhere in the United States. Three are working abroad. Two are pursuing further education.

In comparison, as of August 18, 2010, 75 percent (33 people) reported employment or internships in their field or they planned pursuit of further study. Of the 48 members of the class of 2009, 69 percent (33 alumni) reported by August 2009 they were working or learning in their fields. Of those 33, seven planned to seek additional education.

Below is a sample of where 2011 alumni are working:
* Denotes domestic jobs with international focus

Public Sector: State Government

Non-Profit or Education Sector

Private Sector

International Sector

Public Sector: Federal

Public Sector: Local

Career Placement Statistics handout