University of Worcester Placements: Job Opportunities & Placement rate, Packages

Over 75% of the class of 2019 at the University of Worcester obtained a job or started searching for one even before they graduated. 94.6% of the university graduates were either working or pursuing higher education 15 months after their graduation in 2020. Lots of students who passed out after the completion of their course got a job that was related to the degree they had received at the university. Students also had the option to study for one semester at an international exchange location such as Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, the USA, etc., which helped them acquire intercultural skills which are highly sought after by the best of the employers.

University’s business school allows students to get acquainted with a network of business managers and employers who have collaborated with the institution to design courses, organise student visits, provide scholarships, host competitions, distribute projects related to employment and much more.

The University of Worcester is among the top 5 in the UK for quality education in all years of the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings. According to the latest longitudinal educational outcomes data, it is also recognised as one of the top 10 for Sustained employment with or without further study. In terms of quality education, the same has obtained the 1st rank in UK and 26th internationally in New Rankings.

Check: Student Guide to the United Kingdom (UK)

University of Worcester Placement 2019

Worcester Class Profile 2019

The university has a total alumnus of 39,484. A total of 30 UG majors, 50 UG minors, 35 graduation courses, and 85 study-abroad courses were offered at the university. The total number of full-time faculty was 203 and part-time faculty was 208 in number. The student-faculty ratio was 16:1. 3,932 students were aged between 18-24 and 55 of them were aged 55 and above. The average class size was 19.2.

• The total student headcount is 5,724.
• The total number of students pursuing an undergraduate course is 4,958.
• The total number of students pursuing a master’s course is 766.
• The total percentage of in-state students was 95.3%, out-of-state students were 3.7%, and international students were 1.0%.
• The total percentage of female students was 61.2% and 38.8% were male students.
• The average age of the students was 22 years.
• 1^st time, 1st-year average high school GPA was 3.42.
• 1^st time, 1st-year average SAT score was 1,099.
• Ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native (9), Asian (242), Black or African American (386), Hispanic or Latino (635), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (3), White (3,023), 2 or more races (157), Race or ethnicity unknown (148), Non-Resident Alien (45).

Percentage of Students by Academic School

School of Allied Health and Community: 16.9%

School of Arts: 5.5%

School of Education: 19.3%

School of Humanities: 6.1%

School of Psychology: 8.5%

School of Science and the Environment: 6.1%

School of Sport and Exercise: 11.1%

Three Counties School of Nursing and Midwifery: 13.3%

Worcester Business School: 13.2%

The success rate at the postgraduate level was recorded at 94%. This indicates that this percentage of the university graduates were either working, pursuing further education or were doing both. The pie chart below shows the major activities of the students 6 months after graduating from college.

Worcester Placement by Industry 2019

According to the industry, the highest employment of Worcester graduates was witnessed in the Healthcare sector, with 32% of the university graduates finding a position there. The 2^nd rank was obtained by the Business/Finance sector with the employment rate standing at 17%. This was followed by the Education sector with an employment rate of 11%. The industry which witnessed the least amount of university graduate absorption was Criminal Justice/Law at 3%.

The graph below displays the employment rate of the graduates as per industry.

Worcester Placement by Location 2019

In 2018, more than 96% of the graduates wanted employment which was near their hometown or near WSU. Although the alumni from the Worcester State can be found all across the US and around the world, there were many pass outs who decided to stay in Massachusetts so as to contribute to its vitality. 90% of these graduates obtained a job here with the top market players. Following is the location-wise distribution of Worcester graduates:

• Massachusetts: 90%
• Other new England states: 5%
• Other U.S states: 5%

Check: Cost of Living for International Students in UK

Worcester Average Salary by Job 2019

Students who responded to this survey reported an average annual starting salary of $43,367 in the 1^st year of their employment. Those who had graduated reported that their starting salary level was at a higher level in domains such as healthcare, business, government, and criminal justice.

Worcester Average Salary 2022 by Job & Degree

The highest average salary was obtained by students who ventured into the Sales & Business Development domain, with the salary amount being $41,000. This was followed by the Education & Research domain with an amount of $39,000 and the Human Resources domain with an average salary amount of $35,000. The domain which offered the least amount of average salary was Executive Management & Change, with an amount of $29,000.

The table below also features the average salary of university students according to different degrees.

 Worcester Career Placement Support

The university’s Career and Employability Service has been a boon for its students which includes both alumni and those who are studying there at present. The service is offered by the Peirson Study and Guidance Centre. Students here have easy access to the centre’s career planning workshops, toolkits, resume and cover letter building suggestions and do’s and don’t of the application filling. Students can visit the myCareer portal on the official website and sort out their future career plans by interacting with career counsellors and guides.

Both students and university staff can book appointments, participate in networking and career-related events, career fests, and discover new jobs and their requirements over here. Students can also undergo psychometric tests, which are absolutely free of cost, to figure out their respective learning styles, interests, natural talent, professional inclination, etc. They can also practice aptitude tests and other mock interviews for developing an attractive personality for future employers.