Recommend St. Thomas
82% of survey respondents agreed that they are likely to recommend St. Thomas, compared to 80% in 2023.
Alumni Surveys
We're Listening and Responding
The University of St. Thomas is dedicated to centering relationships and connection with our alumni, which means listening to questions, incorporating ideas and partnering with alumni for a lifetime of success.
Did You Know?
Surveys consistently tell us that career success is supported by and enhanced by relationships afforded by the Tommie Network. Active advocates build the Tommie Network!
From All Alumni
Alumni Survey Insights
One method of seeking feedback is our alumni survey, which was conducted from June 18-July 23, 2024. The survey included 12 questions. More than 1,370 degreed alumni from all schools and colleges participated in the survey, and class years of respondents ranged from 1954 to 2023.
Engagement Avenues
Alumni are most interested in engaging in three ways:
- Supporting the university by recommending St. Thomas, attending alumni events, referring students, promoting the brand, followed by attending athletic events
- Supporting current students by giving career support
- Supporting their own career aspirations through professional networking and receiving career support.
Connections
St. Thomas alumni feel most connected to St. Thomas through their major or school/college, followed by their connection to friends.
76% of alumni feel somewhat informed or very informed about what's happening at St. Thomas compared to 71% in 2023.
Survey results are used to evaluate program and service offerings to ensure they are responsive to how alumni want to engage with the university.
Alumni Survey Insights Take Aways
How can alumni engage meaningfully with St. Thomas right now?
Recommend St. Thomas: Your influence matters! Transform a student's life by referring someone you know. Encourage them to experience St. Thomas firsthand by visiting and immersing themselves in the purple spirit.
Stay In Touch: Stay in the St. Thomas loop by updating your contact information.
Share your stories: Inspire our community with your personal story on how your St. Thomas education has impacted your life.
Participate: Join us at St. Thomas events: athletic, Finding Forward speaker series, local and national Tommies On the Road gatherings and more!
Join St. Thomas Connect for mentoring and networking: Students are seeking career guidance from alumni like you. By joining St. Thomas Connect, you'll not only provide valuable insights but also have the opportunity to network with your peers and participate in volunteer opportunities.
From graduates in the past year
First Destination Survey Insights
94%
Tommies employed or in graduate school within one year of graduation
64%
Had internship while at St. Thomas
28%
Of those continuing their education, percentage going to graduate school for health services or medicine
From alumni who graduated 5 and 10 years ago
National Alumni Career Mobility Survey Insights
+6%
Exceeded peer and national ratings for being prepared to begin a career upon graduation
85%
Satisfied with their current career
+5%
Exceeded peer and national ratings for understanding career opportunties while a student
More About Our Surveys
Alumni Survey Results
This annual survey helps inform the future direction of our work, including the programming and services we offer. As a St. Thomas alum, you are important to us, and we appreciate learning what matters most to you as a Tommie alum, what peaks your interests, how you want to engage, and what kind of news feels the most relevant.
First Destination Survey
After commencement ceremonies, we invite our graduates to share about their post-graduation plans. St. Thomas partners with the Career Leadership Collective to administer the First Destination Survey. Responses help us shape our services and resources so we can better prepare and support student and graduate career success from first jobs through retirement.
National Alumni Career Mobility Survey
This is an annual, national survey for U.S. colleges and universities on alumni career mobility at the post-graduation five- and 10-year mark. NACM seeks feedback about educational satisfaction, career pathways, career satisfaction, economic mobility and community engagement. St. Thomas uses this feedback to improve experiences for current and future Tommies.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our surveys, please contanct the Alumni Engagement team at alumni@st.thomas.edu.