employed within 6 months of graduation
Career Success
Professional success at NYU SPS is defined in many ways by students and alumni; from exploring new career paths, landing opportunities in global locations, receiving promotions and finding happiness in their careers.
NYU SPS Career Outcomes Highlights
Regardless of how and where in the world students studied this year, the NYU SPS Wasserman Center offered digital and specialized support for SPS students to maintain career wellness in the wake of COVID-19. Even during an economic decline, NYU students and alumni are among the most competitive candidates because of the depth of their experience, the diversity of their networks, and the strength of their job ready skills. The NYU SPS Wasserman Center conducted its annual Life Beyond the Square employment outcomes survey for associates, bachelors, and masters degree students who graduated in the Class of 2020 over a 6-month period. The outcomes below reflect data from those who responded to the survey.
94.0%
97.1%
held an internship during their tenure
93.3%
employed within 6 months of graduation
91.4%
secured their positions before or within 6 months of graduation
Stories of Success & Resilience
MS in Integrated Marketing
As an international student, I spent a long time building confidence and practicing my professional skills while in school, and I finally landed my dream job. I love what I am doing.Na Bai, Class of 2016
MS in Project Management
I was the fifth female project manager and first minority female project manager in my company. After talking to professionals and alumni at NYU SPS Wasserman events, I learned how to handle different situations.Jessica DeSouza, Class of 2016
MS in Real Estate
Coming from a society with a different set of norms, the most difficult thing was to change my mindset. It took time for me to navigate the values of the Chinese and the US markets before networking in the USDean Mencius, Class of 2018
MS in Human Resource Management and Development
Thanks to NYU resources, I landed an internship in the analytics domain. With the extensive coaching I received from faculty members and career coaches, I converted my internship to a full time job (with a visa sponsorship).Smitha Rao, Class of 2018
MS in Project Management
Career coaching gave me the ability to have productive conversations around compensation.Jeremy Reese, Class of 2018
MS in Hospitality Industry Studies
Most of the challenges I've faced during the job search have been emotional - feeling like I wasn't in control, or taking rejections personally. Visiting Wasserman allowed me to overcome these and strategize action plans for moving forward.Alexis Cohen, Class of 2018
BS in Hotel and Tourism Management
I'm proud of getting my internship at United Airlines after networking with a regional executive. A whole year of work finally paid off when I got a job offer to work in Airport Operations at Newark Liberty International Airport.Nelson Perez, Class of 2019
BS in Hotel and Tourism Management
I adjusted my job search to companies and roles that I believed I would be happy at and was able to pick from three offers that fit me the most!Angela Li, Class of 2019
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