Graduate Outcomes
Learn what Illinois State alumni have done with their degrees and how they got there.
Explore Careers
Search for potential careers by major, employers, and salary information with Steppingblocks. Check out the required skills graduates need to be successful, career paths, job titles, and more utilizing data from actual Illinois State alumni. Utilize your university ilstu email address to get started.
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Graduating Student Survey
If you are a Redbird who is graduating, let us know what is next as you leave the nest by completing the Graduating Student Survey. It only takes a few minutes. Even if you are still exploring what you want to, we want to hear from you!
Redbird Alumni Snapshot
Here's a snapshot of graduating student outcomes from 2025
97%
of graduates report being employed within 6 months after graduation
96%
of graduates report they are prepared for their next step after graduation
87%
of graduates are employed in illinois
5%
report continuing their education
Source: 2025 Graduating Student Surveys, Stepping Blocks