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Graduate Outcomes

Learn what Illinois State alumni have done with their degrees and how they got there.

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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!

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Redbird Alumni Snapshot

Here's a snapshot of graduating student outcomes from the completed 2025 surveys.

  • Top 5 Companies Hiring Illinois State Grads

    • State Farm
    • Caterpillar Inc.
    • Country Financial
    • Chicago Public Schools
    • OSF Healthcare

  • Top 5 States Where Employed

    • Illinois
    • Texas
    • Florida
    • California
    • Colorado

    Average Salary: $88,009

  • Top 5 Skills

    • Customer Service
    • Leadership
    • Management
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Public Speaking

  • Top 5 Majors of Illinois State Grads

    • Marketing
    • Management
    • Finance
    • Accountancy
    • Psychology