DeVry University Graduates Find Employment Success

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Mar 30, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----In the current economic environment when many Americans may be considering whether a college education is really worth the cost of tuition, a significant percentage of recent DeVry University graduates are reaping the benefits of their education. Across its 93 locations, 92 percent of DeVry University's October 2007, February 2008 and June 2008 graduates in the active job market system-wide obtained a position in their desired field within six months of graduation at an average salary of $45,000 per year.

DeVry University attributes its positive graduate employment rate in part to its unique career-focused approach to education. Every bachelor's degree program is tied to an in-demand career, such as accounting, business, healthcare, computer engineering and information technology.

"Our approach to education is simple - we let the marketplace influence our degree programs," said David J. Pauldine, president of DeVry University. "DeVry University works with industry-leading companies to identify the skills they are seeking in new employees, and the positions that meet their long-term business needs. We then review their feedback, redesigning our curriculum from the ground up with the industry's needs in mind."

DeVry University historically has a strong graduate employment rate. Of the more than 235,000 undergraduate students who have graduated from DeVry University since 1975, 90.3 percent of graduates in the active job market were employed in career-related positions within six months of earning their degree.

"Some very successful technical consultants at HP have been DeVry University graduates," said William Donovan, regional manager, Personal Systems Group, HP. "The education they received from DeVry University provided them with real-world technical skills and leadership abilities, and our customers respect them for their capabilities and passion, looking upon them as trusted advisors."

Career Services

The DeVry University Career Services team provides dedicated services to connect graduates with employers. Its exclusive career site, www.hiredevry.com, offers graduates access to hundreds of job opportunities - from entry-level to senior management positions - that are posted by companies across North America. The school also provides life-time career services assistance to its graduates.

About DeVry University

As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelors and master's degree programs in technology, healthcare technology, business and management. More than 65,000 students are enrolled at its 93 locations in 26 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV: 49.09, -0.02, -0.04%), is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. For more information about DeVry University, visit www.devry.edu.

SOURCE: DeVry University

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