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Graduate Employment Survey Report
Graduate Student Services
The George Washington University
December 2017 - August 2018
Elliott School of International Affairs
Table of Contents Page
Aggregate Graduate Employment Data 1 Graduate Employment Data by Degree 2 Graduate Employment Data by Program 3 Aggregate Employment Charts 4-6 Aggregate Salary Chart 7 Salary by Sector Chart 8 Program specific data
International Affairs 9-13 Asian Studies 14-15 European & Eurasian Studies 16-17 Global Communication 18-19 International Development Studies 20-21 International Science & Technology Policy 22-23 International Trade & Investment Policy 24-25 Latin America & Hemispheric Studies 26-27 Middle East Studies 28-29 Security Policy Studies 30-31 Master’s in International Policy & Practice 32-33
Select Employment Data, 2013-2018 34-36 Appendices
Appendix A – International Affairs Graduate Student Employment Data by Concentration 37-38 Appendix B – International Student Employment Information 39
Total Graduates 364Responses to Survey 358 98% Sector # % of
Employed 321 90% Non-Profit 92 29%Further Education/Research 12 3% Private 103 32%Currently Looking 22 6% Public 122 38%Not Currently Looking 3 1% Unspecified 4 1%
Sector BreakdownNon-Profit Sector 92 100% Respondents 144 100%Conflict Resolution/Human Rights 14 15% New Job Since Graduation 122 85%Development Assistance/Public Health 13 14% Returning to Previous Employer 22 15%Foundations/Professional/Trade Assoc. 12 13%Public Interest/Research/Think Tanks 31 34%University/Education 14 15% Respondents 122 100%Other 8 9% Internship/Co-op/Volunteer 29 24%
GSCD/GSS Program 18 15%Networking/Referral 20 16%
Private Sector 103 100% Foreign Service Officer 1 1%Aerospace/Technology/Telecommunications 12 12% USAjobs.gov 20 16%Consulting/Government Contracting 55 53% Social Media 2 2%Financial Services/Trade 13 12% General Job/Corp Site 19 16%Health Care 3 3% PMF 3 2%Law 5 5% Other 10 8%Media 6 6%Other (Incl. self- and temporary emp.) 9 9%
Respondents 214 100%Public Sector 122 100% None 70 33%Development Assistance/Advocacy Group 5 4% 1 to 3 Years 107 50%Foreign Government 4 3% 4 to 6 Years 27 12%Multilateral Organizations 15 12% 7 to 10 Years 8 4%State/Local Government 7 6% 11 to 15 Years 2 1%U.S. Government 65 53%U.S. Military 23 19%Other 3 2%
Aggregate Graduate Employment Data
Source of New Job Since Graduation
New or Previous Job
Employment by Sector
Years of Work Experience Prior to Elliott School
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Degree (n=358) Total Percentage Degree Employment Data Total PercentageMA 327 91% MIS 2MIPP 20 6% Non-Profit 0 0%MIS 2 1% Private 1 50%MA/MBA 0 0% Public 1 50%MA/MPH 1 0% Further Education 0 0%MA/JD 4 1% Currently Looking 0 0%Certificate Program 4 1% MA/JD Program 4 PercentageDegree Employment Data Total Percentage Non-Profit 0 0%MA 327 Private 1 25%Non-Profit 88 27% Public 2 50%Private 96 29% Other 0 0%Public 106 32% Further Education 1 25%Other 4 1% Currently Looking 0 0%Further Education 9 3% Not Currently Looking 0 0%Currently Looking 21 6% Certificate Program 4 PercentageNot Currently Looking 3 1% Non-Profit 1 25%Int'l Policy & Practice (MIPP) 20 Percentage Private 1 25%Non-Profit 3 15% Public 2 50%Private 4 20% Further Education 0 0%Public 11 55% Currently Looking 0 0%Further Education 1 5%Currently Looking 1 5%MA/MPH 1 PercentageNon-Profit 0 0%Private 0 0%Public 0 0%Further Education 1 100%Currently Looking 0 0%
Graduate Student Employment by Degree
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Program (n=358) Total Percentage Program Total PercentageAsian Studies 13 4% Int'l Trade & Investment Policy 20 6%European & Eurasian Studies 13 4% Latin Amer. & Hem. Studies 8 2%International Affairs 130 36% Int'l Sci & Tech Policy 9 3%Int'l Development Studies 30 8% Security Policy Studies 84 23%Int'l Policy & Practice (MIPP) 20 6% International Studies 2 1%Global Communication 18 5% Middle East Studies 11 3%Program Employment Data Total Percentage Program Employment Data Total PercentageAsian Studies 13 International Affairs 130Non-Profit 5 38% Non-Profit 37 28%Private 2 15% Private 39 30%Public 3 23% Public 39 30%Further Education 2 15% Other 2 2%Currently Looking 1 8% Further Education 3 2%Not Currently Looking 0 0% Currently Looking 8 6%European & Eurasian Studies 13 Percentage Not Currently Looking 2 2%Non-Profit 1 8% Int'l Trade & Investment 20 PercentagePrivate 5 38% Non-Profit 2 10%Public 5 38% Private 7 35%Currently Looking 1 8% Public 7 35%Not Currently Looking 1 8% Further Education 0 0%Int'l Development 30 Percentage Currently Looking 4 20%Non-Profit 15 50% Int'l Policy & Practice (MIPP) 20 PercentagePrivate 3 10% Non-Profit 3 15%Public 8 27% Private 4 15%Other 0 0% Public 11 55%Further Education 1 3% Further Education 1 5%Currently Looking 3 10% Currently Looking 1 5%Not Currently Looking 0 0% International Studies 2 PercentageInt'l Science & Technology Policy 9 Percentage Non-Profit 0 0%Non-Profit 1 11% Private 1 50%Private 5 56% Public 1 50%Public 2 22% Further Education 0 0%Currently Looking 1 11% Middle East Studies 11 PercentageFurther Education 0 0% Non-Profit 4 36%Security Policy Studies 84 Percentage Private 3 27%Non-Profit 12 14% Public 3 27%Private 26 31% Currently Looking 1 9%Public 40 48% Global Communication 18 PercentageOther 1 1% Non-Profit 8 44%Further Education 3 4% Private 7 39%Currently Looking 2 2% Public 2 11%Latin Amer. & Hem. Studies 8 Percentage Further Education 1 6%Non-Profit 4 50%Private 2 25%Public 1 13%Further Education 1 13%
Graduate Student Employment by Program
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Employment Status
Employment by Sector
90%
3%6%
1%
Employed
Further Education/Research
Currently Looking
Not Currently Looking
29%
32%
38%
1%
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Unspecified
Aggregate Employment Charts
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Non-Profit Sector
Private Sector
15%
14%
13%34%
15%9%
Conflict Resolution/Human Rights
Development Assistance/Public Health
Foundations/Professional/TradeAssoc.
Public Interest/Research/Think Tanks
University/Education
Other
12%
53%
12%
3%5%
6% 9%Aerospace/Technology/Telecommunications
Consulting/Government Contracting
Financial Services/Trade
Health Care
Law
Media
Other (Incl. self- and temporary emp.)
5
Public Sector
Work Experience Prior to Elliott School
4% 3%
12%6%
53%
19%
2%Development Assistance/AdvocacyGroupForeign Government
Multilateral Organizations
State/Local Government
U.S. Government
U.S. Military
Other
33%
50%
12%
4% 1%
None
1 to 3 Years
4 to 6 Years
7 to 10 Years
11 to 15 Years
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0
5
10
15
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Aggregate Salary Chart*
*In limited cases, salary range estimates were determined according to online position standard listed on glassdoor.com.7
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Less than $20,000
$20,000-$24,999
$25,000-$29,999
$30,000-$34,999
$35,000-$39,999
$40,000-$44,999
$45,000-$49,999
$50,000-$54,999
$55,000-$59,999
$60,000-$64,999
$65,000-$69,999
$70,000-$74,999
$75,000-$79,999
$80,000-$84,999
$85,000-$89,999
$90,000-$94,999
$95,000-$99,999
$100,000+
Salary By Sector*
Public Private Non-profit
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International Affairs
0123456789
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Salary ranges among sectors*
Public
Private
Non-profit
Conflict Resolution/Human Rights
22%
Development Assistance/Public
Health8%
Foundations/Professional/Trade Assoc.
13%
Public Interest/Research
/Think Tanks27%
University/Education16%
Other14%
Non-Profit Sector
9
International Affairs
Aerospace/Technology/Telecommunications
13%
Consulting/Government Contracting54%
Financial Services/Trade
10%
Law2%
Media8%
Other (Incl. self-and temporary
emp.)13%
Private Sector
Development Assistance/Advocacy Group
5%
Multilateral Organizations
21%
State/Local Government
8%
U.S. Government56%
U.S. Military10%
Public Sector
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Asia Global Gender Policy
Associate Editor, The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai Policy & Resource Mobilization Analyst, United Nations WomenContract Researcher, Washington CORE Program Associate for Advocacy and Communications,
Women's Learning PartnershipProgram Associate, Development Innovations Group
Conflict & Conflict Resolution Program Coordinator, Banyan GlobalProgram Coordinator, Institute of International Education
Advocate, Polaris Senior Program Associate, Results for Development InstituteAfrica Analyst, Navanti GroupAssistant to the U.S. Executive Director, Inter-American Development Bank International Affairs & DevelopmentProgram Associate, International Republican InstituteResearch Intern, Search for Common Ground Analyst, TD InternationalStudent Fellow, Center for a Secure Free Society Communication Assistant, International Monetary Fund
Development Division Intern, Allegheny County Economic Development
Europe & Eurasia (Including Russia) Development Policy Officer, Millennium Challenge CorporationExecutive Assistant, Millennium Challenge Corporation
Administrative Assistant, Signal Group LLC Executive Assistant, The George Washington UniversityArmy Officer, U.S. Department of Defense Executive Assistant, U.S. Agency for International Developmen
Intern, National LGBT Chamber of CommerceInternational Projects Coordinator,
Global Energy & Environmental Policy Education Development CenterLegislative Correspondant, U.S. House of Representatives
Consultant, Energy and Extractives Strategy and Operations; Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, The World Bank Group International Foundation for Electoral SystemsGreen Finance Intern, The Paulson Institute Program Assistant, Africa - Counterpart InternationalProgram Assistant, Foreign Service Institute Program Coordinator, International Republican Institute
Positions and Employers of International Affairs Graduates By Concentration
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International Economic Affairs International Security Studies, cont'd
Data Analysis and Research Intern, Freedom House Scenario Developer, Whitespace SolutionsIntern, Kroll Associates Senior Consultant/Farsi Linguist, Booz Allen HamiltonLNG Research Analyst, IHS Markit Strategy and Development Analyst, The Rehancement GroupSenior Analyst, Visa Inc. Vice President, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
International Security Studies International Law & Organizations
Assistant Program Coordinator, Muslim Community Center Communications and Outreach Specialist, Associate, Africa Practice; McLarty Associates U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentAssociate, Norwegian-American Defense Industry Council Compliance Support, U.S. Department of TreasuryASTRO Intern, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Law Clerk, Vermont Superior CourtChairman, Burundis First Operations Manager, Government Relations; Dell Inc.Consultant, Deloitte Partnership Analyst, United Nations Office for Project ServicesForeign Affairs Officer, U.S. Department of State Program Assistant, The World Bank GroupLead Analyst, ManTech International Corporation Research Intern, United Nations Development ProgrammeLegislative Assistant, The Committee on Homeland Security Senior Associate, CLS StrategiesManager, Chemonics InternationalPolicy Analyst; Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Justice Middle EastProgram Analyst, U.S. Department of StatePsychological Operations Team Leader, U.S. Army Reserve Analyst, U.S. Government Accountability OfficeResearch Analyst, Navigant Research Associate, Research Assistant, Partnership for Global Security The Arab Gulf States Institute in WashingtonResearch Associate, Stimson Center Second Lieutenant, Civil Air Patrol; U.S. Air ForceResearch Associate, The Institute for Defense AnalysesResearch Intern, Humanitarian Agenda; Center for Strategic and International Studies
Positions and Employers of International Affairs Graduates, cont'd
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Technology & International Affairs
Regulatory Governance Project Intern, The World Bank GroupWriter-Editor, OBXTek, Inc.
U.S. Foreign Policy
Assistant Client Relations Officer, Cultural VistasAssistant to Executive Director, National Black Administrators AssociationAsylum Officer, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesCountry Officer, U.S. Department of StateEntrepreneur, The San Francisco History RideForeign Service Officer, U.S. Department of StateGovernment Information Specialist, U.S. Department of JusticeManager, Communications and Publications; U.S.-China Business CouncilOffice Management Specialist, U.S. Department of StateProgram Coordinator, Center for Strategic and International StudiesProtocol Officer, U.S. Department of StateResearch Associate, Exiger DiligenceSocial Studies and Spanish Teacher, Washington School for Girls
Positions and Employers of International Affairs Graduates, cont'd
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Asian Studies
Non-Profit Conflict Resolution/Human
Rights10%
Non-Profit Foundations/Professional/
Trade Assoc.20%
Non-Profit University/Education
20%
Private Consulting/Government
Contracting20%
Public U.S. Government
30%
Sector Breakdown
0
1
2
Salary ranges among sectors*
Public
Private
Non-profit
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Analyst, U.S. Government Accountability OfficeExecutive Assistant to the CEO, TsymmetryInternational Environmental Program Specialist, U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyJunior Associate, The Asia FoundationProgram Assistant, The National Science FoundationResearch Intern, U.S.-China Business CouncilResearch Manager, China Africa Research Initiative; Johns Hopkins UniversityStrategist, Public Affairs; Edelman
Positions and Employers of Asian Studies Graduates
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European & Eurasian Studies
0
1
2
Salary ranges among sectors*
Public
Private
Non-profit
Non-profit Foundations/Professional/
Trade Assoc.9%
Private Sector Aerospace/Technology/Telecommunications…
Private Sector Consulting/Government
Contracting27%
Private Sector Law9%
Public Sector Multilateral Organizations
9%
Public Sector U.S. Government
37%
Sector Breakdown
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Analyst, Mission EssentialConsultant, The World Bank GroupCountry Officer, U.S. Department of StateForeign Military Sales Analyst; Credence Management Solutions, LLCIllicit Trade Analyst, Thermopylae Sciences + TechnologyMarketing and Business Development Coordinator; Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLPProject Associate, McKinley Advisors
Positions and Employers of European & Eurasian Studies Graduates
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Global Communication
0
1
2
Salary ranges among sectors*
Public
Private
Non-profit
Non-profit Development Assistance/Public Health
11%
Non-profit Public Interest/Research/Think
Tanks12%
Non-profit Other12%
Non-profit University/Education
12%
Private Aerospace/Technology/Telecommunications
6%
Private Consulting/Government
Contracting23%
Private Media6%
Private Other (Incl. self-and temporary emp.)
6%
Public U.S. Government6%
Public Development Assistance/Advocacy Group6%
Sector Breakdown
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Academic Program Specialist; The University of Maryland, College ParkAd Operations Analyst, Targeted VictoryCommunication and Outreach Manager, New AmericaCommunications Coordinator II, Louis BergerCommunications Coordinator, External Relations, The George Washington UniversityExternal Relations Manager, C5 AccelerateImmigration Specialist, National Institutes of HealthIntern - International Issues, EdelmanManager, Public Affairs and Crisis; Burson-MarstellerMarketing and Communications Specialist, World Resources InstituteMarketing Coordinator, Biotechnology Innovation OrganizationProgram Assistant, Project Design; USAID-Food for PeaceProgram Manager, International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition Program Officer, National Democratic InstituteResearch Associate, The Cohen Group
Positions and Employers of Global Communication Graduates
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International Development Studies
0
1
2
Salary ranges among sectors*
Public
Private
Non-profit
Non-Profit Conflict Resolution/Human Rights
11%
Non-Profit Development
Assistance/Public Health
27%Non-Profit
Foundations/Professional/Trade Assoc.
7%Non-Profit Public Interest/Research/Think Tanks
8%
Non-Profit University/Education
4%
Non-Profit Financial Services/Trade
4%
Non-Profit Health Care4%
Non-Profit Law4%
Private State/Local Government
4%
Private Multilateral Organizations
4%
Private U.S. Government15%
Private Other
8%
Sector Breakdown
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Advocacy and Communications Associate, Together for GirlsBusiness Development Assistant; Blumont, Inc. Communications Specialist, U.S. General Services AdministrationCommunity Outreach Specialist, Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islanders Affairs (MOAPIA)Content Writer-Editor, Center for Neighborhood TechnologyGrant Writer, The Canavan Research FoundationIntern, FHI 360International Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of JusticeLegal Administrative Assistant; Wilkes Artis, CharteredProgram Associate; Blumont, Inc.Program Coordinator, IREXProgram Manager, International Republican InstituteProgram Manager, Shyam Chi Aai FoundationProgram Officer, International Foundation for Electoral SystemsProgram Officer; John Snow, Inc.Research Assistant, Middle East InstituteResearch Officer, International Foundation for Electoral SystemsResearch Associate, Center for Immigration StudiesSummer Associate, Corporate Responsibility; JPMorgan ChaseWater Sustainability Analyst, Federal Geographic Data Committee
Positions and Employers of International Development Studies Graduates
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International Science & Technology Policy
0
1
2
Salary ranges among sectors*
Public
Private
Non-profit
Non-Profit Public Interest/Research/Think
Tanks12%
Private Consulting/Government
Contracting37%
Private Health Care12%
Private Law13%
Public Other13%
Public U.S. Government13%
Sector Breakdown
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Aerospace Analyst, Bryce Space and TechnologyCyberlaw Podcast Intern, Steptoe & Johnson LLPMedical Scribe, Emergency Medical AssociatesProject Manager/Aerospace Engineer, NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterResearch Associate, IDA Science and Technology Policy InstituteScientific Visualization Specialist, NASA/USRASenior Consultant, DeloitteWholesale Power Analyst, ICF
Positions and Employers of International Science & Technology Policy Graduates
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International Trade & Investment Policy
0
1
2
Salary ranges among sectors*
Public
Private
Non-profit
Public Interest/Research/Think
Tanks6%
Private Consulting/Government
Contracting27%
Private Financial Services/Trade
20%
Public Multilateral Organizations
20%
Public Foreign Government
7%
Public U.S. Government
20%
Sector Breakdown
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Analyst, U.S. Department of DefenseAssistant to the CEO; American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, Inc.Commercial Loan Operations Associate, Capital OneConsultant, EfficioConsultant, The World Bank GroupContractor, Consulate General of the Republic of KoreaHeadquarter Management Trainee, Bank of ChinaIntern, Brookings InstituteInternational Trade Analyst, Trade Moves LLCInternational Trade Analyst, U.S. International Trade CommissionProgram Analyst, U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsResearch Analyst, International Monetary FundSenior Consultant, Booz Allen HamiltonSenior Consultant, Ibm
Positions and Employers of International Trade & Investment Policy Graduates
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Latin America & Hemispheric Studies
Public Interest/Research/Think
Tanks25%
Private Financial Services/Trade
25%
Private Other (Incl. self- and temporary
emp.)25%
Public Development Assistance/Advocacy
Group25%
Sector Breakdown
0
1
2
Salary ranges among sectors*
Public
Private
Non-profit
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Associate, Latin America; Rights and Resources InitiativeFounder and CEO, United Transborder ConnectionsJr. Program Analyst, Latin American and Caribbean Bureau; U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentProgram Associate, International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX)
Positions and Employers of Latin America & Hemispheric Studies Graduates
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Middle East Studies
0
1
2
$45,000-$49,999 $50,000-$54,999 $55,000-$59,999 $60,000-$64,999 $65,000-$69,999
Salary ranges among sectors*
Public
Private
Non-profit
Non-Profit Conflict Resolution/Human Rights
11%
Non-Profit Other11%
Non-Profit Public Interest/Research/Think
Tanks23%
Private Financial Services/Trade
11%
Private Consulting/Government
Contracting11%
Public Foreign Government
11%
Public State/Local Government
11%
Public Development Assistance/Advocacy
Group11%
Sector Breakdown
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Associate Director, Individual Giving; Center for a New American Security (CNAS)Development Assistant, American Center for Oriental ResearchMiddle East Program Officer, Business Council for International UnderstandingMiddle East Research Analyst, Navanti GroupProgram Assistant, Center for International Private EnterpriseProgram Assistant, U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentProgram Coordinator, Armed Services Arts PartnershipResearch Analyst, The Stabilisation NetworkResearch Assistant, Middle East; Council on Foreign RelationsSpecial Assistant, Virginia Department of Education
Positions and Employers of Middle East Studies Graduates
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Security Policy Studies
0
1
2
Salary ranges among sectors*
Public
Private
Non-profit
Non-Profit University/Education
4%
Non-Profit Public Interest/Research/Think Tanks
12%
Private Aerospace/Technology/Telecommunications
5%
Private Consulting/Government Contracting18%
Private Health Care1%Private Law
1%Private Financial Services/Trade
4%Private Media…
Private Other (Incl. self-and temporary emp.)
1% Public Foreign Government…
Public U.S. Government
29%
Public U.S. Military
18%
Public State/Local Government
3%Sector Breakdown
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Action Officer, U.S. Department of Defense Jr. Analyst, The Buffalo GroupAnalyst, Critical Threats Project; American Enterprise Institute Legislative Assistant, U.S. House of RepresentativesAnalyst, Defense Intelligence Agency Military Aircraft Program Analyst, Aviation Week NetworkAnalyst, International Technology and Trade Associates, Inc. Office Administrator, the Chertoff GroupAnalyst, McColm & Company Open Source Intelligence Analyst, PredataAnalyst, U.S. Government Accountability Office ORISE Fellow, U.S. Department of EnergyArabic Media Analyst, SOS International LLC. Paralegal, Mayer Brown LLPAssociate Director, APCO Worldwide Policy Fellow, National Governors AssociationAssociate, Diligence Policy Intern, Office of the Secretary of Defense for PolicyAssociate, The Asia Group Program Assistant, Center for the National InterestChief of Staff, FQ Enterprises Records Specialist, QualX CorporationCivil Affairs Officer, U.S. Army Recruitment and Development Analyst, Compliance Analyst, Wilshire Associates The Rehancement Group, Inc.Counterterror Analyst, Federal Bureau of Investigation Research Assistant, Center for Strategic and International StudiesCyber Vault Fellow, The National Security Archive Research Assistant, German Marshall FundDefense Analyst, Aviation Week Network Research Assistant, National Consortium for the Study of Defense Budget Analyst Intern, Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism Center for Strategic and International Studies Research Intern, Futurology Research; The Millenium ProjectDiversity and Inclusion Fellow, Research, U.S. Navy Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs Researcher, TDI ComplianceEvents Coordinator, Center for European Policy Analysis Senior Consultant, DeloitteFacility Security Officer, KPMG Special Advisor, Office of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary;Foreign Service Office, U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of EnergyForeign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State Special Agent, Federal Bureau of InvestigationIntelligence Analyst, Federal Bureau of Investigations Special Agent, Naval Criminal Investigative ServiceIntern, Center for Applied Strategic Learning, Staff Assistant, U.S. Department of State National Defense University Staff Reporter - Defense, Asahi ShimbunIntern, Center on Sanctions and Illicit Finance; Subject Matter Expert, MASY Group Foundation For Defense of Democracies Team Leader, McManis & MonsalveInvestment Adviser Representative, Merrill Lynch Technical Writer, Giesecke+Devrient Currency TechnologyIT Security Consultant, Coalfire Systems
Positions and Employers of Security Policy Studies Graduates
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Master's in International Policy & Practice
0
1
2
Salary ranges among sectors*
Public
Private
Non-profit
Non-Profit Conflict Resolution/Human Rights
5% Non-Profit Public Interest/Research/Think
Tanks11%
Private Consulting/Government
Contracting11%
Private Aerospace/Technology/
Telecommunications 5%
Private Other (Incl. self-and temporary emp.)
6%Public Foreign Government
6%Public Multilateral Organizations
6%
Public U.S. Government22%
Public U.S. Military28%
Sector Breakdown
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Foreign Area Officer, U.S. ArmyLeadership Programs Coordinator, Congressional Hispanic Caucus InstituteLogistics Analyst, U.S. NavyOperations Officer, U.S. Embassy ArgentinaPolicy Analyst, Office of the Provost Marshal GeneralPresident/Director of Counter Terrorism, Rise to PeaceProgram Analyst, Brazilian Cooperation AgencyResearch Analyst, CNA CorporationResearch Assistant, Macro, Trade and Investment Department; The World Bank GroupSenior Writer, United States Postal ServiceSystems Analyst, RadiantBlue TechnologiesTransatlantic Security Analyst, Dynia Ltd.
Positions and Employers of International Policy & Practice Graduates
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Employment Totals # of Responses Percentage # of Responses Percentage # of Responses PercentageEmployed 272 91% 370 88% 294 91%Further Education 5 2% 8 2% 8 2%Still Looking 17 6% 36 9% 18 6%Not Looking 1 <1% 7 2% 4 1%
Employment Totals # of Responses Percentage # of Responses PercentageEmployed 319 91% 321 90%Further Education 9 3% 12 3%Still Looking 19 5% 22 6%Not Looking 4 1% 3 1%
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Employed Further Education Still Looking Not Looking2013-2014 272 5 17 12014-2015 370 8 36 72015-2016 294 8 18 42016-2017 321 9 19 42017-2018 321 12 22 3
Employed Further Education Still Looking Not Looking2013-2014 88% 2% 9% 2%2014-2015 88% 2% 9% 2%2015-2016 91% 2% 6% 1%2016-2017 91% 3% 5% 1%2017-2018 90% 3% 6% 1%
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Graduation Totals # of Grads Percentage # of Grads Percentage # of Grads PercentageTotal # of Graduates 320 100% 444 100% 338 100%Non-Responses 25 8% 23 5% 14 4%Responses 295 92% 421 95% 324 96%Employment Totals # of Responses Percentage # of Responses Percentage # of Responses PercentageEmployed 272 92% 370 83% 294 91%Further Education 5 2% 8 2% 8 2%Still Looking 17 6% 37 8% 18 6%Not Looking 1 0% 6 1% 4 1%Employment Sector # of Grads Percentage Avg. Salary # of Grads Percentage Avg. Salary # of Grads Percentage Avg. SalaryNon-Profit 81 30% $38,000-$48,000 127 34% $36,000-$46,000 81 28% $43,000-$53,000Private 91 33% $55,000-$65,000 122 33% $54,000-$64,000 80 27% $54,000-$64,000Public 100 37% $56,000-$66,000 119 32% $56,000-$66,000 116 39% $58,000-$68,000Unspecified 2 1% N/A 17 6% N/AYears of Experience # of Grads Percentage # of Grads Percentage* # of Grads PercentageNone 49 17% 131 30% 67 26%1 to 3 Years 142 48% 160 36% 126 49%4 to 6 Years 64 22% 46 10% 48 19%7 to 10 Years 26 9% 19 4% 9 3%11 to 15 Years 10 3% 3 1% 7 3%More than 16 years 4 1% 4 1% 2 1%
Graduation Totals # of Grads Percentage # of Grads PercentageTotal # of Graduates 360 100% 364 100%Non-Responses 7 2% 6 2%Responses 351 98% 358 98%Employment Totals # of Responses Percentage # of Responses PercentageEmployed 319 91% 321 90%Further Education 9 3% 12 3%Still Looking 19 5% 22 6%Not Looking 4 1% 3 1%Employment Sector # of Grads Percentage Avg. Salary # of Grads Percentage Avg. SalaryNon-Profit 99 31% 92 29%Private 90 28% 103 32%Public 124 39% 122 38%Unspecified 5 2% 4 1%Years of Experience # of Grads Percentage # of Grads PercentageNone 74 23% 70 33%1 to 3 Years 167 53% 107 50%4 to 6 Years 49 15% 27 13%7 to 10 Years 18 6% 8 4%11 to 15 Years 7 2% 2 1%More than 16 years 3 1% 0 0%
Select Employment Data, 2013-20182013-2014 2014-2015
2017-2018
2015-2016
*Based on 363 respondents2016-2017
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Program (n=130) Total Percentage Program Total PercentageAsia 4 3.1% International Affairs & Development 23 17.7%Conflict & Conflict Resolution 11 8.5% International Economic Affairs 5 3.8%Europe and Eurasia (including Russia) 2 1.5% International Law & Organizations 14 10.8%Global Energy & Environmental Policy 8 6.2% Middle East 4 3.1%Global Gender Policy 6 4.6% Nuclear Policy 1 0.8%Global Health 1 0.0% Technology & International Affairs 2 1.5%International Security Studies 38 29.2% U.S. Foreign Policy 15 11.5%
Program Employment Data Total Percentage Program Employment Data Total PercentageAsia 4 Global Energy & Environmental Policy 8 PercentageNon-Profit 1 25.0% Non-Profit 2 25.0%Private 2 50.0% Private 2 25.0%Public 0 0.0% Public 2 25.0%Further Education 1 25.0% Further Education 1 12.5%Currently Looking 0 0.0% Unknown 1 12.5%Not Currently Looking 0 0.0% Currently Looking 0 0.0%Conflict & Conflict Resolution 11 Percentage Global Gender Policy 6 PercentageNon-Profit 4 36.4% Non-Profit 3 50.0%Private 1 9.1% Private 2 33.3%Public 3 27.3% Public 1 16.7%Currently Looking 3 27.3% Currently Looking 0 0.0%Not Currently Looking 0 0.0% Global Health 1 PercentageEurope and Eurasia (including Russia) 2 Percentage Non-Profit 0 0.0%Non-Profit 0 0.0% Private 1 100.0%Private 1 50.0% Public 0 0.0%Public 1 50.0% Currently Looking 0 0.0%Currently Looking 0 0.0%
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Appendix A
International Affairs & Development 23 Percentage Middle East 4 PercentageNon-Profit 10 43.5% Non-Profit 1 25.0%Private 3 13.0% Private 0 0.0%Public 5 21.7% Public 2 50.0%Further Education 1 4.3% Currently Looking 1 25.0%Currently Looking 1 4.3% Nuclear Policy 1 PercentageNot Currently Looking 1 4.3% Non-Profit 0 0.0%Unknown 1 4.3% Private 1 100.0%International Economic Affairs 5 Percentage Public 0 0.0%Non-Profit 1 20.0% Currently Looking 0 0.0%Private 4 80.0% Technology & International Affairs 2 PercentagePublic 0 0.0% Non-Profit 0 0.0%Further Education 0 0.0% Private 1 50.0%Currently Looking 0 0.0% Public 1 50.0%International Law & Organizations 14 Percentage Currently Looking 0 0.0%Non-Profit 1 7.1% U.S. Foreign Policy 15 PercentagePrivate 4 28.6% Non-Profit 5 33.3%Public 7 50.0% Private 3 20.0%Currently Looking 1 7.1% Public 6 40.0%Unknown 1 7.1% Currently Looking 1 6.7%International Security Studies 38 PercentageNon-Profit 9 23.7%Private 13 34.2%Public 12 31.6%Other 1 2.6%Currently Looking 2 5.3%Unknown 1 2.6%
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Appendix A
Total International Student Graduates 53
Responses to Survey53
100%Sector # % of
Employed (n=42)
Employed 42 79% Non-Profit 17 40%Further Education/Research 4 8% Private 14 33%Currently Looking 6 11% Public 10 24%Not Currently Looking 1 2% Unspecified 1 2%
Sector BreakdownNon-Profit Sector 17 100% Respondents 42 100%Conflict Resolution/Human Rights 4 24% New Job Since Graduation 40 95%Development Assistance/Public Health 0 0% Returning to Previous Employer 2 5%Foundations/Professional/Trade Assoc. 4 24%Public Interest/Research/Think Tanks 7 41%University/Education 0 0% Respondents 7 100%Other 2 12% Internship/Co-op/Volunteer 0 0%
GSCD/GSS Program 3 43%Networking/Referral 2 29%
Private Sector 14 100% Foreign Service Officer 0 0%Aerospace/Technology/Telecommunications 2 12% USAjobs.gov 0 0%Consulting/Government Contracting 7 53% Social Media 0 0%Financial Services/Trade 1 12% General Job/Corp Site 2 29%Health Care 0 3% PMF 0 0%Law 0 5% Other 0 0%Media 2 6%Other (Incl. self- and temporary emp.) 2 9%
Respondents 43 100%Public Sector 10 100% None 15 35%Development Assistance/Advocacy Group 0 0% 1 to 3 Years 21 49%Foreign Government 3 30% 4 to 6 Years 4 9%Multilateral Organizations 6 60% 7 to 10 Years 3 7%State/Local Government 1 10% 11 to 15 Years 0 0%U.S. Government 0 0%U.S. Military 0 0%Other 0 0%
Employment by Sector
New or Previous Job
Source of New Job Since Graduation
Years of Work Experience Prior to Elliott School
International Student Employment Information
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