Elliott School of International Affairs
Graduate Student Career Development
The George Washington University
December 2009-August 2010
Graduate Employment Survey Report
Dec 2009-Aug 2010 Graduate Employment Survey Report
Total Graduates
341
100%
Responses to Survey
Employed
Further Education/Research
Considering multiple offers/Currently
looking
Sector Breakdown
318
283
20
15
93%
89%
6%
5%
Employment by
Sector
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Non-Profit Sector
Conflict Resolution/Human Rights
Development Assistance
Foundations/ Professional/Trade Assoc.
International Development
Public Interest /Research /Think Tanks
University/Education
Other
85
4
19
17
5
27
7
6
30%
5%
22%
20%
6%
32%
8%
7%
Average Salary
$39,000-$52,000
$30,000-$40,000
$36,000-$46,000
$45,000-$55,000
$30,000-$40,000
$41,000-$51,000
$41,000-$51,000
$46,000-$56,000
Private Sector
Aerospace/technology
Consulting
Defense Contracting
Energy
Financial Services/Trade
Health Care
Media
Other*
69
9
39
0
0
2
4
8
7
24%
13%
57%
0%
0%
3%
6%
12%
10%
Average Salary
$55,000-$67,000
$53,000-$63,000
$58,000-$68,000
N/A
N/A
$60,000-$70,000
$45,000-$55,000
$40.000-$50,000
>$100,000
129
8
7
19
7
73
6
9
46%
6%
5%
15%
5%
57%
5%
7%
Average Salary
$53,000-$69,000
$50,000-$60,000
$50,000-$60,000
$57,000-$67,000
$40,000-$50,000
$52,000-$62,000
$58,000-$68,000
$70,000-$80,000
*Incl. Self-Employed & Temp Agencies
Public Sector
Development Assistance
Foreign Government
Multilateral Organizations
State/Local Government
U.S. Government
U.S. Military
Other
283
#
85
69
129
Respondents
% of Employed
30%
24%
46%
Average Salary
$39,000-$52,000
$55,000-$67,000
$53,000-$69,000
Source of Job
New Job Since Graduation
% of Respondents
Total
#
156
127
283
Specific Source of Job
Previous/Current Job
Internship/Co-op/Volunteer
ESCC
Opportunity Knocks
USAJobs.gov
Employment Agency
Self-Employed
Corporate Website
Gwork
Faculty/Staff Referral
Elliott School Alumni
Foreign Service Officer
Other Referral
Other Fellowship
Conference/Event
Pickering Fellowship
Pres. Mgmt. Fellow
Nat'l Security Edu. Prog
Total
#
127
34
34
1
10
2
4
14
6
36
3
6
0
2
2
1
1
0
283
% of New Job
45%
12%
12%
0%
4%
1%
1%
5%
2%
13%
1%
2%
0%
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
100%
Returning to Previous Employer
55%
45%
100%
Years of Work Experience Prior to Elliott School
None
103
32%
1 to 3 Years
144
45%
4 to 6 Years
45
14%
7 to 10 Years
16
5%
11 to 15 Years
5
2%
More than 16 years
5
2%
Total
318
100%
Elliott School Graduate Student Employment Information by Degree
Degree
318 Survey Respondents
MA
MIPP
MIS
MA/MBA
MA/MPH
MA/JD
Certificate Program
Total
291
14
4
7
1
0
1
Percentage
92%
4%
1%
2%
0.50%
0%
0.50%
Avg Salary Range
$49,000-$59,000
$72,000-$82,000
$50,000-$60,000
$70,000-$80,000
N/A**
N/A**
N/A**
Degree Employment Data
Total Percentage
Certificate
1
Non-Profit
0
0%
Private
0
0%
Public
0
0%
Further Education
0
0%
Considering/Currently Looking 1
100%
Avg Salary Range
Degree Employment Data
MA
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Considering/Currently Looking
Total
291
81
64
121
18
7
Percentage
28%
22%
42%
6%
2%
$49,000-$59,000
$39,000-$49,000
$55,000-$65,000
$52,000-$62,000
N/A
N/A
MA/MPH
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Considering/Currently Looking
1
1
0
0
0
0
Percentage
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
N/A**
N/A**
N/A**
N/A**
N/A**
N/A**
Int'l Policy & Practice (MIPP)
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Considering/Currently Looking
14
1
2
6
1
4
Percentage
7%
14%
43%
7%
29%
$72,000-$82,000
$60,000-$70,000
N/A**
$75,000-$85,000
N/A
N/A
MA/JD Program
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Considering/Currently Looking
0
0
0
0
0
0
Percentage
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
N/A**
N/A**
N/A**
N/A**
N/A**
N/A**
MA/MBA Program
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Considering/Currently Looking
N/A** Information not provided
7
1
3
1
0
2
Percentage
14%
43%
14%
0%
29%
$70,000-$80,000
$70,000-$80,000
$70,000-$80,000
N/A**
N/A
N/A
MIS
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Considering/Currently Looking
4
0
1
2
0
1
Percentage
0%
25%
50%
0%
25%
$50,000-$60,000
N/A**
N/A**
$50,000-$60,000
N/A**
N/A**
N/A**
N/A**
N/A**
N/A**
N/A**
Elliott School Graduate Student Employment Information by program
Program
Asian Studies
European & Eurasian Studies
International Affairs
Int'l Development Studies
International Policy & Practice (MIPP)
Global Communications
Program Employment Data
Asian Studies
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Not Specified
Further Education
Currently Looking
European & Eurasian Studies
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Currently Looking
International Affairs
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Currently Looking
International Science & Technology Policy
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Currently Looking
Security Policy Studies
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Currently Looking
Middle Eastern Studies
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Currently Looking
N/A** Information not provided
Total
14
12
135
33
12
5
Total
14
4
3
4
0
1
2
12
5
3
4
0
0
135
29
25
57
16
7
8
6
1
1
0
0
51
6
14
30
0
1
15
4
3
7
0
1
Percentage
4%
4%
42%
10%
4%
2%
Avg Salary Range
$60,000-$70,000
$50,000 - $60,000
$48,000 - $58,000
$41,000 - $51,000
$75,000 - $85,000
$60,000 - $70,000
Percentage
29%
21%
29%
0%
7%
14%
Percentage
42%
25%
33%
0%
0%
Percentage
21%
19%
42%
12%
5%
Percentage
75%
13%
13%
0%
0%
Percentage
12%
27%
59%
0%
2%
Percentage
27%
20%
47%
0%
6%
$60,000-$70,000
N/A**
$70,000-$80,000
$50,000-$60,000
$50,000 - $60,000
$60,000-$70,000
$63,000-$73,000
$40,000-$50,000
$48,000 - $58,000
$41,000-$51,000
$52,000-$62,000
$50,000-$60,000
$60,000 - $70,000
$47,500-$57,000
N/A**
$60,000-$70,000
$55,000 - $65,000
$40,000-$50,000
$63,000-$73,000
$50,000 - $60,000
$50,000 - $60,000
$40,000-$50,000
$58,000-$68,000
$50,000-$60,000
318 Survey Respondents
Program
Total Percentage Avg Salary Range
Int'l Trade & Investment Policy 20
6%
$57,000 - $67,000
Latin Amer. & Hem. Studies
9
3%
$40,000 - $50,000
Int'l Sci & Tech Policy
8
3%
$60,000 - $70,000
Security Policy Studies
51
16%
$55,000 - $65,000
International Studies
4
1%
$50,000 - $60,000
Middle East Studies
15
5%
$50,000 - $60,000
Program Employment Data
Total
Int'l Development
33 Percentage $41,000 - $51,000
Non-Profit
19
58%
$37,000-$47,000
Private
5
15%
$60,000-$70,000
Public
9
27%
$43,000-$53,000
Further Education
0
0%
Currently Looking
0
0%
Int'l Trade & Investment
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Currently Looking
Latin Amer. & Hem. Studies
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Currently Looking
International Policy & Practice
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Currently Looking
International Studies
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Currently Looking
Global Communications
Non-Profit
Private
Public
Further Education
Currently Looking
20
0
6
11
1
2
9
2
1
3
1
2
12
1
3
7
1
0
4
0
1
2
0
1
5
1
2
2
Percentage
0%
30%
55%
5%
10%
Percentage
22%
11%
33%
11%
22%
Percentage
8%
25%
58%
8%
0%
Percentage
0%
25%
50%
0%
25%
Percentage
20%
40%
40%
0
0%
$57,000 - $67,000
N/A**
$63,000-$73,000
$53,000-$63,000
$40,000 - $50,000
$30,000 $40,000
$50,000-$60,000
$55,000-$65,000
$75,000 - $85,000
N/A**
N/A**
$75,000-$85,000
$50,000 - $60,000
N/A**
$50,000-$60,000
$60,000 - $70,000
N/A**
$50,000-$60,000
$70,000-$80,000
Employment Status Information
Considering/Currently
Looking
5%
Further
Education/Research
6%
Employed
89%
Employment By Sector
Public
46%
Non Profit
30%
Private
24%
Non Profit Sector Detail
Other
7%
Conflict
ResolutionHuman
Rights
5%
University/Education
8%
Public Interest/
Research /Think Tanks
32%
Development
Assistance
22%
`
Foundations/
Professional/Trade
Assoc.
20%
International
Development
6%
Private Sector Detail
Aerospace/technology
13%
Other*
10%
Media
12%
Health Care
6%
```
Consulting
56%
Financial Services/Trade
3%
Public Sector Detail
Development
Assistance
6%
U.S. Military
5%
Foreign Government
5%
Other
7%
Multilateral
Organizations
15%
State/Local
Government
5%
U.S. Government
57%
Years of Work Experience Prior to Elliott School
11 to 15 Years
2%
7 to 10 Years
5%
4 to 6 Years
14%
1 to 3 Years
45%
More than 16 years
2%
None
32%
Comparative Analysis of Data over Time in Select Categories
Graduation Totals
# of Grads
Total # of Graduates
279
Non-Responses
17
Responses
262
Employment Totals
# of Responses
Employed
226
Further Education
14
Still Looking
22
Employment by Sector # of Grads
Non-Profit
58
Private
79
Public
89
Not Specified
0
Years of Experience
# of Grads
None
71
1 to 3 Years
119
4 to 6 Years
34
7 to 10 Years
11
11 to 15 Years
3
More than 16 years
3
2004-2005
Percentage
100%
6%
94%
Percentage
86%
5%
8%
Percentage
26%
35%
39%
0%
Percentage
30%
40%
17%
7%
4%
4%
# of Grads
254
25
229
# of Responses
212
7
10
Avg. Salary
# of Grads
$35,000-$45,000
56
$45,000-$55,000
76
$45,000-$55,000
83
N/A
0
# of Grads
68
92
38
15
8
8
2007-2008
Graduation Totals
2005-2006
Percentage
100%
10%
90%
Percentage
93%
3%
4%
Percentage
26%
36%
39%
0%
Percentage
30%
40%
17%
5%
4%
4%
# of Grads
263
21
242
Avg. Salary
$38,000-$48,000
$52,000-$53,000
$45,000-$55,000
N/A
2006-2007
Percentage
100%
8%
92%
# of Responses
Percentage
222
7
12
92%
3%
5%
# of Grads
55
61
91
0
# of Grads
68
92
38
15
8
8
Percentage
27%
29%
44%
0%
Percentage
30%
40%
17%
7%
3%
3%
$70,000-$79,999
$60,000-$69,999
N/A
2009-2010
2008-2009
# of Grads
Percentage
# of Grads
Percentage
# of Grads
Percentage
Total # of Graduates
282
100%
320
100%
341
100%
Non-Responses
22
8%
20
6%
23
7%
Responses
260
92%
300
94%
318
93%
Employment Totals
Avg. Salary
$40,000-$49,000
# of Responses
Percentage
# of Responses
Percentage
# of Responses
Percentage
Employed
213
82%
256
86%
283
89%
Further Education
11
4%
13
4%
20
6%
Still Looking
36
14%
31
10%
15
5%
Employment by Sector
# of Grads
Percentage
Avg. Salary
# of Grads
Percentage
Avg. Salary
# of Grads
Percentage
Avg. Salary
Non-Profit
Private
Public
53
62
89
9
# of Grads
65
124
35
18
9
9
25%
29%
42%
4%
Percentage
26%
48%
13%
7%
3%
3%
$40,000-$50,000
$60,000-$70,000
$52,000-$62,000
81
63
110
32%
25%
43%
$37,000-$47,000
$61,000-$71,000
$54,000-$64,000
85
69
129
30%
24%
46%
$39,000-$52,000
$55,000-$67,000
$53,000-$69,000
# of Grads
65
139
45
29
12
10
Percentage
22%
46%
15%
10%
4%
3%
# of Grads
103
144
45
16
5
5
Percentage
32%
45%
14%
5%
2%
2%
Years of Experience
None
1 to 3 Years
4 to 6 Years
7 to 10 Years
11 to 15 Years
More than 16 years
Elliott School of International Affairs
Organizations Where December 2009-August 2010 Graduates Work
Asian Studies
Bridge Award Fellow, The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)
Case Manager, Altegrity Risk International
Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton
Graduate Research Assistant, Global Resources Center
Intelligence Analyst, Department of Defense
Program Associate, United States-China Policy Foundation (USCPF)
Research Associate at RWR, Inc.
European and Eurasian Studies
Director, International Alumni Relations, GWU
Exec Aide, Div of the VP for Academic Affairs, Faculty Recruitment
Field Operations and Finance Associate, IREX
Foreign Service Officer, Department of State
Mission Support Specialist (OSD, AT&L) at BAI Inc
Research Associate - CSIS, Defense Industrial Initiatives Group
Senior Analyst, Corporate Executive Board
Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton
Sr. Analyst, US Navy
International Affairs
Foreign Affairs Officer, U.S. Department of State
Adoption Officer, Department of State
Advisor, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Business Analyst, CENTRA Technology
Analyst, Department of State
Program Analyst, NSA
Analyst, US Government
Art Simon Government Relations Fellow, Bread for the World
Assistant Manager, The Tax Council & Tax Council Policy Institute
Assistant to the Director, Protocol & Int'l Affairs, Office of the Sec.
of DC
Associate, Chemonics International
International Security Specialist, American Red Cross
Management Analyst, Department of Defense
Business Manager, Development Alternatives, Inc.
Capture Management Analyst, VT Group
CEO, Pagoda Media
Communications Assistant, Federation for
American Immigration Reform
Communications Associate, Alion Science & Technology
Conference Specialist, U.S. Department of State
Congressional Affairs Analyst, Embassy of the United Arab Emirates,
Consultant - Climate Change in MENA, World Bank
International Advocacy Assistant, Amnesty International USA
Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton
Consultant, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Consultant, The World Bank
Coordinator, Transatlantic Policy Network
Data Technician, Cardiocore
Department of Defense, Office of Naval Intelligence
Development Assistant, Meridian International Center
Director of China Business Development, American Continental Group ,
Director of International Programs, CEPR
Economist, DOE
Analyst, Federal Government
International Affairs (Cont.)
Entry Political Officer, State Department - Foreign Service
Executive Assistant to President, Sikorsky Aircraft
Marketing and Strategic Pursuits, Management Systems Int'l
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
National Security Analyst, SAIC
New Media Producer, MetroStar Systems/
U.S. Dept. of State
Outreach & Training Coordinator , U.S. Department of State
Owner/Developer, Mariposa, LLC & Adama Faroh, LLC
Policy Analyst, U.S. Department of State
Principal Market Research Analyst, DynCorp International
Program Analyst, Army G8 - FDC
Program Analyst, US State Department at AAJV
Program Assistant, American Councils for International Education
Program Assistant, Office of Transition Initiatives at USAID
Program Assistant, Open Society Institute
Program Assistant, Pro-Telligent
Program Assistant/Webmaster, Atlantic Council
Program Coordinator, Institute for Public Diplomacy & Global Com
Program Coordinator, U.S. Department of State
Program Officer, Business Council for International Understanding
Grants Assistant, Department of State
Research Assistant, Stimson Center
Research Assistant at Institute of International Finance
Research Assistant, Institute for Security and Defense Analyses
Research Assistant, U.S. Committee for
Human Rights in North Korea
Research Assistant, Woodrow Wilson International
Center for Scholars
Research Associate, Defense Group Inc
Researcher Analyst, Center for a New American Security
Security Analyst, The World Bank
Senior Associate, US Affairs, High Park Group
Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton
Special Assistant, NSC
Staff Assistant, US House of Representatives- Appropriations Com
Staff Officer, DoD
Staff Officer, US Department of Defense, The Pentagon
Teacher, New York City Department of Education
Training Specialist, Foreign Service Institute
United States Institute of Peace, Research Assistant
Visa Analyst, Stanley Associates
Business Manager, Development Alternatives, Inc.
Academic Assistant, GWU
Global Government Relations Manager, Procter & Gamble
Intelligence Analyst, Special Projects ASI Group
A MEDEX Global Group Company
Intelligence Analyst, FBI
Global Communication
Communication Consultant, International Finance Group
Data Reporter, US News and World Report
Public Affairs Specialist/Press Officer, U.S. Department of State
Senior Sales Representative, Johnson & Johnson
Latin American and Hemispheric Studies
AmeriCorps VISTA Immigration Outreach Coordinator, IRC
Anti-Trafficking Specialist, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Civil Service, U.S. Department of State
Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton
Foreign Service Officer, US Dept. of State
Officer, Central Intelligence Agency
PhD candidate, University of Chicago
International Development Studies
Associate, Africa Region, Chemonics
Program Associate, Country Relations, Teach For All
Associate, GlobalGiving Foundation
Associate, The Society for International Development
Business Development Specialist, Project HOPE
Business Operations Manager, The Winkenwerder Company, LLC
Consultant, USAID & Eco-Ventures International
Desk Officer, Great Lakes & West Africa Region, Int'l Medical Corps
Development Officer, HOPE Worldwide
Eco-Tourism Consultant, ADHENO
Grants and Contracts Assistant, Population Services International
International Sales Manager, Lifetime Products
Latin America Program Assistant, Bank Information Center
Management and Program Analyst, Office of Transition Initiatives, USAID
Monitoring and Evaluation Operations Fellow , KOMAZA
Program Assistant, ABA-Section of International Law
Program Assistant, CIPE
Program Associate, Population & Development, ICRW
Program Manager, Mercy Corps
Project Manager, MPI
Research Analyst, TeleGeography
Research Associate, Chronic Poverty Research Centre
Resource Development Unit Intern, Partners of the Americas
Save the Children
Site Manager, FORGE
Staff Assistant, U.S. Senate
Teacher, Ichthus World
Translator, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
International Policy and Practice
Analyst, Defense Intelligence Agency
Communications and Publications Manager, Land O'Lakes Int'l Dev
Deputy Editor, Seoul Broadcasting System
Director of B&P at Merlin International
Financial Analyst, Internal Revenue Service
First Secretary, Embassy of Nigeria, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
First Secretary, Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affaires
Head, Economy & Business, Embassy of Ethiopia
Military Officer, DOD, Pentagon
Project Manager: Bureau of EUR, US Department of State
Student, London School of Economics
International Trade and Investment Policy
Analyst, Taylor-DeJongh
Associate Manager, Export Licensing, United Technologies Corporation
Business Development Officer, Export-Import Bank of the United States
Commercial Banking Trainee, ING
International Trade and Investment Policy (Cont.)
Economist, Bureau of Economic Analysis
Economics Affairs Officer, Eurasia Group
Field Operations Specialist, MPRI, L-3 Communications
Int'l Trade Specialist (PMF), International Trade Administration
Law School student, George Mason University
Policy Analyst, Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Procurement Intern, World Trade Organization
Professional Development Program, Northrop Grumman
Project Consultant, United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Research Assistant , Woodrow Wilson International
Center for Scholars
Research Officer, International Monetary Fund
Security Policy Studies
Program Analyst SCEP, Department of Justice
Analyst, Central Intelligence Agency
Analyst, Department of Defense, Pentagon
Analyst, SAIC
Analyst, US Government
Analyst, SRA International
Congressional Guide, US Capitol Guide Service, US Capitol
Contract Researcher, NDU
Estimating & Pricing Specialist, The Boeing Company
Foreign Affairs Specialist, US Department of Energy, NNSA
GEOINT Analyst, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Honors Policy Fellow, The Department of Homeland Security
Security Policy Studies (Cont.)
Imagery Analyst, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Intelligence & Operations Analyst, General Dynamics
Advanced Information Systems
Intelligence Analyst, DHS
Intelligence Analyst, FBI
Intelligence Analyst, USSouthCOM, DoD
Lead Operations Research Analyst, BAE Systems
Legal Assistant, Wiley Rein, LLP
National Security Analyst, CSC
Office Supervisor, GWU - Dept. of Romance, German, and
Slavic Languages and Literatures
Operations Specialist, US Department of State
Policy Analyst, Department of Transportation
PMF, Department of Defense
Program Analyst, U.S. Department of State
Program Director, The C100
Project Analyst, Department of Defense
Research Assistant at National Defense University
Research Assistant, Institute for Defense Analyses
Research Assistant/Office Manager, Program on Int'l Policy Attit.
Secretary, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
Subject Matter Expert, Rolling Bay, LLC for NNSA
Web Editor, U.S. Department of State
Middle East Studies
Analyst, US Government
Assistant at Dutko Worldwide
Confidential Assistant, Department of Homeland Security
Director / Senior Analyst, Foreign Reports Inc.
Mission Liaison Officer & Assistant to Deputy Chief of Mission,
Embassy of Jordan
National Security Policy Advisor, Third Way
Program Assistant, The Transatlantic Academy
SAS Programmer, IBM
Web Quality Assurance Coordinator, Alexander Street Press
International Science and Technology Policy
Director of Programs, Alliance for Regenerative Medicine
Executive Assistant to Leon Fuerth, Project on Forward Engagement
Junior Professional Associate, The World Bank
Research Associate, National Academy of Sciences
Research Associate, Space Studies Board, National Research Council,
The National Academies
Technical Advisor, U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation
International Studies
Consultant, Pan American Health Organization
Trainee - Financial Cooperation with Developing Countries at KfW
Intern, European Union Delegation to the US
Years of Work Experience Prior to Attending the Elliott School
of All Grads
Total responses
Experience
None
318
Number
%
103
Avg. Salary
Experience
Number
%
32%
7-10 Years
16
45% $46,000-$56,000
Employed
25
Avg. Salary
5%
Employed
46
Further Ed
2
2% N/A
Further Ed
2
13% N/A
Still looking
17
17% N/A
Still looking
2
13% N/A
5
1-3 years
144
45%
11-15 Years
Employed
125
87% $50,000-$60,000
Employed
10
156% $70,000-$80,000
2%
200% $73,000-$83,000
Further Ed
6
4% N/A
Further Ed
0
0% N/A
Still looking
8
6% N/A
Still looking
2
40% N/A
4-6 Years
45
14%
More than 16 Years
5
Employed
42
93% $54,000-$64,000
Employed
9
Further Ed
2
4% N/A
Further Ed
1
20% N/A
Still looking
1
2% N/A
Still looking
0
0% N/A
2%
180% $80,000-$90,000