Industry
Professionally, the health care industry, the consulting industry, and the health care services industry are popular business areas among Villanova alumni. The financial services industry registers as the most common industry among alumni. In line with impressive SAT scores, Villanova grads also report top-earning positions in the workforce. Graduates of Villanova earn $77K on average.
Gender
After graduation, disparities in salary rise to the surface — males earn an average $84K per year compared to females' $70K.
Jobs
The Villanova alumni who make the most are Human Resources Directors; they report a median pay of around $84K. Mechanical Engineers and Human Resources Managers draw in a fair amount as well — $76K and approximately $72K, respectively. Relative to other positions, compensation dwindles for Human Resources Generalists; alumni in this role face average salaries of about $56K.
Locations
Philadelphia, Pa. is filled with Villanova grads. With a median salary of $95K, Wilmington, Del. represents the highest-paid city popular among Villanova grads. The city with the lowest median paycheck frequented by Villanova alumni is Washington, DC, where earnings average $73K. In addition, grads flock to New York, N.Y. as well as Boston, Mass.
Degree Major
Former Wildcats who fare the best in terms of salary hold a Master of Computer Science (MCS) and earn a median salary of $131K per year. A B.A. in Communication is less advantageous in terms of earnings; alums with this degree are the lowest earners with a median annual pay of $49K.
Skills
Many Villanova grads have knowledge of Project Management, with roughly a seventh of alumni using this program on the clock. Former Wildcats with Operations Management experience garner salaries that are 17 percent more than other grads' salaries. Demonstrated ability in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and Data Analysis rank among leading skills as well.
Benefits and Perks
Only one-third of alumni for this school enjoy paid vacation days and about one-fifth of alumni get paid sick time. Most grads opt for a 401(k) to save for retirement. Health benefits extend to a large number of respondents, and a strong majority of respondents also receive dental coverage. Other benefits that Villanova University alumni receive are a casual working environment, life insurance, a company-subsidized cell phone, and tuition reimbursement.
Related Schools
Among alumni of similar schools, DeSales University grads (who make an average of about $68K) earn salaries most similar to Villanova alumni. Other schools similar to Villanova include Eastern University, Saint Joseph's University, and Philadelphia University.
