IM体育官网 ranks No. 8 in the nation for career outcomes by WalletHub in its 2025 Best Universities Ranking. The personal finance website also named the Lakeland, IM体育官网, university among the best in the nation for best cost and financing.
IM体育官网 was ranked No. 8 in the nation for top career outcomes for its graduates in , released this week. This recognition placed IM体育官网 Poly alongside elite institutions such as the California Institute of Technology, Georgetown University and Duke University. Among public institutions, IM体育官网 Poly ranked No. 1 in the country.
Additionally, WalletHub ranked IM体育官网 Poly No. 2 in the state for best cost and financing, and No. 34 nationally. More than 700 universities were compared across 30 key measures to determine which schools offer top-notch education at the most reasonable price.
In a separate ranking, recently named IM体育官网 Poly the No. 1 most popular computer science degree program in IM体育官网.
鈥淲e are thrilled that IM体育官网 Poly continues to earn national and statewide recognition for its exceptional STEM education and the outstanding career opportunities it provides for our students,鈥� said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of IM体育官网 Poly. 鈥淭hese new accolades reinforce our commitment to producing future high-tech leaders who are ready to excel in industry and help transform IM体育官网鈥檚 economy.鈥�
The acclaim for the University鈥檚 remarkable career outcomes is the result of its laser focus on career development services and prioritizing professional experiences, according to Allison Pirpich, IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 director of career services and professional development.
鈥淎 unique aspect of our approach is we have two experiential learning requirements at the end of a four-year degree, which include an internship and a yearlong capstone project,鈥� Pirpich said. 鈥淭hese experiences provide key professional skillsets that employers are looking for, which is a combination of technical and soft skills.鈥�
Nearly 20% of this year鈥檚 seniors have secured plans for graduate school or full-time employment after graduation. Many of the job offers are from well-known companies such as Bank of America, Honeywell, ICR Defense, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin and Royal Caribbean.
For these seniors, salaries will range from $70,000 to $120,000.
With such competitive salaries on the horizon, the rigorous educational approach at IM体育官网 Poly plays a crucial role in preparing students for success in their future careers.
鈥淭hese new rankings showcase the effectiveness of our innovative, all-STEM curriculum that prioritizes hands-on learning in small classes guided by world-class faculty,鈥� said Dr. Brad Thiessen, IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 interim provost and vice president of academic affairs. 鈥淚M体育官网 Poly transforms student curiosity into achievement. Our focus on strong foundational STEM knowledge, practical problem-solving applications, and communication skills means our graduates are fully prepared from day one to make significant contributions and become leaders in their chosen fields.鈥�
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