Mesa State translates education into jobs

97% of graduates report that they either have jobs or are continuing their education.

89% of Mesa State graduates are Colorado residents
78% of graduates continue to reside and work in Colorado
76% of our graduates are employed in their field of study
58% are earning $25,000 or more in their first year of employment
Overall graduates report a 92% satisfaction rate with their education at Mesa State.

A Mesa State education can increase lifetime earning power.

Census bureau data show that the average annual income of a male aged 25 and older with a bachelor's degree is $53,152, compared with the average annual income of $29,958 for high school graduates. Over a 40 year period, this difference totals nearly $1 million more for the college graduate. Whereas the holder of a professional degree earns $3.2 million more than high school graduates.

Students are finding that Mesa State is not only a great educational buy, but that it also provides a student-focused learning envionment that is condusive to gaining hands-on, real world experience.

Mesa State's enrollment has increased nearly 19% since 2000, making it one the fastest growing four-year institutions in Colorado. With a record enrollment of 6,181 students, Mesa State grew by more than 7% in just one year and this rapid growth trend is projected to continue.

Mesa State's Nursing Department helps meet the nation, state and region's demand for nurses.

Our nursing program is accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, as well as the Colorado State Board of Nursing. This program is designed for high school graduates, associate and diploma RN's and LPN's. The four-year program provides educational experiences to prepare a professional nurse generalist to practice in a variety of health care settings and will also provide a nurse with the foundation for graduate study in nursing. Graduates of this program have maintained a 90-100% pass rate on the National Council for Licensure Examination (NCLEX), the examination RNs must pass to obtain a license to practice.

Mesa State is connecting Colorado to the future through information technology.

America will need an additional 2.6 million information technology professionals by 2006. To meet this demand, Mesa State offers a computer information systems degree and a computer science degree. Mesa State has also developed strategic partnerships with Grand Valley-based companies and public agencies to ensure that our graduates have the practical training and the teamwork, communications,and critical thinking skills needed by today's employers.

Mesa State enriches western Colorado's cultural life.

Mesa State provides western Colorado residents with the opportunity to enjoy the kind of world-class art and entertainment normally found only in urban areas. More than 20,000 people attend visit our campus for cultural events, including art receptions, theatre performances and vocal and instrumental music concerts.

Mesa State brings an culturally diverse perspective to the Grand Valley. Home to a number of international students, Mesa State enriches intellectual life and fosters multicultural understanding. Mesa State presents Grand Valley residents with opportunities for international experiences and travel abroad. Three Mesa State faculty members were selected for Fulbright Scholarships for worldwide teaching and research in the past year.

 

Mesa State equips students with workforce skills.

Mesa State has a long-standing involvement in workforce development. Mesa State enrolls approximately 750 students in associate-degree level occupational and technical programs, thus equipping them with practical skills that make them productive employees immediately upon graduation. Mesa State also offers Lifelong Learning courses through the Community Education Centon the Bishop Campus, which promotes community development.

 

A Masters of Business Administration program is conveniently offered.

The Mesa State College MBA is a challenging program designed to prepare graduates to manage organizations in a changing world. The skills and knowledge acquired and developed during the program can help any individual contribute more effectively to society. The program is offered at night for the convenience of working students.

 

The Mesa State Library puts vast resources at your fingertips.

Grand Valley and regional community members may access books, periodicals, and other information resources. The Mesa State Tomlinson Library is the largest academic library between Salt Lake City and Denver, with over 300,000 books, 855 print journals, 700,000 microforms, 14,000 maps, and 10,000 audio visual items. The library subscribes to over 50 online databases, with access to over 12,000 journal articles online as well as over 7,000 e-books and 637 e-journals. The Tomlinson Library is open 90 hours a week, can seat 550 students, and has 90 computer stations.

 

Pride in Mesa State Athletics.

Mesa State teams have won more than 50 conference championships. Mesa State was honored this past fall as being one of the best when it comes to graduating its student athletes. The graduation rate for student athletes was 36% higher than the overall student body average and 34% higher than the class of 2001.