The Gallup Organization surveyed nearly 10,000 NAU graduates and the results were compared to a representative sample of more than 70,000 college graduates, as well as graduates from peer institutions, and regional competitor schools.

NAU alumni are thriving and they’re happy they earned their degree from NAU

Northern Arizona University graduates agree that their NAU experience has had an important impact on their lives today. According to the Strada-Gallup survey conducted in 2018, NAU alumni are thriving in more well-being elements than alumni from comparison schools.

Measuring alumni well-being and workplace engagement helps NAU understand the long-term outcomes of an NAU degree, in effect, giving us the opportunity to assess our success and opportunities in preparing Lumberjack students for meaningful lives and careers.

A look into Lumberjack life

The Strada-Gallup Well-being Index measures long-term success by looking at graduates’ workplace engagement and overall well-being based on satisfaction in five key dimensions of well-being: having a sense of purpose, having social connections, having a sense of community, having financial security, and having health and physical energy on a daily basis.

How does NAU stack up?

NAU enriches lives and creates opportunities

NAU business students discussing proposal in conference room

90%

of NAU alumni said if they had to do it all over again, they would still attend NAU to obtain their degree

NAU supports the student experience

NAU students in Yuma on the computer in the cafeteria.

9 out of 10

alumni strongly agree or agree that they had at least one professor who made them excited to learn

NAU provides the best education, in the best place, at the best value

79%

of alumni strongly agree or agree their education was worth the cost

77%

National Peers

79%

Regional Competitors

NAU contributes to a better-prepared and better-educated workforce

66%

of alumni strongly agree or agree they felt prepared for life outside of NAU.

61%

National Peers

58%

Regional Competitors

NAU alumni strongly agree that the university is inclusive and strengthens community through diversity of cultures, experiences, and perspectives.

NAU shapes the future for a brighter tomorrow

58%

of alumni are likely to recommend NAU

42%

National Peers

48%

Regional Competitors

 

Well-being measurements used in the survey

  • Purpose well-being: liking what you do each day and being motivated to achieve your goals
  • Social well-being: having strong and supportive relationships and love in your life
  • Financial well-being: managing your economic life to reduce stress and increase security
  • Community well-being: liking where you live, feeling safe, and having pride in your community
  • Physical well-being: having good health and enough energy to get things done daily