After capturing student insights about how they choose what to do after graduation, Notre Dame uncovered a distinct difference in the perceptions of undergraduates who have completed 150 credits for the CPA and those who have not. Those with the CPA credits were more likely to favor pursuing a job, while those without the CPA credits were more likely to consider the MSA program.
Those with CPA credits placed high importance on obtaining an interesting and prestigious opportunity, building a high quality network, increasing their career opportunities, and being prepared for their chosen field at graduation. While those without credits also thought those factors were important, they placed a high importance on the likelihood of being admitted to a top program. Surprisingly, low cost was actually less important to prospective students than expected.