Outcome Data

When asked about how long it took them to complete their degrees, whether or not they’re employed in church or parachurch ministry, or enrolled/planning to enroll in graduate school, here’s what they shared: 

“As an adult learner, I spent 10 semesters working towards my degree and am currently serving as pastor of West Springfield Baptist Church in West Springfield, Pennsylvania.  I am also employed by the Pennsylvania Council of Churches and serving as the summer chaplain of the Tuttle Point Campground in Linesville, PA. I just completed my first year in Liberty University’s Master of Divinity program in Christian Ministries and Church Leadership.” Louis Powers ‘24

“I spent four years at Malone, and I completed my degree in pastoral ministry in six semesters because I started my college education in a different major. I’ll be starting a paid internship at Five Stones Community Church in the fall of 2025, and I’m currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Ashland Theological Seminary.”  Eddie Johnson ‘24

“I completed my degree in two years and now work as the Student Director at RiverTree Lake in Hartville” Gracie Ledford

Of the recent sample polled, graduates from December 2023, May 2024, and August 2024

• 89% graduated from Malone in four years or less 
• 77.8% are employed in a position related to their field of study
• 33% are currently attending or will be attending graduate school in Summer 2025 or Fall 2025
• 11% have been accepted into law school and will be enrolling part-time while working full-time
• 100% are either employed in a field related to their position or are/will be attending law or grad school

(N=43 Likert Style survey)

More than 60% of graduating business majors indicate they plan to further their education.

15% of our business majors transferred to Malone with more than 20 credit hours.

79% of graduating business majors agreed that courses were offered frequently enough for timely completion of the degree.

83% of graduates indicated the courses they took in the business department were well taught.

60% of graduates indicated their program of study was challenging.

72% of graduates indicated that their program of study was stimulating.

90% of students indicated they understood the application of the Learning Objectives.

77% of students believed ample time was devoted to explaining the significance of Learning Objectives.

91% of the students agreed that the curriculum was relevant to their academic needs.

84% of the students agreed that the curriculum was relevant to their professional needs.

98% of the students agreed that they had the academic competencies to satisfactorily complete the courses.

95% of the students stated that their advisor was available to meet with them

86% of the students stated they knew what was required of them each week.

95% of the students indicated the course/term length was appropriate for the courses.

Internship results (Connecting classroom learning to vocation)

100% of marketing majors completed an internship in their field of study.

100% of finance majors completed an internship in their field of study.

100% of accounting majors completed an internship in their field of study.

100% of sport management majors completed an internship in their field of study.

100% of hospitality and tourism majors completed an internship in their field of study.

More than 150 students in the Division of Business and Technologies completed an internship between 2022 and 2024.

Glo-Bus results

Malone business students compete against students all over the world in an online business strategy simulation. Each semester the top 100 teams in the world are identified based on overall results. From 2014 to 2024, Malone had 40 teams finish in the top 100 during the competing semester.

1. Students have completed internships at such sites as Stark County Probate Court, Stark County Family Court, Asset Protection at Target, Canton Police Department, Ranger Explorer at Stark County Parks, Stark County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol
2. Graduates from this program have careers working within the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Canton Police Department, the Massillon Police Department, the Federal Correctional Institution Elkton, and as a Probation Officer at the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center

1. Recent graduates have gained (a) admission to graduate school in psychology, counseling, law, and medical fields, and/or (b) employment in case management, clinical psychology, counseling, school psychology or school counseling, law enforcement, law, addictions counseling, and research settings. 
2. Graduates have been hired by the Hartville Migrant Center, Maranatha Family Counseling, MAGNET, Sentier Psychotherapy, Great Lakes Mental Health, Shorter University, Competition Bureau Canada, George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, and CommQuest Services. 
3. Students have received graduate training in Psychology, Law, Counseling, and related fields at The Ohio State University, Kent State University, The University of Akron, Youngstown State University, Alliant International University, and Minnesota State University.
4. Students have been challenged to contemplate the connections among Christian faith, learning, and living. This has led students and graduates to work in ministry/church settings, such as GriefShare and Youth for Christ.
5. Preparing students to serve in their future educational, career, and personal endeavors through field placement in behavioral and mental health settings (private practices and agencies) like The Gentle Shepherd and Spring Haven Counseling Center, school districts including Jackson Local Schools, and at organizations such as GiGi’s Playhouse, Pregnancy Choices for Me, Canton Friendship Center, Mercy Hospice, X-Excel, and En-Rich-Ment.

1. Developing students’ knowledge across a range of areas within psychology, with an emphasis in applied and practical mental health careers, e.g., chemical dependency counseling. This has led students to graduate training and employment in clinical mental health and addictions counseling settings and to certification as chemical dependency counseling assistants, with employers such as New Destiny Treatment Center and graduate training in Malone University’s Counseling Program and at Ashland University.
2. Challenging students to contemplate the connections among Christian faith, learning, and living, which has led students to work in Christian school and daycare settings, Christian counseling, and chemical dependency counseling.
3. Preparing students to serve in their future educational, career, and personal endeavors through field placement at sites like CommQuest Services, Sandy Valley Local School District, and New Destiny Treatment Center.

1. Developing students’ knowledge across a broad range of areas within psychology. Students compete graduate training at Malone University and have gained employment in such settings as Massillon Local Schools and AmeriCorps. 
2. Challenging students to contemplate the connections among Christian faith, learning, and living, with practicums and internships at sites like The Gentle Shepherd and Spring Haven Counseling Center.
3. Preparing students to serve in their future educational, career, and personal endeavors, with emphasis on preparation for licensure and a career in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling. 

100% of the students have passed all 10 competencies in both the online SWK and ground SWK programs.

100% of the students have passed all 10 competencies in both the online SWK and ground SWK programs.

1. Employment rate for graduates is 90% or greater, with many alumni being hired by their internship sites before graduation.
2. Licensure exam pass rate on the first attempt for Ohio students was 90%.
3. Students have access to a database of clinical sites and supervisors that are supportive of Malone students’ professional development. 

1. Employment rate for graduates is 75% or greater with many alumni securing employment in the field post graduation. Some alumni choose to wait to seek a School Counseling position in the future, because they are not ready to leave their current role, like that of classroom teacher.
2. Licensure exam pass rate on the first attempt for Ohio students was 80%.
3. Students have access to a database of school sites and supervisors that are supportive of Malone students’ professional development.

1. Employment rate for graduates is 90% or greater, with many alumni being hired by their internship sites before graduation.
2. Licensure exam pass rate on the first attempt for Ohio students was 90% for the NCE and 80% for the OAE040.
3. Students have access to a database of clinical and school sites and supervisors that are supportive of Malone students’ professional development.