Preparing Malone Pioneers for God’s calling on their lives
The 21st century workforce needs entry-level candidates who demonstrate critical thinking, strong written and oral communication, and problem-solving skills. College graduates must now anticipate making multiple job and career changes in their lifetimes, and we equip our students to be nimble and creative servant leaders who bring the light of Christ wherever they go.
Recent Bible, Theology, and Ministry Outcomes
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
Recent History and Political Science Outcomes
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
Division of Business and Technologies: Summary of statements from Peregrine exit survey
(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.
Division of Social & Behavioral Sciences: Quality Outcomes – Metrics
Criminal and Restorative Justice
- 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
- 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
Psychology
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Applied Psychology
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Psychology or Applied Psychology to MAED in Graduate Counseling
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Social Work
100% of the students have passed all 10 competencies in both the online SWK and ground SWK programs.
Social Work to MAED in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
100% of the students have passed all 10 competencies in both the online SWK and ground SWK programs.
MAEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Employment rate for graduates is 90% or greater, with many alumni being hired by their internship sites before graduation.
- Licensure exam pass rate on the first attempt for Ohio students was 90%.
- Students have access to a database of clinical sites and supervisors that are supportive of Malone students’ professional development.
MAEd in School Counseling
- 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.
- Licensure exam pass rate on the first attempt for Ohio students was 80%.
- Students have access to a database of school sites and supervisors that are supportive of Malone students’ professional development.
MAEd in Dual Counseling Programs (CMHC + SC Programs)
- Employment rate for graduates is 90% or greater, with many alumni being hired by their internship sites before graduation.
- Licensure exam pass rate on the first attempt for Ohio students was 90% for the NCE and 80% for the OAE040.
- Students have access to a database of clinical and school sites and supervisors that are supportive of Malone students’ professional development.
Graduate by Program Area
Undergraduate program completers
| DEPARTMENT | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 |
| Bible, Theology, and Ministry | 19 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 |
| Business and Technologies | 73 | 100 | 67 | 84 | 109 | 80 | 56 |
| Business and Technologies: Management Studies | 68 | 84 | 56 | 43 | 34 | 20 | 14 |
| Communication, Visual, and Performing Arts | 22 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Counseling and Psychology | 13 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
| Education | 32 | 26 | 27 | 14 | 31 | 21 | 27 |
| English | 16 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 8 |
| History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences | 13 | 9 | 13 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 19 |
| Music | 16 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Natural Sciences | 38 | 31 | 25 | 41 | 37 | 37 | 42 |
| Nursing | 49 | 52 | 49 | 44 | 43 | 22 | 21 |
| Social Work | 20 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 18 |
| Other, Interdepartmental | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 12 |
| Number per year includes Aug., Dec., and May grads: ex. – 2022-23 includes Aug. 2022, Dec. 2022, and May 2023. Graduates with double or triple majors are counted in all disciplines. | |||||||
Graduate program completers
| GRADUATES BY PROGRAM AREA | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 |
| Business (MBA, MAOL) | 62 | 60 | 56 | 60 | 53 | 35 | 30 |
| Counseling (MAEd) | 33 | 27 | 28 | 37 | 58 | 52 | 74 |
| Education (MAEd, MSEL discontinued) | 13 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 7 | NA |
| Nursing (MSN) | 27 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 13 |
| Number per year includes Aug., Dec., and May grads: ex. – 2022-23 includes Aug. 2022, Dec. 2022, and May 2023. Graduates with double majors are counted in each discipline. Graduates who returned to add 2nd major post-graduation are included. Certificates and endorsements are not included. | |||||||
Undergraduate Retention and Six-Year Graduation Rate
Retention
| FRESHMAN Cohort | Cohort 2014 | Cohort 2015 | Cohort 2016 | Cohort 2017 | Cohort 2018 | Cohort 2019 | Cohort 2020 | Cohort 2021 | Cohort 2022 |
| 1st- to 2nd-Year Retention Rate | 70.4% | 77.8% | 69.6% | 72.5% | 60.2% | 78.2% | 72.3% | 73.4% | 71.8% |
6-Year graduation rate
| Freshman Cohort | Cohort 2009 | Cohort 2010 | Cohort 2011 | Cohort 2012 | Cohort 2013 | Cohort 2014 | Cohort 2015 | Cohort 2016 | Cohort 2017 |
| Six-year Graduation Rate | 57.2% | 53.3% | 49.0% | 57.1% | 53.5% | 54.3% | 59.7% | 51.1% | 51.3% |
Graduate Program Completion Rates
Accumulative Graduation Rates By Cohort/Entry Year
| Graduate Program | Cohorts/Entry Years | Accumulative Graduation Rate |
| Business (MBA) | 1995-2022 | 75.50% |
| Nursing (MSN) | 2002-2021 | 79.60% |
| Counseling (MAEd) | 1997-2020 | 62.50% |
Employment Outcomes
Alumni Survey reports- summary indicators
| Traditional Undergraduate Programs | Class of 2022 | Class of 2019 | Class of 2018 |
| Employed full time and/or part time | 71.1% | 79.0% | 79.7% |
| Employed in a field related to major | 70.4% | 70.6% | 64.8% |
| Enrolled in graduate/professional school, full or part time | 26.3% | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Non-Traditional Undergraduate Programs | Class of 2022 | Class of 2019 | Class of 2018 |
| Employed full time and/or part time | 25.0% | 88.9% | 77.5% |
| Employed in a field related to major | 100.0% | 75.0% | 54.8% |
| Enrolled in graduate/professional school, full or part time | 25.0% | 11.1% | 16.1% |
| Graduate Programs | Class of 2022 | Class of 2019 | Class of 2018 |
| Employed full time | 77.8% | 91.3% | 95.5% |
| Received a promotion since completing master’s degree or changed positions with same employer | 33.3% | 26.1% | 15.9% |
Malone University graduates are employed in a broad variety of careers.
Licensure Pass Rates
National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) Pass Rates
Nursing
| Year | Malone Pass Rate | National Pass Rate |
| 2023 | 100% | 80% |
| 2022 | 70% | 80% |
| 2021 | 97% | 83% |
| 2020 | 90% | 87% |
| 2019 | 100% | 88% |
| 2018 | 100% | 90% |
| 2017 | 97% | 85% |
EdTPA Pass Rates
Education
| Year | Average Score | Malone Pass Rate | **Ohio Pass Rate |
| 2022-23 | 42 | 85%* | 90% |
| 2021-22 | 42 | 87% | 88% |
| 2020-21 | 41.71 | 88% | 87% |
| 2019-20 | 40.17 | NA | NA |
| 2018-19 | 40.5 | NA | NA |
| 2017-16 | 39.64 | NA | NA |
| 2016-17 | 38.66 | NA | NA |
| a national panel of experts suggests a target score of 39-42; As of July 1, 2020, Ohio’s preliminary passing score for edTPA Handbooks with 15 rubrics is 37. *94% without “incompletes”, n=18 **Ohio Pass Rates do not include “incompletes” | |||
Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Pass Rates
Education
| Cohort Year | Malone Pass Rate | Ohio Pass Rate |
| 2022-23* | 94% | 80% |
| 2021-22* | 90% | 87% |
| 2020-21 | 89% | 91% |
| 2019-20 | 100% | 90% |
| 2018-19 | 93% | 94% |
| 2017-18 | 100% | 93% |
| 2016-17 | 81% | 95% |
| *preliminary data; official “best attempt” pass rates are published in the Ohio EPP report, two years after the cohort completion year | ||
Association of Social Work (ASWB) Pass rates
| Year | Malone Pass Rate | National Pass Rate |
| 2022 | 63% | 65% |
| 2018-2021 | 74% | 68% |
| 2021 | NA; n<10 | 69% |
| 2020 | 100% | 68% |
| 2019 | 62% | 67% |
| 2018 | 25% | 61% |
| 2017 | 71% | 71% |
| 2016 | 80% | 70% |
National Counselor Examination (NCE) Pass Rates
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MAEd
| Year | Malone Pass Rate | National Pass Rate |
| 2022 | 73% | 63% |
| 2021 | 64% | 63% |
| 2020 | 90% | 85% |
| 2019 | 94% | 84% |
| 2018 | 100% | 84% |
Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Pass Rates
School Counseling, MAED
| Year | Malone Pass Rate | Ohio Pass Rate* |
| 2022 | 73% | 77% |
| 2021 | 86% | 79% |
| 2020 | 86% | 79% |
| 2019 | 83% | 77% |
| 2018 | 85% | 80% |
| *Best Annual Attempt | ||