Career Services
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100

How many employers/graduate school representatives attended career fairs/events? (Round to the nearest hundred)

800!

100

What percentage of Texas State grads completed internships while in college?


About 50%

100

On average, how many on-campus jobs are posted annually at Texas State (Round to the nearest thousand)?


5,000

100

According to CollegeSimply, 10-year post graduation earnings for Texas State graduates are about _______ higher than the national median. 

$15,000

100

What used to be at the bottom of Spring Lake?

Mermaids

200

How many student appointments did Career Services have (Round to the nearest thousand)?

3,000

200

What is the percentage of Texas State undergrads who work part-time during college?

About 70%

200

What is the oldest building on campus that opened for the first time for classes in Fall 1903?

Old Main

200

Name the tradition Texas State Students participate in immediately after graduation.

Jumping in the River!

200

What endangered animal can only be found in the San Marcos River?

Texas Blind Salamander

300

On average, how long does an employer review a resume?

7 seconds

300

What percentage of Texas State grads had job offers/graduate school plans upon graduation?

About 75%

300

What is TXST’s school flower?

Gallardia (Firewheel)

300

What is the most common Bachelor's degree that people hold in America?

Business

300

What Country music Star claims TXST as their alma mater?

George Strait

400

What floor is Career Services located on in LBJSC?

5th Floor

400

Name 3 of the Top 5 Majors at Texas State

Psychology

o Management (Business)

o Kinesiology and Exercise Science

o Teacher Education, multiple level

o Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

400

Name 5 dorm halls (OTHER THAN JACKSON)

19 of them

400

How many students drop out of college every year?

About 1 million

400

The best cinnamon rolls in San Marcos are found here ____.

Gil's Broiler & The Manske Roll Bakery

500

Fill in the blank of the Career Services Phone Number

512-245-26__

512-245-2645

500

How many undergraduate majors are there at TXST? (Round to the nearest ten)

110

500

When is Homecoming Week this year at TXST?

November 11-15

500

What is Texas State's Graduation rate?

54.8%

500

San Marcos is the ____ Capital of Texas

Mermaid