DeVry University Graduates Find Employment Success

System-wide, 92 percent of the DeVry University`s recent graduates in the job
market were employed in their desired fields within six months of graduation
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.--(Business Wire)--
In the current economic environment when many Americans may be considering
whether a college education is really worth the cost of tuition, a significant
percentage of recent DeVry University graduates are reaping the benefits of
their education. Across its 93 locations, 92 percent of DeVry University`s
October 2007, February 2008 and June 2008 graduates in the active job market
system-wide obtained a position in their desired field within six months of
graduation at an average salary of $45,000 per year.

DeVry University attributes its positive graduate employment rate in part to its
unique career-focused approach to education. Every bachelor`s degree program is
tied to an in-demand career, such as accounting, business, healthcare, computer
engineering and information technology.

"Our approach to education is simple - we let the marketplace influence our
degree programs," said David J. Pauldine, president of DeVry University. "DeVry
University works with industry-leading companies to identify the skills they are
seeking in new employees, and the positions that meet their long-term business
needs. We then review their feedback, redesigning our curriculum from the ground
up with the industry`s needs in mind."

DeVry University historically has a strong graduate employment rate. Of the more
than 235,000 undergraduate students who have graduated from DeVry University
since 1975, 90.3 percent of graduates in the active job market were employed in
career-related positions within six months of earning their degree.

"Some very successful technical consultants at HP have been DeVry University
graduates," said William Donovan, regional manager, Personal Systems Group, HP.
"The education they received from DeVry University provided them with real-world
technical skills and leadership abilities, and our customers respect them for
their capabilities and passion, looking upon them as trusted advisors."

Career Services

The DeVry University Career Services team provides dedicated services to connect
graduates with employers. Its exclusive career site,www.hiredevry.com,offers
graduates access to hundreds of job opportunities - from entry-level to senior
management positions - that are posted by companies across North America. The
school also provides life-time career services assistance to its graduates.

About DeVry University

As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America,
DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelors and
master`s degree programs in technology, healthcare technology, business and
management. More than 65,000 students are enrolled at its 93 locations in 26
states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University
is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association, www.ncahlc.org. DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE:
DV), is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. For more information about DeVry
University, visit www.devry.edu.

MS&L Worldwide
Howard Riefs
howard.riefs@mslworldwide.com
312.861.5211
or
DeVry University
Donna Shaults
dshaults@devry.com
630.706.3139

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