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The Midwifery Program is designed to be completed in a minimum of three years by following the Recommended Course Sequence. An additional year for general education will be needed if you are seeking the Bachelor of Science in Midwifery credential. Most students take longer to complete. Your Matriculation Catalog and credits will expire after seven years.

Of the midwifery students who graduated in 2014, 2015, and 2016 the average time for completion was:

• A little over six years for the Certificate of Midwifery
• Just under five and a half years for the Bachelor of Science in Midwifery

Of the lactation consultation students who graduated in 2014, 2015, and 2016 the average time for completion was:

• Just over one and three quarter years for the Certificate of Lactation Consultation
• Just under two and three quarter years for the Associate of Science in Lactation Consultation

Birthingway calculates and summarizes program cohort graduation and retention rates annually as of December 31st.

Under the Student Right to Know Act, Birthingway is required to report annually on the completion (graduation) rates for certificate and degree seeking full-time, first-time undergraduate students. Statistics look at specific matriculating cohort years and address whether or not these students complete their program within 150% of the normal time.

Birthingway conducts surveys with graduates for three years following graduation. During winter 2017, we contacted and surveyed graduates from January 2014 through December 2016. 15 of 46 graduates responded to our survey. If graduates do not respond, we research their status elsewhere; such as on state licensing databases or their current, private business websites. Occasionally, we are unable to account for some students through either means. In 2017, we were unable to account for six graduates.

Of the Midwifery Program graduates surveyed:

• 73% of graduates are working as a midwife (19 of 26)
• 27% are working in a related field (7 of 26). Six of the graduates working in a related field are also working as a midwife. Types of related work include: Midwifery Education, Lactation Consultation, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth or Health Education, Prenatal Massage, and Placental Encapsulation.
• 62% of graduates are licensed in their state (16 of 26)

Of the Lactation Consultation Program graduates surveyed:

• 67% of graduates are working as a lactation consultant (14 of 21)
• 48% are working in a related field (10 of 21). Nine of the graduates working in a related field are also working as a lactation consultant. Types of related work include: Lactation Education/College Administration, Breastfeeding Counselor, Postpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Organization Governance, and Midwifery.

For this year’s survey, one graduate reported that they were pursuing graduate education.

Birthingway has compiled our Gainful Employment Disclosures for our Certificate in Midwifery. If you have any questions about these disclosures, please contact our Administrative Programs Coordinator.