Should I choose a university mainly for its employment record?
Employment outcomes are an important consideration, but choosing a university based on them alone is not recommended. Check how the employment rate is defined, who was surveyed, and how students who continued to further study were treated. Compare the industries and occupations of graduates, what you want to study, qualification support, tuition, location, and campus culture. Check the latest official information by faculty or department, not only university-wide figures.
Key points
- Look beyond the employment rate to the industries and occupations of graduates and their relevance to what they studied.
- Check the reporting year, survey population, denominator, and treatment of students who continued to further study.
- Also compare the subjects you want to study, costs, location, and fit with the campus culture.
Things to check
- Employment outcomes vary by year, faculty, and department, so check the latest official information.
- Past employment outcomes do not guarantee an individual's employment.