Career Outcomes

Career Development Services has prepared a comprehensive report summarizing salary and career outcomes for recent graduates. Each fall and spring semester, graduating students are invited to share their post-graduation plans through the First Destination Survey (FDS). The information presented in this report is based on self-reported data collected from survey responses administered approximately two months prior to graduation each semester. Data specific to first-generation students was provided by the Office of 威廉希尔官网al Planning, Research, and Effectiveness.

 

First Destination Survey Reports:

• University Data
• College of Agricultural, Life, and Natural Sciences
• College of Business and Public Affairs
• College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences
• College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences

 

Report Sections

1. Career Outcomes
This section outlines survey response rates and post-graduation outcomes, organized by academic college. It also highlights leading employment destinations and provides a detailed breakdown of career outcomes by academic division.

2. Employment
This section presents in-depth information on students who reported employment after graduation. It includes employer locations and salary data, as shared by respondents.

3. Graduate School
This section focuses on students who indicated their intention to pursue graduate or professional school following graduation.

 

Key Calculations

Defined as:
(Number of students with a reported outcome of employment, continuing education, military service, or volunteering) ÷ (Number of students with a reported outcome)

The Career Development Services department at Alabama A&M University adheres to the First Destination Survey reporting standards established by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

 

National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Reports

• NACE First Destination Report – Class of 2023
  Provides national benchmarks on the post-graduation outcomes of the Class of 2023, including employment, continuing education, and other career-related activities.
• NACE Internship and Co-op Survey 2023 – Executive Summary
  Summarizes key findings related to internship and cooperative education experiences, including compensation trends, program structure, and the role of internships in full-time job offers.

 

Salary Tool

• Glassdoor
  Offers insights into company salaries, employee reviews, and industry compensation trends to help students make informed decisions during the job search and salary negotiation process.