Recent University of Connecticut graduates are reporting high employment and education placement rates and rising starting salaries, according to results from the school’s latest Undergraduate First Destination Survey.
The survey found that about 91% of UConn undergraduates who earned degrees in August and December 2024 and May 2025 secured what the university classifies as “positive outcomes,” including full-time employment, continued education, military service or other pursuits.
Among respondents, 56% reported being employed and 30% said they were continuing their education. The remaining graduates reported other activities, while 9% said they were still seeking opportunities or completing credentials needed for their career paths.
Graduates reported an average starting salary of $67,500, up roughly $7,500 from two years earlier, the survey said. UConn also reported that some graduates in fields such as nursing and engineering accepted positions with salaries exceeding $80,000.
The survey indicated that 77% of graduates from Connecticut high schools remained in the state for their first jobs. Among out-of-state students, 24% stayed in Connecticut for employment, the highest share recorded since UConn began tracking the data nearly a decade ago.
UConn said students who participated in at least one career-related event, career fair and coaching appointment reported starting salaries about $5,000 higher, on average, than those who did not.
The First Destination Survey follows protocols established by the National Association of Colleges and Employers and is used by universities to track post-graduation outcomes, according to UConn.
