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Flyer First Destination Survey

Flyers go on to work, volunteer and pursue graduate studies at an impressive array of places after graduation.

Each semester, we survey graduating students to learn their post-graduation plans. The following reports present the data from the most recent survey, which includes students who graduated during the 2024-25 academic year. New reports are typically released each spring.

If you have questions or wish to request historical data, please contact careerservices@udayton.edu.

Survey Highlights
  • 97% reported they are finding success in their chosen fields or in a job that's a first step toward a position in their field.
  • Top employers include GE Aerospace, Premier Health, JPMorganChase and Honda.
  • The Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati and Case Western Reserve University are among the top graduate schools accepting UD graduates.
  • 845 unique employers hired UD graduates; students are attending 133 grad schools.
  • 53% of the graduates who reported being employed found employment in Ohio, while 47% found opportunities in at least 35 states and 8 countries.

Destinations of Graduates
Destinations of Graduates
Destination Responses Percentage*
Working 1,118 72%
Continuing Education 379 24%
Still Looking 39 3%
Volunteer or Service Program 10 1%
Military Service 9 1%
*May not total 100% due to rounding.

Select Employment Destinations for Graduates
  • GE Aerospace 
  • EY (Ernst & Young)
  • University of Dayton
  • Reynolds and Reynolds
  • TQL (Total Quality Logistics)
  • TEKsystems
  • Honda
  • RoviSys
  • Fifth Third Bank
  • GE Appliances
  • JPMorganChase
  • Medpace 
  • Plante Moran
  • Premier Health
  • Fischer Homes

Select Graduate School Destinations for Graduates
  • University of Dayton
  • The Ohio State University
  • Wright State University
  • University of Cincinnati
  • Case Western Reserve University
  • Cleveland State University
  • DePaul University
  • Miami University
  • Xavier University
  • Ohio University
  • Sinclair Community College
  • Loyola University Chicago
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Walsh University
  • Capital University

Making an Impact

What sets UD graduates apart in today’s competitive job market? Employers share why they actively recruit UD students for internships, co-ops and full-time positions.

Flyer First Destination Survey Results

* UD graduates who are employed, in graduate school or participating in a service program within six months of graduation.
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