Career Statistics : University of Dayton, Ohio

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 in the 2023-24 academic year. New reports are typically released each March.

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

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Survey Highlights

The average starting salary was reported at $61,798, up from $59,766 last year.
95% 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 the United States Air Force, GE Aerospace, Premier Health and Honda.
The Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati and University of Notre Dame are among the top graduate schools accepting UD graduates.
854 unique employers hired UD graduates; students are attending 100 grad schools.
Half of the graduates who reported being employed found employment in Ohio while the other half found opportunities in at least 31 states and 12 countries.

Destinations of Graduates

Destinations of Graduates
Destination	Responses	Percentage
Employed	1,092	70%
Attending Graduate School	387	25%
Pursuing Personal Interests	23	1%
Post-Graduation Internship	12	1%
Volunteer or Service Program	7	<1%
Military Service	6	<1%
Activey Seeking Employment	43	3%
Actively Seeking Education	3	<1%