Flyer First Destination Survey : University of Dayton, Ohio

Where Do Flyers Land After Graduation?

The Flyer First Destination Survey highlights where recent University of Dayton graduates are employed, attending graduate school or engaging other pursuits. Responses from 1,558 students who graduated during the 2024-25 acdemic year indicate 97% of graduates were employed, attending graduate school or participating in full-time service programs within six months of graduation.

Over the past 5 years, 900+ Flyers were hired by 216 distinct Fortune 500 companies, including GE Aerospace, Fifth-Third, Parker Hannifin, Cintas, and Procter & Gamble.

New survey reports are typically released each spring. If you have questions or wish to request historical data, please contact careerservices@udayton.edu.

Executive Summary

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.

Success Rates by Academic Division

College of Arts and Sciences: 97% success rate
School of Business Administration: 99% success rate
School of Education and Health Sciences: 100% success rate
School of Engineering: 96% success rate

Success rates designate the percentage of UD graduates who are employed, in graduate school or participating in a service program within six months of graduation.