First Destination Survey

Student Outcomes 2024

This page presents the recent outcomes story for May 2024 graduates through semantic HTML and tables, with the official PDF survey linked below.

The 2024 survey shows strong response and success rates, wide-ranging employer and industry representation, and a salary profile that reflects the breadth of information work across sectors.

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Key Metrics

2024 Snapshot

86.36% Response Rate

77.33% Success Rate

$79,266 Avg. Master's Salary

63.07% Employed

Survey Results

Outcome Distribution

All Respondents

OutcomeCountPercent
Employment11163.07%
Still Seeking Employment3218.18%
Unreported2313.07%
Continuing Education21.14%
Fellowship or Residency10.57%
No Information Available10.57%

Known Outcomes Only

OutcomeCountPercent
Employment11173.03%
Still Seeking Employment3221.05%
Still Seeking Education21.32%
Other Intentions21.32%
Fellowship or Residency10.66%

Industries and Employers

Where Graduates Landed

Industry Snapshot

IndustryCount
Technology / Engineering / Science25
Education12
Government9
Natural Resources / Energy / Utilities3
Financial Services2
Consulting2

Top Employers

University of Texas at Austin Hewlett Packard Enterprise Google Austin Public Library Microsoft Advanced Micro Devices University of Texas Libraries Texas Department of Information Resources Shell USA

Roles and Locations

Sample Roles, Salaries, and Locations

Sample Positions

TitleIndustrySalary
Product DesignerArts & Entertainment - Film$140,000
Usability DesignerConsulting - Healthcare$105,000
Digital Photographs ArchivistEducation - Higher Education$50,000
Learning Commons LibrarianEducation - Higher Education$55,100
Business Process SpecialistGovernment - Civilian$64,667
Machine Learning EngineerTechnology - Software Products$120,000
UX Design LeadTechnology - Software Products$130,000

Top Locations

  • Austin, TX remains the strongest concentration of placements.
  • Graduates also reported outcomes in Houston and Dallas.
  • Reported destinations include New York and San Francisco.
  • Additional locations include places such as Boston, Fort Collins, and Los Angeles.
  • The data also show a broader distribution across other U.S. cities.