Purdue University Family Guide
Purdue Graduate Success
Each year the Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) surveys May graduates to determine whether they have been successful in their job search or successfully placed in graduate or professional schools. More than 90 percent of graduates respond to the survey, making this one of the most successful post-graduate surveys in the country.
Most years, well over 90 percent of Purdue graduates report they are working within their desired career field, continuing their education, or have other confirmed plans (such as Teach for America, the Peace Corps, or military service) within six months of graduation. Even during the current economic downturn, success rates have reached at least 89 percent.
Related to this success rate is the strength of academic programs at Purdue. Employers know the quality of our students’ academic and co-curricular experiences and recognize that Purdue graduates will make immediate contributions to their organizations. As a result, employers literally flock to campus for job fairs and to interview students for internships and jobs.
