A wealth of information about the job market and workforce trends exists online. The information below can serve as a starting point for understanding the specific paths of UMD graduates and broader labor market trends.
Graduation Survey Outcomes
The University Career Center tracks the initial destinations of UMD graduates through the Graduation Survey. The annual survey is administered to bachelor’s degree recipients for each graduating cohort, including August, December, and May. It captures career outcomes and participation in experiential learning activities during graduates’ tenure at the University of Maryland.
Outcomes At A Glance
Post-graduate outcomes were identified for 75% of the 2,868 students most recently surveyed. Out of the total number of 2025 graduates, 47% responded to the survey. Information was collected through the survey instrument and from other sources, including social media profiles, employers, individual faculty members, academic departments, and the National Student Clearinghouse.
The data collected shows that 2025 graduates had a 78% knowledge rate, with a Career Outcomes Rate of 91%, with only 2% unplaced and 7% unresolved.
Additionally, the survey collected data on internships, employment type, employment location, continuing education programs and institutions, employers, and more. See below for a comprehensive overview of the 2025 Graduation Survey outcomes.
Prior Graduation Survey Reports
External Employment Outcomes Resources
Various national employment and research organizations conduct studies to establish career and employment outcomes. See below for major research reports on outcomes and trends.
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) publishes periodic reports about job market trends. NACE regularly surveys its 9,000 employer and university members, along with students nationally to provide relevant snapshots of employment trends.
Handshake
Handshake, a college-based career platform, publishes regular college-to-career insights from the largest network of students, universities, and recruiters.
Center for Education and the Workforce
Georgetown University’s Center for Education and the Workforce studies the link between education, career qualifications, and workforce demands. Their reports are divided into three areas: Jobs, Skills and People. All reports are downloadable from the Center’s website and written for a broad public audience.
LinkedIn’s Talent Blog uses real-time data and insights to provide industry trends and discoveries for today’s job seeker.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is an online resource that documents hundreds of occupations across the labor spectrum. Each profile includes a job outlook of the occupation’s projected growth in the near future, as well as earning potential. The site also features a section on fastest growing occupations.