Marquette Class of 2025 posts 87% career outcomes rate within six months of graduation

Graduates reported 53% full-time employment by the survey date, while 26% are continuing their education full-time.

Of those employed full time, 93% consider their job to be related to their career goals. At the college level, 100% of responding College of Nursing and College of Education graduates were in roles related to their career goals, as were 98% of graduates from the Opus College of Engineering and College of Business Administration.

The career outcomes rate is a national benchmark from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

"Marquette students bring determination and focus to their education, and they benefit from a campus culture that prioritizes student success from first day to first destination," said Courtney Hanson, director of the Marquette Career Center. "In a job market where strong preparation matters more than ever, our graduates continue to excel exceeding last year's career outcome rate by three percentage points. Among the Class of 2025, 93% of those in full-time positions reported securing roles that match their professional goals. Beginning their careers on a path that aligns with their purpose is a powerful contributor to long-term fulfillment and success." For the third-straight survey, 79% of respondents were located in Wisconsin (56%) or Illinois (23%). Of the 65% of full-time employed respondents who reported salary information, the median starting salary was $70,000, a nearly 8% increase over 2024.