UMBC's Class of 2023 Surpasses National Career Outcomes

Recent data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) highlights the exceptional career readiness of UMBC graduates. “UMBC continues to surpass national career outcome rates across all degree levels,” said Christine Routzahn, director of the Career Center.

Bachelor’s Degree Outcomes

Nationwide, nearly 85% of Class of 2023 bachelor’s degree graduates were employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation, according to NACE’s First Destinations report. UMBC stands out with an impressive Career Outcome Rate of 93%.

• Full-Time Employment: Nationally, 57.2% of bachelor’s degree recipients were employed full-time within six months, compared to UMBC’s 65%.

• Further Education: While 20.2% of graduates nationwide pursued further education, UMBC’s rate was higher at 24%.

Graduate Degree Outcomes

UMBC’s graduate degree holders also excelled beyond national averages:

• Master’s Degrees: For master’s degree graduates, the national career outcome rate—defined as being employed or pursuing further education within six months—was 89.4%, according to NACE’s report. UMBC outpaces this with a Career Outcome Rate of 90.8% for master’s recipients.

• Doctoral Degrees: Doctoral graduates nationwide had a 92.5% outcome rate, but UMBC achieved an exceptional 100%.

These results reflect our strong academic programs and the collective efforts of the UMBC community in fostering student achievement. "Our collective work empowers UMBC students to achieve meaningful career paths and long-term success," Routzahn emphasized.