A Smart Investment
At AU, the most important measure of our value is the success of our students. Year after year, our alumni produce a strong track record. For the undergraduate Class of May 2023, six months after graduation:
- 91 percent are employed, enrolled in graduate school, or accepted to graduate school
- 92 percent of those who are working hold jobs related to their degree
- 33 percent are enrolled in or have been accepted to graduate school
Our graduate students also land jobs quickly. In May 2023, 91 percent of master's recipients were working within six months, nearly all in degree-related positions.
AU graduates are competitive in the marketplace. For our graduates who earned bachelor's degrees and, within six months of graduation, are employed or employed and enrolled in graduate school:
- 72 percent earn $50,000 or more
- 21 percent earn $70,000 or more
For our master's students within six months of graduation:
- 69 percent earn $60,000 or more
- 32 percent earn $80,000 or more
We encourage you to consider AU salary data in conjunction with national surveys that provide reliable aggregate information and context for new college graduate earnings.
In addition, the National Association of Colleges and Employers publishes an annual Salary Survey. Highlights and the executive summary are available at . Because graduates of master's degree programs typically enter specific fields, with widely variable average salaries, meaningful national salary data covering all master's degrees are not available.
Our students thrive in diverse fields. Among undergrads, 54 percent work in private for-profit companies, 29 percent in nonprofits, and 16 percent in government. Among master's alumni, 32 percent work in private, for-profit companies, 37 percent in nonprofits, and 29 percent in U.S. and international government agencies.
AU's internship and study abroad programs are among the strongest in the nation. These experiences give our students valuable professional connections and skills attractive to employers. Among undergraduates:
- 84 percent participate in an internship
AU’s Career Center offers lifetime alumni support, enhanced by an alumni network of 150,000+ Eagles living in all 50 states and more than 170 countries. The Kogod Office of Career Engagement and SIS Office of Career Development also offers lifetime support to alumni.