First Destination Survey

Now that you've graduated, take five minutes to let us know your plans! The First Destination Survey is an important data point for OSU — it lets us know what pathways our graduates are pursuing: work, graduate school, military or volunteer service, or something else? We want to celebrate your successes and continue to help tell your story. It also helps us determine what we can do to serve our students better. Whether you are employed or still looking, taking this five-minute survey will help future students.

 

Take the Class of 2025-2026 Survey

 

First Destination Survey for students completing their degree between July 2025 and June 2026. 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  1. Where does this survey data go?

  • Your personal information is never shared or used to identify you. After the survey closes, the data is grouped together into a summary report that shows overall trends for the graduating class. This report will be shared on this website and with each college. A version of the report is also sent to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), which creates a national snapshot of where students go after graduation. Read the most recent national report.

  1. What if I do not yet know where I am headed next?

  • That’s totally okay! We encourage you to fill out the survey now with whatever information you have—and if your plans change or come into focus later, you can update your responses anytime. You can also download a calendar reminder so you don’t forget to update your response.
    Download Reminder

  • Need help figuring out your next step? The Career Development Center is here for you, and you can keep using our services for up to a year after graduation. The OSU Alumni Association also offers ongoing career support to all grads!

  1. What does "career outcomes rate" mean?

  • The career outcomes rate shows the percentage of graduates who are working, continuing their education, serving in the military, or doing something else meaningful—out of all the students we have information for.

  1. What does "knowledge rate" mean?

  • The knowledge rate is the percentage of graduates we have outcome information for. It doesn’t include students we weren’t able to reach or who chose not to share their plans.

 

 

2023-2024 First Destination Survey Results

College of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Science

Knowledge Rate: 15%

Career Outcomes Rate: 53%

College of Agricultural Sciences

Knowledge Rate: 15%

Career Outcomes Rate: 78%

College of Business

Knowledge Rate: 100%

Career Outcomes Rate: 83%

College of Education

Knowledge Rate: 6%

Career Outcomes Rate: 100%

College of Engineering

Knowledge Rate: 41%

Career Outcomes Rate: 61%

College of Forestry

Knowledge Rate: 76%

Career Outcomes Rate: 66%

College of Health

Knowledge Rate: 8%

Career Outcomes Rate: 62%

College of Liberal Arts

Knowledge Rate: 5%

Career Outcomes Rate: 52%

College of Science

Knowledge Rate: 20%

Career Outcomes Rate: 34%