Graduate Employment

Based on the 2007 Australian Graduate Survey (AGS) which surveyed October 2006 and April 2007 graduates three months after completion.

  • 87% of the UTS Australian-resident graduates who were available for full-time work were working full-time. Many first degree graduates were travelling overseas, so were not available for FT work in Australia.
  • The average salary of first degree Australian-resident UTS graduates who were in full-time employment was $49,772.
  • Full-time employment rates of first degree graduates were highest for Faculties of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Engineering and Law.
  • Full-time employment rates of postgraduates were highest for Faculties of Science, Nursing, Midwifery and Health and Design, Architecture and Building.
  • The average salary of graduates of UTS postgraduate programs in full-time employment was $73,867.
  • GDS response rates for Australian-residents averaged over 50%.

2007 Australian Graduate Survey Results

For Australian Residents only.

  Postgrad Undergrad Total
Average % FT Employment Rate of those available for FT employment

91%

84%

87%

Average salary of graduates working FT

$73,867

$49,772

$60,088

Average % who have gone on to further FT study

9%

21%

16%

Total Australian resident respondents

1,218

1,797

3,015

Further information from the graduate survey results is provided by faculty for graduates of the period October 2006 to April 2007.