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Graduate Employment

Based on the 2008 Australian Graduate Survey (AGS) which surveyed October 2007 and April 2008 graduates three months after completion.

  • 87% of the UTS Australian-resident graduates who were available for full-time work were working full-time.
  • The average salary of first degree Australian-resident UTS graduates who were in full-time employment was $50,760.
  • Full-time employment rates of first degree graduates were highest for Faculties of Information Technology, Nursing, Midwifery & Health and Engineering.
  • Full-time employment rates of postgraduates were highest for Faculties of Science, Nursing, Midwifery & Health and Design, Architecture & Building.
  • The average salary of graduates of UTS postgraduate programs in full-time employment was $75,350.

2008 Australian Graduate Survey Results

For Australian Residents only.

  Postgrad Undergrad Total
Average % FT Employment (of those available)

89%

85%

87%

Average Salary, Working FT

$75,350

$50,760

$61,063

Average % FT Study

3%

10%

7%

Headcount of Australian resident respondents

1,168

1,706

2,874

Further information from the graduate survey results is provided by faculty for graduates of the period October 2007 to April 2008.