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.

