Employers who hire new college graduates have identified a few core skills that are critical to students’ success in the job search and in the workplace. Students should seek opportunities such as classes, activities, and internships to develop the skills listed below. This list of competencies was developed in 2021 by a group of employers and university career centers in conjunction with the National Association of Colleges & Employers.
This page showcases UW-Seattle undergraduates’ success up to 6 months following degree completion, according to survey responses and LinkedIn. Data collection was led by the Career & Internship Center in accordance with national standards and in collaboration with many campus partners. The knowledge rate for the class of 2024 was 57%.
Huskies pursue an array of plans after graduation. This graph depicts what recent graduates are doing within a few months after degree completion.
Four categories are combined to calculate our positive outcome rate - Employed Full Time, Employed Part Time, Employed in Volunteer Service, and Continuing Education.
Our Positive Outcome Rate for 2024 was 85%.
This list starts with the employers who hired the largest number of Huskies and then moves to alphabetical order when a large number of employers tie for the most hires.
UW graduates report working at over 1,000 different employers each year!
Many Huskies stay in WA but Huskies are sprinkled throughout the nation and world.
Job titles vary across employers and sectors. This list starts with the most common entry-level job titles reported by survey respondents, and then moves to alphabetical order when many job titles are reported by the same number of Huskies. To learn about the skills, tasks, and trends associated with these job titles, explore our Job Trends & Salaries page.
Graduates who choose to pursue additional education do so at many different schools across the nation, though many choose to stay at UW.
Huskies pursue a variety of educational options after degree completion.
UW graduates are accepted into a range of educational programs.
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Alaska Airlines is a steadfast partner in the University of Washington’s mission to serve Washington — and the world. Together, we share values around education, leadership, inclusion and philanthropy for the greater good. As a generous supporter of the Career & Internship Center since 2016, we thank Alaska Airlines for their work in enhancing student career programming and helping to prepare students to build successful careers.
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The Division of Student Life acknowledges the Coast Salish people of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations. Student Life is committed to developing and maintaining an inclusive climate that honors the diverse array of students, faculty, and staff. We strive to provide pathways for success and to purposefully confront and dismantle existing physical, social, and psychological barriers for minoritized students and communities. We engage in this work while learning and demonstrating cultural humility.
