Tracking the Impact of Career Readiness at Scale
With 36,848 students on campus, the responsibility鈥攁nd opportunity鈥攖o shape the future is massive.
At the jmcomic漫画N Career Center, we don鈥檛 just support students鈥攚e equip a rising generation of Matadors to launch confidently into the world of work. This dashboard offers a dynamic look at the real-world impact of our efforts: the industries hiring our students, the internships that open doors, the graduate programs they pursue, and how they鈥檝e engaged with career development resources along the way.
This is more than data. It鈥檚 the story of how we鈥檙e helping nearly 37,000 students turn ambition into action鈥攁nd what that looks like today.
First Destination Survey Dashboard
This interactive dashboard offers insight into the post-graduation plans of jmcomic漫画N undergraduate students. Whether students are entering the workforce, continuing their education, or exploring other paths, this tool provides a clear picture of what comes next after earning a jmcomic漫画N degree.
What is the First Destination Survey?
Each year, the jmcomic漫画N Career Center collects data from graduating seniors to understand their post-graduation outcomes. This includes whether they鈥檝e secured employment, are seeking jobs, are enrolled in further education, or are not actively seeking. Our approach follows the guidelines set by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Using the Dashboard
This dashboard is fully interactive and built to help you explore data with ease. Here are a few quick tips:
- Navigate Tabs: Use the tabs at the top to explore key areas: Information, Employment, and Continuing Education.
- Filter by Interest: At the top of each tab, filter the data by graduation semester, college, or major.
- Hover for Details: Hover over charts and visuals for more information and tooltips.
- Click to Explore: Click on visuals to see how selections influence the data across the dashboard. Click again or tap empty space to clear a selection.
Key Metrics Defined
- Working: Percentage of graduates employed full-time (civilian or military), among those seeking full-time roles.
- Continuing Education: Percentage of graduates enrolled in further education, among those seeking to do so.
- Success Rate: The percentage of graduates who are:
- Employed (full or part-time)
- Enrolled in graduate or professional education
- Participating in volunteer service programs
- Serving in the U.S. Military
Career Education Touchpoints
This year, the Career Center expanded its reach beyond our walls and into classrooms all across campus鈥攅mbedding career education directly into the student learning experience.
Through engaging, personalized presentations, our team empowered Matadors to explore career options, build essential skills, and take actionable steps toward their goals. Whether discussing resumes, job search strategies, or major-to-career connections, each session served as a catalyst for confidence and clarity.
This data reflects our intentional outreach and the growing demand for career readiness at every stage of the academic journey.
Appointment Trends and Student Needs
Over the past year, hundreds of Matadors met with the Career Center to prepare for what's next.
This data showcases not just how many students we鈥檝e supported, but the real reasons they came鈥攔anging from career exploration to job search strategy鈥攈ighlighting the role we play in shaping student success.
Career Event Participation
From career fairs and networking nights to employer panels and workshops, the Career Center hosted a wide range of events designed to inspire and equip Matadors for success.
This data highlights not only the number of events we held throughout the year, but also the variety of experiences students chose to engage with.
Whether they came to meet recruiters, learn industry insights, or polish their professional skills, Matadors showed up鈥攅ager to take control of their future, one event at a time.