First Destination Surveys
The Office for Institutional Effectiveness conducts a "First Destination" survey of alumni six months, one year, three years, and five years post-graduation. The survey inquires about employment, additional education, and level of satisfaction with the College of Charleston.
Additionally, the Office For Institutional Effectiveness administers a similar survey to Graduate School alumni six months, and one year post graduation. Surveys are administered online by email invitation.
How new College of Charleston graduates fare in their careers
The First Destination Survey provides valuable insights into the post-graduation outcomes of College of Charleston graduates. These results help showcase the career readiness of graduates, the strength of various programs, and the overall success rate of Cougars entering the workforce or pursuing further education.
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2022 First Destination Report
Undergraduate:
- 2022 First Destination Survey Report: Class of 2021-2022 (six months post-graduation) (pdf)
- 2022 First Destination Survey Report: Class of 2020-2021 (one year post-graduation) (pdf)
- 2022 First Destination Survey Report: Class of 2018-2019 (three years post-graduation) (pdf)
- 2022 First Destination Survey Report: Class of 2016-2017 (five years post-graduation) (pdf)
Graduate:
- 2022 Graduate Alumni Survey Report: Class of 2021-2022 (six months post-graduation) (pdf)
- 2022 Graduate Alumni Survey Report: Class of 2020-2021 (one year post-graduation) (pdf)
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2021 First Destination Report
Undergraduate:
- 2021 First Destination Survey Report: Class of 2020-2021 (six months post-graduation) (pdf)
- 2021 First Destination Survey Report: Class of 2019-2020 (one year post-graduation) (pdf)
- 2021 First Destination Survey Report: Class of 2017-2018 (three years post-graduation) (pdf)
- 2021 First Destination Survey Report: Class of 2015-2016 (five years post-graduation) (pdf)
Graduate:
- 2021 Graduate Alumni Survey Report: Class of 2020-2021 (six months post-graduation) (pdf)
- 2021 Graduate Alumni Survey Report: Class of 2019-2020 (one year post-graduation) (pdf