A survey of 2024 graduates of Michigan Technological University showed that 94.6% of alumni reported successful career outcomes within six months of graduation, an all-time high for the University.
Within six months of graduation, the vast majority of 2024 Michigan Tech alums either found employment or advanced to graduate school, while others were serving in the military or had chosen to pursue volunteer opportunities. The University's record 94.6% placement rate was calculated using survey data from Michigan Tech's Career Services, which was collected according to guidelines from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
The record-high placement rate shows both how exceptional Michigan Tech students are, and how much employers value the quality of a Michigan Tech degree, said Cody Kangas, executive director of Career Services.
"The Career Services office engages with students on day one of their journey here at Michigan Tech, and we prioritize meaningful employer partnerships," said Kangas. "We couldn't do what we do without support from our incredible faculty and alumni, who consistently come back to campus in large numbers to help the next generation of Huskies prepare for jobs."
Over 700 companies, organizations and agencies hired members of the Class of 2024, including Apple, Boston Scientific, General Motors, Lockheed Martin and Dow. The median early career salary for Michigan Tech graduates also rose to a record $82,400 according to PayScale's College Salary Report. All of this is evidence of why the University is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the country for return on investment.
Michigan Tech Career Services plays an important role in driving these outcomes. Every year, the office hosts two of the largest career fairs in the country at Tech, one in the spring and another in the fall. The team also offers students a variety of workshops and support services throughout the year, like resume review and interview preparation.
"Events like Career Fest and Career Fair provide invaluable opportunities for Michigan Tech students to engage with employers and industry," said Kangas. "The campus career ecosystem we've developed here is thriving, and the numbers continue to show that Huskies are in demand across the country."
Michigan Technological University is an R1 public research university founded in 1885 in Houghton, and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan's flagship technological university offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science and technology, engineering, computing, forestry, business, health professions, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, and the arts. The rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering year-round opportunities for outdoor adventure.
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