The First Destinations for the College Class of 2024 report published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) examines what happened to 2024 graduates—from associate to doctoral degree graduates—within six months of graduation. Where did they land? What was their first destination after college?
The academic year for the Class of 2024 ran July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Participating colleges and universities collected data through December 2024 for those who graduated in that timeframe.
Drawing on data from more than 360 colleges and universities nationwide, the report breaks down outcomes by degree level and other key factors, including who got jobs (plus their average starting salary), continued their education, entered the military, or were still searching.