Trojan Graduate Outcomes
Each year, the Office of Career and Professional Development collects information from new Dakota State University graduates about their career paths. From entering the workforce to pursuing further education, military service, and volunteer work, our alumni continue the excellence and impact of the Trojan community.
The Class of 2025 includes students who completed degrees in August 2024, December 2024, and May 2025. Outcomes are categorized by undergraduate and graduate levels to highlight the specific accomplishments and trajectories of each group.
Undergraduate outcomes
The class of 2025 has launched into a variety of successful careers and educational pathways, reflecting the strength of DSU’s associate and bachelor’s degree programs. These outcomes are based on an 79.7% knowledge rate—the percentage of graduates who responded to the survey.
2025 Undergraduate Outcomes
- 98.9%: Placement Rate
(full or part time employment, voluntary service, military service, or continuing education) - 82.1%: Employed
- 16.8%: Continuing Education
- 1.1%: Still seeking employment
Graduate Outcomes
DSU graduate students are stepping into leadership roles across a wide range of industries, demonstrating the strength and relevance of our master’s and doctoral programs. Our career outcomes data is based on a 91.5% knowledge rate, reflecting the percentage of graduates who responded to the survey.
2025 Graduate Outcomes
- 99.4%: Placement Rate
(full or part time employment, voluntary service, military service, or continuing education) - 93.3%: Employed
- 4.9%: Continuing Education
- 0.6%: Still seeking employment
- 1.2%: Not seeking
Where DSU can take you
Trojan graduates from 2025 are making an impact across the country—in cities, towns, and industries from coast to coast. This map shows just how far a degree from Dakota State University can take you.
