Glasgow Caledonian is top university in Scotland for key graduate employment outcomes
Glasgow Caledonian University is the top university in Scotland for graduates in employment and/or further study, according to the latest national Graduate Outcomes survey by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
Ninety-two percent of the University’s graduates are in employment and/or further study 15 months after graduating – 3% above the Scottish sector average. Glasgow Caledonian has the highest proportion of graduates in full-time employment, outperforming the sector by 8%.
In line with the Scottish sector average, the proportion of graduates in highly skilled occupations stands at 78%.
Graduates also reported high satisfaction with the relevance and value of their roles:
- 87% agreed their current activity is meaningful
- 78% said their activity aligns with future career plans
- 73% felt they are using what they learned during their studies
These positive reflections place Glasgow Caledonian above the Scottish sector average on all three measures.
Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Steve Decent said: “These excellent outcomes demonstrate our success in aligning our teaching with industry needs and in supporting our students throughout their journeys – from the classroom into rewarding careers. At Glasgow Caledonian, we transform lives and we are proud to be delivering real-world impact through our graduates.”