Cardiff Met graduates lead the way with employment results

Figures released today (June 16 2022) by the newly published Graduate Outcomes 2019/20: data and statistics show that 95.6% of Cardiff Met graduates are in work or further study 15 months after leaving the university. This figure is up 2.3% from last year, despite a challenging year for the economy. 

This figure is above the UK/Welsh average of 93.7% making Cardiff Met the best university in Wales for graduate employability.

When considering the level of work, 71.4% of our graduates have found professional level employment, up 3% from the 2021 results, showing another strong increase despite challenging conditions. 

Cardiff Met graduates are also a critical part of the south Wales economy with 45% remaining in the area to pursue their careers.  

The Graduate Outcomes data also provide a breakdown of the employment industries where the University’s graduates pursue their careers. The top three employment areas are: human health and social work; education; and wholesale and retail trade.  

President and Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff Met, Professor Cara Aitchison said:  

“Cardiff Met places great emphasis on providing graduates with the unique skills to thrive in today’s competitive employability market. Our innovative approach ensures that our students are equipped with the experience required to succeed throughout their chosen careers. 

“We offer our students high quality courses with strong links to both industries and professions and a first-rate careers service – all of which create the perfect environment for personal- and career-based development.

“It is therefore hugely satisfying to see that all our work in this area has come to fruition in the latest set of results and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all staff who have set the standard at such a high level.”