Program Outcomes and Job Placement Rates

Updated September 26, 2025

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Outcomes help you compare schools, but definitions vary. Use this guide to interpret the numbers and ask for proof.

Key Metrics

  • Graduation rate: share of students who finish the program
  • Job placement rate: share of graduates employed in field or recognized positions
  • Licensure pass rate: first‑time or overall pass rate for required exams

Questions to Ask

  • How are rates defined and over what time period?
  • Are rates audited or verified by an accreditor?
  • What jobs count as “in‑field” for placement?

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