The Center for Career & Experiential Education (CCEE) supports each Degree Granting College with administering URI’s First Destination Survey (FDS) for undergraduate degree recipients (including Pharmacy Doctoral degree recipients). Utilizing Handshake and the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), FDS captures data from recent undergraduate degree recipients regarding next steps within 6 months from graduation, like employment or continuing education. Survey results inform future advising and career preparation resources for current Rhody Rams.Â
Survey invitations are sent to graduates through Handshake and by Degree Granting College programs and staff. Results below are based on knowledge data and includes survey responses collected directly from graduates, as well as additional sourced data from Degree Granting College programs, LinkedIn, Handshake, or URI Foundation & Alumni Engagement.
Knowledge Rates (% of graduates for whom we have data):
2022Â –Â 36% Â Â 2023Â –Â 33% 2024Â –Â 30% Â Â 2025Â –Â 43%
Results include graduates from multiple graduation years (2022-2025) and can be filtered by Survey Year and Degree Granting College & Major. Each Survey Year consists of graduates from December, May, and August. For example, the 2025 survey results include December 2024, May 2025, and August 2025 graduates.
Success Rates:
% respondents for each graduating year engaged in a career outcome 6 months after graduation.
2022 – 90%  |  2023 – 88%  |  2024 – 96%  |  2025 – 91%
Please Note: Percentages are based on the total number responses available, not all graduates. Results are suppressed if fewer than 10 data points exist for the selected criteria.
Congratulations, 2026 URI Graduates! May & August 2026 graduates – share your next steps by completing the First Destination Survey.
