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Insight Lab
The Insight Lab is dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of higher education through applied research and evaluation projects. Our research often focuses on advancing career outcomes for students earning degrees at Auburn University.
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of internships resulted in an accepted offer of employment
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would attend Auburn again
First Destination Career Outcomes
First Destination Career Outcome data is updated annually, in January. The graphics above represent the previous cohort of undergraduate graduates.
First Destination Data Collection and Follow-up Process
Using the arrow buttons below or side-scrolling, learn more about our First Destination data collection and follow-up process by selecting any of the informational images below:
6-Month Follow-Up Process
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98%
Knowledge
rate at
graduationClick for more info on the knowledge rate at graduation
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55%
known positive
outcomesClick for more info on the knowledge rate at graduation
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2
MonthsInitial
Check-In
SurveyClick for more info on the knowledge rate at graduation
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3
MonthsLinkedIn
ScrapeClick for more info on three months LinkedIn Scrape follow-up
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5
MonthsFinal
Check-In
SurveyClick for more info on five months final check-in survey follow-up
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6
MonthsFinal Calls
Clearinghouse
DataClick for more info on six months final calls and Clearinghouse data follow-up
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83%
known positive
outcomesClick for more info on known positive outcomes at the end of the 6-month follow up process
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99%
Knowledge rate
post 6-month
follow-upClick for more info on knowledge rate post 6-month follow-up
Latest News
6 months post-graduation first destination outcomes
September 29, 2025
Auburn achieves historic gains in student retention, graduation, career placement
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One year later: Engineering students now know sketchnoting
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Faculty, staff gather to advance student experiences
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Next Level program accepting new applications for 2025-2026
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Elevated Education Exchange to welcome content expert on student success and thriving in college
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Latest AUBURNACHIEVE Impact Report now available
September 20, 2024
Elevated Education Exchange to welcome content expert on student success and thriving in college
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Community of origin, preferred community, and gender are predictors for veterinary graduates from Auburn University choosing rural food animal employment
December 1, 2023
CSSE advising team earns $100k Bright Ideas grant to improve student career outcomes
May 8, 2023
