Future prospects
A graduate degree from Oxford can greatly enhance your skills and career prospects. What's more, as a graduate student, you'll have access to outstanding careers support and advice, as well as exclusive resources and opportunities.
The city lights of Oxford at night, on Magdalen Bridge. Credit: Henry Lee / Graduate Photography Competition
Graduate outcomes
What do Oxford graduates do and where might an Oxford degree take you? The Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS), based on data collected from 2017-18 research graduates approximately 15 months after graduation, shows the possible routes and careers paths.
The survey was sent to 1,286 PGR graduates and 721 responses were received, giving a response rate of 56%. Further details and key figures from the survey response data are shown below.
Summary of GOS survey responses from 2017-18 research graduates
Almost 80% of PGR graduates surveyed were in paid work for an employer; less than 3% were unemployed and looking for work.
Almost all employed graduates were in graduate level jobs, mostly in education, research and development, or health industries.
More than half of those who reported being in paid work for an employer said they took the job as it fitted with their career plans or was exactly what they wanted to do.
52% of graduates in paid work for an employer were on a fixed-term contract lasting 12 months or longer, and 42% were employed permanently.
The average annual salary was £41,600, with a median of £35,700 (based on 320 graduates who disclosed annual salary in pounds).
Almost 89% of graduates agreed that their current work was meaningful and that they were utilising what they had learnt in their studies.
Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) results
Further details and key figures from the survey response data.
Careers advice and support
Careers, University of Oxford supports graduate students to explore career options, develop skills, gain experience and prepare for their next steps.
Skills and employability
During your time at Oxford, you will have the opportunity to enhance your employability.
Become an entrepreneur
Oxford has an excellent track record in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Ranked as the number one UK university for spinout creation for the sixth year running, having created more than 350 companies since 1987, Oxford provides an ideal environment for starting a business, with a range of support, training and funding available to help you bring your ideas to life.
Alumni
After your degree, you'll join our community of approximately 400,000 Oxford alumni worldwide. Your membership of the University can have lifelong benefits, particularly for your career.
