The University of Cumbria is one of the top universities in the north-west for graduate outcomes, according to a national survey. 

97.3 per cent of graduates from the University of Cumbria are employed or studying 15 months after graduating with 86.1 per cent in professional employment.

The data, published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency, for people who graduated in 2021-2022 puts the university 2.5 per cent higher than the higher education sector average. 

96.3 per cent of full-time graduates are in employment or further study but the figure rises to 98.6 per cent for part-time graduates.

Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Mennell said: “We’re delighted with these results. They demonstrate our continued strength and success in the annual Graduate Outcomes survey, which placed alongside the TEF Silver award and the Good Ofsted outcomes we’ve had for both our apprenticeship provision earlier this month and Initial Teaching Education in 2023 indicates the progress and impact that the university is making in delivering upon on its strategic mission and purpose.

“Our priority remains that students studying programmes here at the University of Cumbria are equipped with the higher-level skills, knowledge and experience necessary to undertake professional roles with local, national and international employers."