Computer science graduates job outcomes (2022 vs. 2025)

Top 20 U.S. engineering school graduates in 2025 are twice as likely to become founders compared to 2022 graduates, while being only half as likely to secure a software engineering job at a tech major.
| Label | Value shown on the chart |
|---|---|
| Working in non-SWE role (2022) | 26.5% |
| Working in non-SWE role (2025) | 34.7% |
| Working as SWE at a Tech Major (2022) | 22.8% |
| Working as SWE at a Tech Major (2025) | 12.6% |
| Listed as Founder (2022) | 2.9% |
| Listed as Founder (2025) | 6% |
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