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Computer science graduates job outcomes (2022 vs. 2025)

SignalFireJune 2026
Computer science graduates job outcomes (2022 vs. 2025)
Chart by SignalFire. Source: signalfire.com

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.

LabelValue 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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