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Graduating Student Spotlight
The University of Toledo unlocks the potential of our students, supporting their success through innovative academic programs, caring faculty and engaging experiential learning opportunities. A public research university and academic medical center, UToledo is committed to empowering students to achieve their educational goals.
Stacey
Law Student Left Florida to Become Rocket Because UToledo ‘Took a Chance on Me’
Lucie
Rocket Found Success in Academics and Athletics
Mai
Business Major Excels in Leadership
Samantha
Occupational Therapy Doctorate Student Found Home in Cohort
Kyle
UToledo Leads Nursing Graduate Student to ‘Rewarding and Fulfilling’ Career
Isabel
Rocket’s Health Challenges Inspired Degree and Career Path
Trey
Rocket Channels Personal Experience into Education Career
Lilly
Biology Senior Finds Calling Through Caring for Horses
Jacob
Mechanical Engineering Senior Found Early Career Inspiration in Family
Joelle
Internships Prepare Business Senior for Career Opportunity
Emma
Personal Experience Inspires Pharmacy Student to Help Others
Matt
Former Addict Now Helping Others Bolstered with UToledo Degree
Degrees Awarded
As one of the most comprehensive universities in the country, the breadth and depth of programs at UToledo provide options for students at the undergraduate level and in our graduate programs. Nearly one-third of our students graduate with an advanced degree.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degrees | 73 | 78 | 91 | 87 | 99 | 102 |
| Bachelor's Degrees | 2,854 | 2,951 | 3,043 | 2,802 | 2,688 | 2,374 |
| Master's Degrees | 1,038 | 951 | 972 | 889 | 769 | 754 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 520 | 543 | 518 | 508 | 516 | 559 |
For additional details visit the Office of Institutional Research Degrees and Academic Programs dashboard.
Student Enrollment
UToledo powers opportunity for more than 14,000 students in more than 300 academic programs.
For additional details visit the Office of Institutional Research Student Data dashboard.
Undergraduate Six-Year Graduation Rate
Increasing the University’s overall undergraduate six-year graduation rate, calculated based on U.S. Department of Education formulas, is a strategic priority. UToledo celebrated the highest six-year graduation rate on record in 2024 and achieved the goal set forth in its Strategic Plan ahead of schedule.
For additional details visit the Office of Institutional Research Student Success Metrics dashboard.
Graduate Six-Year Graduation Rate
Undergraduate First-Year Retention Rate
The University’s first-to-second year retention rate for undergraduate students, calculated based on U.S. Department of Education formulas, continues to climb.
For additional details visit the Office of Institutional Research Student Success Metrics dashboard.
Graduate First-Year Retention Rate
UToledo graduate students are engaged in scholarship, creative activities and teaching as part of their professional preparation.
For additional details visit the Office of Institutional Research Research Retention, Persistence and Graduation dashboard.
Employment Status
There are more than 170,000 living alumni across the world achieving their personal and professional goals with their UToledo degree. The University administers the First-Destination Survey to graduating students to collect data pertaining to their immediate career or continuing education plans. The survey content, timeline and procedures align with guidelines published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Career Outcomes for Spring 2024 Graduates
Of the 2,223 students who graduated in Spring 2024, 629 completed the survey. A large proportion of respondents, 45.8%, were already employed full-time upon graduation and 85.6% reported they were employed in an area related to their major or field of study.
Career Outcomes
| Employed full time (on average 30 hours or more per week) | 45.79% |
| Seeking employment | 20.83% |
| Accepted/enrolled in a program of continuing education, undergrad or professional school | 13.20% |
| Planning to continue education but not yet accepted | 8.27% |
| Employed part time (on average less than 30 hours per week) | 3.97% |
| Not seeking employment or continuing education at this time | 3.18% |
| Planning in an internship or fellowship program | 2.54% |
| Accepted/enrolled in a program of continuing education, graduate or profession school | 0.79% |
| Serving in the U.S. military | 0.64% |
| Participating in a volunteer or service program (e.g. Peace Corps, Americorps) | 0.48% |
| Employed as Post-doc | 0.32% |
Employment Earnings After Graduation
The median salary of a recent UToledo graduate one year after receiving a bachelor’s degree is $42,990, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, which is above the state average of $42,163.
View the interactive chart below of the Percentile Earning by All Ohio Public Institutions.
Access the U.S. Census Bureau Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer tool for additional interactive dashboards with employment outcome statistics for graduates of higher education institutions, including UToledo and all public colleges and universities in Ohio.
US Census Bureau Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer
Percentile Earnings by All Ohio Public Institutions
The University of Toledo is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The University of Toledo is a regional force powering opportunities to learn, care, work and play. As a transformative public research university and academic medical center located in Toledo, Ohio, UToledo has been raising the well-being of students, patients, employees and the greater Toledo community for more than 150 years. At UToledo, we’re shaping the next generation of doers. Those who dare to do what others only dream.