Career Options for Graduates
Southern Cross University’s commitment to employability ensures that students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue meaningful careers. Graduates of SCU find employment in a variety of sectors, including education, healthcare, business, engineering, technology, and environmental science.
SCU offers robust career services, including career counseling, job search assistance, and networking opportunities with employers. The university's strong industry links, partnerships, and internship programs help students gain valuable real-world experience before graduation.
Top employment rates and salaries for Southern Cross grads
The highest paid undergraduates from all universities in 2021 were working in:
- Dentistry and Medicine with $100,000 and $76,000 median full-time salaries
- Social Work ($72,600)
- Teacher Education ($72,000)
- Engineering ($70,000)
- Rehabilitation ($67,000)
- Law and Paralegal Studies ($66,800)
- Health Services and Support ($66,500)
- Computing and Information Systems ($65,500)
- Nursing ($65,200)
- Psychology ($65,000)
Source: Southern Cross University (https://www.scu.edu.au/news/2022/-top-employment-rates-and-salaries-for-southern-cross-grads-new-data.php)
The 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS)
Southern Cross graduates of undergraduate programs reported an 82.8 per cent full-time employment rate, well above the national university average of 79.4 per cent, and a $72,500 median full-time salary, again above the national median of $71,000.
Source: Southern Cross University (https://www.scu.edu.au/news/2024/graduate-outcomes-survey/#:~:text=Southern%20Cross%20graduates%20of%20undergraduate,the%20national%20median%20of%20%2471%2C000)
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