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You’d never invest $100,000 in a stock without seeing all the data. Why accept it for your education? Grad Graph shows real career outcomes before you commit.
Average starting salary” hides 10-year outcomes and debt-to-income ratios.
Success stories are easy to find; it’s often harder to see outcomes across the full graduating class.
It isn’t always clear which schools and programs most often lead to specific roles or industries.
Reputation offers one perspective; outcome data provides additional context about how programs perform.
Personalized School Matching
Find schools you can actually get into that deliver results
- Find schools you can actually get into that deliver strong outcomes.
- Filter by GPA, test scores, and budget.
- See realistic acceptance and fit scores.
Career Outcome Transparency
See where graduates actually work, not marketing promises
- See actual company names (FAANG, Big 4, MBB, etc.).
- View real job titles and career progression over 5, 10, 20 years.
- Use median salary data instead of inflated averages.
ROI Calculator for Students
10-year and 30-year return on investment with real numbers
- 4-year total cost vs. lifetime earnings.
- Debt-to-income ratios based on expected salaries.
- Break-even analysis: when your investment pays off.
Career Path Explorer
Search by desired job, not just by school name
“Show me schools I can actually get into that place people in roles I want”
- Find schools that place the most graduates into your target companies and roles.
- See industry pathways in tech, consulting, finance, healthcare, and more.
- Understand where graduates live and work geographically.
Side-by-Side Comparisons
Compare 2-4 schools on real outcomes, not rankings
- Salary progression charts comparing schools head-to-head
- Placement rates at top companies and target roles
- Career mobility: do graduates advance or plateau?
Major/Degree Analysis
Which fields of study actually deliver results?
- Compare ROI across majors and specializations.
- See which fields of study have the strongest demand.
- Identify useful certificates to close skill gaps.
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