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First Destination

Career Planning and Development surveys ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ graduates regarding their initial career outcomes. This survey, called the First Destination Survey (FDS), captures information regarding how new Spelman graduates fare in their careers within six months of graduation.

The annual initiative provides clear, concise, and consistent data on the outcomes associated with a college education.

Survey for Class of 2027 coming soon!

Outcomes include:

• Types of employment—full or part-time, contract, freelance, etc.
• Continuing education
• Accepted to graduate or professional school
• Still seeking either employment or further education
• Starting salary for those employed full time.

Discover Where Spelman’s Future Leaders are Headed

The journey to success begins at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, and Spelman graduates continue their journey beyond the gates. Though CPD works to collect the data, we want others to see the story of where our Spelmanites will begin their career or education journey after graduation.

Watch our Class of 2026 First Destination Video to see the incredible paths our graduates are embarking on after crossing the stage. From groundbreaking careers to prestigious graduate programs, these remarkable women are poised to innovate, lead and create change across the globe.