Jobs for 70% of the 2014 agri and vet graduates

Seven out of every 10 agriculture and veterinary graduates in 2014 were in employment nine months after graduation, according to the Higher Education Authority’s annual survey and report on the first destination of graduates.

The report showed that 54% of employed agri and vet graduates were in Ireland, 16% were in overseas employment, and 25%were pursuing further studies.

The employment rate of 2014 agri and vet degree graduates was one of the highest, with only education graduates (79% employed), computer science and ICT (75%), and health and welfare (75%) graduates doing better job-wise.