The University of Cumbria ranked first in the North West and among the top 10 in the UK for graduate outcomes in this year's Graduate Outcomes Survey.
The survey, published this week, tracks graduate destinations and is compiled by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
97.2 per cent of graduates from the university's 2022/23 cohort secured employment or further study 15 months after graduation.
The university’s results are 3.2 per cent above the national average, with more than 88 per cent of graduates in professional employment.
Professor Brian Webster-Henderson OBE, deputy vice chancellor, said: "We are incredibly proud of these results, which reaffirm the University of Cumbria’s growing reputation for excellence and impact.
"They reflect not only our sustained success in the annual Graduate Outcomes survey, but also the tangible progress we’re making in fulfilling our strategic mission and purpose of being a university of, for and beyond Cumbria.
"Our unwavering priority is to ensure that every student who studies with us is empowered with the skills, knowledge, and real-world experience needed to thrive in professional roles – locally, nationally, and globally.
"We continue to collaborate closely with employers, industry partners, and communities to produce graduates who are ready to lead, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to a thriving society, economy, and environment – today and for generations to come."
