Sep 28, 2026

Pratt Institute students have strong career trajectories upon graduation. According to the latest first destination survey conducted by Pratt’s Center for Career and Professional Development and Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, 94 percent of survey respondents from the class of 2024 secured employment or pursued further education within 12 months of graduation, highlighting the value of a creative education in today’s job market.

Pratt graduates enter a wide range of fields and professional environments. Some join leading companies, design firms, cultural institutions, and creative organizations, while others pursue residencies, advanced degrees, launch independent practices, or develop entrepreneurial ventures. Their destinations include Apple, Amazon, BAXTER ST, Coach, DoorDash, DreamWorks, Droga5, Gensler, Google, Meta, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Nickelodeon, Oscar de la Renta, PepsiCo, Random House, Rent the Runway, Rockstar Games, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Sesame Workshop, Silver Art Projects, Sony, teamLab, Titmouse, West Elm, and the Woodward Residency. 

Internships offer an important bridge between academic preparation and professional experience. In the workplace, students gain insight into the rhythms and expectations of their chosen fields while applying what they have learned in the classroom to real projects and challenges. Among students who completed internships, 87 percent felt these experiences effectively prepared them for full-time roles and 13 percent received job offers from internship roles.

The Center for Career and Professional Development actively supports students’ professional growth, conducting over 1,200 career advising appointments annually. Over the course of the 2023-24 academic year, 1,300 students participated in the Center for Career and Professional Development’s career fairs, connecting with more than 200 employers who attended campus career events. Handshake, Pratt’s online job board, featured more than 2,000 relevant job opportunities, allowing students to discover potential employers. 

These efforts support students at different stages of their professional development. A first-year student may use the Center for Career and Professional Development resources to explore possible career paths, while a graduating senior may seek guidance on a portfolio, interview, or job offer. Alumni, meanwhile, continue to draw on the skills and networks developed at Pratt as they navigate new opportunities and an evolving job market.

See the first destination survey results to learn more about the experiences of recent Pratt graduates.

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