97% of study abroad students found employment within 12 months of graduation, when only 49% of college graduates found employment in the same period. (1) That means they were twice as likely to find a job. Among study abroad alumni, 90% landed a job within 6 months. (2) A UK study supports US findings that study abroad returnees are more likely to find employment within six months. (12)

25% higher starting salaries: that's how much more study abroad students earn than those college graduates who do not study abroad.(1) A British study found their study abroad graduates out-earned their peers by 17%. (12) This equates to approx. $7,000 annually for US students and £3,120 for UK students. Maintaining this earning advantage translates to earning an extra $567,500 over one's career in the US. (3)

90% of study abroad alumni who applied got into their 1st or 2nd choice grad school. (1)

84% of study abroad alumni felt their studies abroad helped them build valuable skills for the job market. (4) A second study confirms this at 85%. (10)

40% of US businesses failed to expand due to a dearth of staff international experience. (14)

80% of study abroad students reported that study abroad allowed them to better adapt better to diverse work environments. (4)

70% of study abroad alumni claimed that because of study abroad they were more satisfied with their jobs. (4)

59% of employers said study abroad would be valuable in an individual’s career later on with their organization. (11)

34% of study abroad alumni claimed that study abroad helped them choose their career field. (4)

19% lower unemployment rates were found among study abroad alumni according to a British study. (4)