The results of the Tracer Study of the Anthropology Undergraduate Program conducted in 2024 show that graduates have successfully entered the workforce in a variety of fields relevant to their educational qualifications. Most alumni work in private companies, which is the dominant sector in terms of graduate employment. However, there are also alumni who work in government agencies, non-profit organizations, state-owned enterprises/regional-owned enterprises, as well as those who choose entrepreneurship or independent professional activities. This reflects that graduates have broad career opportunities and are not limited to one type of institution.
Based on graduates’ assessment of the suitability of their education level to their current job, the majority of respondents stated that their current position is equivalent to their level of education. This finding shows that there is a fairly ideal condition where graduates’ academic qualifications are in line with the needs of the job market.
In terms of competence, most alumni assessed that the competencies acquired during their studies are highly relevant to their current job. The majority of respondents gave ratings in the “Moderate” to “High” categories, indicating that their college education has provided them with sufficient skills to support them in the world of work.
In line with this, the academic knowledge acquired during their studies is also considered to have made a significant contribution to the success of alumni in carrying out their jobs, entrepreneurship, further studies, and other professional activities. The dominance of answers in the “High” and “Very High” categories reinforces this positive perception. The absence of respondents who rated the contribution as ‘Low’ or “Very Low” also indicates that the educational process has succeeded in providing an understanding of applicable knowledge.
Overall, the findings of the 2024 tracer study reflect that UGM Bachelor’s program graduates have a strong connection between higher education and the world of work, in terms of job relevance, qualification levels, and the utilization of academic competencies and knowledge. These results form an important basis for strengthening the curriculum and improving the quality of learning in the future so that it continues to be in line with the dynamics of community and job market needs.
Based on the donut chart above, most respondents stated that their current job is in line with their highest level of education. This can be seen from the high percentage of respondents who chose the option “In line with my current education” as the dominant answer.
Meanwhile, a small number of respondents considered their jobs to require a higher level of education or a lower level than their current education. The number of respondents who stated that their jobs did not require a high level of education was also relatively low.
Overall, these findings indicate that the majority of graduates have succeeded in finding jobs that are relevant to their educational qualifications, thus demonstrating a good match between graduate competencies and the needs of the world of work.
Based on the donut chart above, it shows that most alumni work in private companies. This category is the dominant choice compared to other types of institutions. This illustrates that the private sector is still the main workplace for graduates.
In addition, there are also alumni who work in non-profit organizations, government agencies, state-owned enterprises/regional-owned enterprises, as well as those who choose to become entrepreneurs or self-employed, although the number is smaller than in the private sector. The category “Others” also appears as one of the answers, showing the diversity of career choices for graduates outside the institutional categories provided.
Overall, these findings show that graduates have broad employment opportunities and are not limited to one particular sector, with the private sector remaining the largest employer of alumni.
Based on the donut chart above, it shows that the majority of respondents consider the competencies they acquired during their studies to be quite relevant to their current jobs. This is reflected in the high number of respondents who chose the “Moderate” and “High” categories as the level of relevance of their competencies.
However, there are still a small number of respondents who rate the relevance as “Low” to “Very Low,” indicating that the perceived usefulness of academic competencies is not yet fully consistent across all graduates. Nevertheless, overall, these findings provide a positive indication that higher education has provided adequate preparation aligned with the demands of the workplace.
Based on the donut chart above, the majority of respondents assessed that the knowledge they gained during their studies contributed significantly to their current professional activities, whether in the field of work, entrepreneurship, further study, or other activities. This is reflected in the dominance of responses in the “Significant” and “Very Significant” categories.
In addition, some respondents rated the contribution of knowledge as “Moderate,” while no respondents chose the contribution levels ‘Slight’ or “Very Slight.” These findings indicate alumni’s positive perception of the relevance of the anthropology they studied to the dynamics of the current world of work and professional life.
Overall, these results reinforce that university education has provided graduates with a significant knowledge foundation for carrying out their roles and responsibilities after graduation.
