Tracer Study of Graduates in Master of Arts in Education Major in Educational Management (MAED) And Master of Arts in Educational Management (MAEM) of Sultan Kudarat State University Graduate School 2022-2024

Every educational institution strives to produce competent and highly skilled graduates who can go on to excel locally or globally. A graduate survey could highlight how academic programs and course offerings can be modified to meet institutional goals. Tracer studies enable universities to produce combined information on the employment of their alumni that also reflects the quality of education they offer. This study described the socio-demographic profile and employability of the Master of Arts in Educational Management/Master of Arts in Education Major in Educational Management program graduates of Sultan Kudarat State University from 2022 to 2024. Forty-two (42) graduates were included in the study, which used a descriptive-correlational research design. The data was gathered through questionnaires using Google Forms. Before enrolling in the graduate program, graduate respondents were all employed in the Department of Education as permanent teachers. Affordable tuition fees and prospects for better advancement were among the reasons graduates chose the university. There is no significant difference between the respondents’ job-level positions before and after pursuing the graduate program. Meanwhile, the degrees earned by the graduates were related to their job-level position. The management and staff of the graduate program created a curriculum that considers industry demands, particularly those of the education sector. Moreover, the knowledge, skills, and abilities gained in graduate school can significantly impact careers, the workplace, and society. Finally, even though attending a graduate program costs significant money and takes a lot of work and dedication, graduates may gain financially, intellectually, and personally.