James Cook University

Townsville, QLD · Founded 1970 · 22,000 students · 12% international

Six-Dimension Score

Overall Score (out of 100)

Teaching Quality22

Graduate Employment83

Starting Salary69

Global Standing53

Research Intensity53

Student Support38

86.0%

Full-Time Employment

$73.1k

Median Starting Salary

77.5%

Teaching Quality

75.0%

Overall Experience

Source: QILT GOS & SES surveys (responses: 3692). Data methodology.

QS 2026

445

THE 2026

#351

ARWU 2025

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US News 2026/2027

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What is the starting salary for James Cook University graduates?

The median starting salary for James Cook University undergraduate graduates is $73,100 (QILT GOS 2024).

What is the employment rate for James Cook University graduates?

86% of James Cook University undergraduate graduates found full-time employment within 4 months (QILT GOS 2024).

How is James Cook University ranked globally?

QS 2026: #445, THE 2026: #351.

Is James Cook University a member of the Group of Eight?

No, James Cook University is not a Go8 member.

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