“Tracer Study Exploration of BS in Criminology and BS in Hospitality Management Graduates of Davao Central Collegeâ€

This study aimed to track the current employment status of BS in Criminology and BS in Hospitality graduates from Davao Central College. Conducting tracer studies has become a common practice as a measure of educational quality, with one key indicator being the employability of graduates. High employability rates among graduates suggest not only quality instruction but also the alignment of academic programs with industry needs. The study sought to collect information on the graduates’ year of graduation, current employment agency, and job positions. It employed a quantitative-descriptive research design, using frequencies and percentages to process the data. The study found that graduates are employed in various locations, including Davao City, different areas in Mindanao, and even abroad. While some graduates have jobs unrelated to their degrees, they were still included in the tracer study. The sampling technique used was snowball sampling, and a survey conducted through google forms yielded limited responses. Nevertheless, most respondents reported holding jobs relevant to their degrees, indicating that DCC’s curriculum and skills training are effective. The researchers recommend ongoing tracer studies that incorporate employability variables. Additionally, efforts should be made to reach a larger number of graduates and to employ new data collection techniques beyond those used in this study.