The article studies the issue of assessing the effectiveness of education quality management in higher education institutions based on the primary employment of graduates. The sharp increase in the number of institutions, students and graduates in the higher education system of Uzbekistan in 2015–2025 has increased the need to assess the quality of education not only through internal processes, but also through results in the labor market. The study establishes the primary employment of graduates by personnel customers as an external indicator of the practicality of educational programs, their compliance with the needs of employers and the effectiveness of management decisions. The econometric approach shows the possibility of assessing institutional, resource and labor market factors affecting this indicator. The results justify the need to develop education quality management through KPIs, forecasting, targeted resource allocation, and improved cooperation with employers. The results of the article have practical significance for strengthening employment monitoring and making strategic decisions

This study investigates the associations between sociodemographic factors and out-of-school rates among children of compulsory school age in Uzbekistan, using nationally representative household survey data. Out-of-school rates were analyzed across primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary education levels. Results reveal that students at the upper secondary level are significantly more likely to be out of school compared to younger peers. Additionally, household wealth was significantly associated with school exclusion at the primary and lower secondary levels. No significant differences were found by gender, area of residence, or region, suggesting possible progress in educational equity or limitations in aggregate-level data to detect more nuanced disparities. The study offers practical implications for targeted interventions and calls for further research using causal and longitudinal methods to better understand the mechanisms behind school non-attendance.