Explore the industries where our alumni have made their mark, based on the comprehensive alumni database (last updated 2022).*
| Science & Engineering | 21% |
| Business | 17% |
| Education | 12% |
| Computer Science & Mathematics | 9% |
| Communications | 7% |
| Health Care | 4% |
With a ºìÌÒÊÓƵ education to build on, the possibilities are exciting, meaningful, and impactful:
- Develop schematics for new types of power grid batteries.
- Found a nonprofit that teaches filmmaking and storytelling skills to houseless youth.
- Create maps to help fight the effects of climate change in redlined neighborhoods.
With our strong emphasis on interdisciplinary exploration and hands-on research, ºìÌÒÊÓƵ prepares you for whatever path you choose.
The potential career paths from a ºìÌÒÊÓƵ education speak volumes. Our alumni gain admission to distinguished graduate programs, receive prestigious fellowships, and make remarkable contributions in their fields. Join the ºìÌÒÊÓƵ community and chart your extraordinary journey toward a future where you can make a lasting impact.
Paths After Graduation
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ is proud to prepare students for a wide range of successful paths after graduation. Within six months of graduation, 90% of 2022 ºìÌÒÊÓƵ graduates secured employment, fellowships, or volunteer positions or enrolled in continuing education programs. Specifically, 71% of ºìÌÒÊÓƵ graduates began work or volunteer experiences, and 19% pursued advanced degrees or specialized programs.
We gathered these results through our comprehensive First Destination survey, which affirmed the tangible value and impact of a ºìÌÒÊÓƵ education. On their way, many students and alumni seek guidance from the Center for Life Beyond ºìÌÒÊÓƵ, which helps you clarify your purpose, hone your skills, develop your community, and gain experience through opportunities. The Center for Life Beyond ºìÌÒÊÓƵ also helps with every step of the graduate school application process—from exploring options to submitting applications.
Ready for Research
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ alum Ipsita Krishnamurthy ’20 attributes her career in research to the invaluable time spent in labs, where she worked closely with faculty and honed her skills.
A Stepping Stone to Advanced Degrees
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ cultivates the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary for success in advanced academic pursuits through our emphasis on research, conference-style learning, and close relationships with faculty. Our exceptional track record in preparing students for advanced degrees is a testament to the unique features of a ºìÌÒÊÓƵ education.
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ is ranked*
- 2nd in the percentage of graduates who earned doctorates in the social sciences;
- 3rd in the percentage of graduates who earned doctorates in the humanities;
- 4th in the percentage of graduates who earned doctorates in the physical sciences;
- 4th in the percentage of graduates who earned doctorates in all disciplines.
*Data from National Science Foundation and Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System for the years 2009-2018.
Our Alumni Make an Impact
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ inspires students to positively change the world around them. From breaking cultural stereotypes to combating climate change, our alumni embody the transformative power of a ºìÌÒÊÓƵ education.
A television screenwriter sets a high bar for representation.
A nonprofit director champions collective agriculture in local communities.
A molecular biologist becomes an assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Energy.
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From Community Learning to Community Engagement
Discover the story of ºìÌÒÊÓƵ alum Hanna Dörnhofer ’16, who credits ºìÌÒÊÓƵ’s focus on collaborative education for her success as a community engagement park ranger.