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 ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï 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, ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï prepares you for whatever path you choose.
The potential career paths from a ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï education speak volumes. Our alumni gain admission to distinguished graduate programs, receive prestigious fellowships, and make remarkable contributions in their fields. Join the ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï community and chart your extraordinary journey toward a future where you can make a lasting impact.
Paths After Graduation
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï is proud to prepare students for a wide range of successful paths after graduation. Within six months of graduation, 90% of 2022 ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï graduates secured employment, fellowships, or volunteer positions or enrolled in continuing education programs. Specifically, 71% of ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï 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 ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï education. On their way, many students and alumni seek guidance from the Center for Life Beyond ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï, which helps you clarify your purpose, hone your skills, develop your community, and gain experience through opportunities. The Center for Life Beyond ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï also helps with every step of the graduate school application process—from exploring options to submitting applications.
Ready for Research
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï 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
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï 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 ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï education.
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï 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
½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï 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 ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï 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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Awards and Fellowships Earned by ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Graduates
From Community Learning to Community Engagement
Discover the story of ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï alum Hanna Dörnhofer ’16, who credits ½ñÈճԹϒs focus on collaborative education for her success as a community engagement park ranger.