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Class of 2019:
Where have they landed?
Ninety-five percent of graduates from Boston College’s Class of 2019 were employed, enrolled in graduate school, or involved in a fellowship or volunteer experience. The findings, which place BC among the top universities nationwide, underscore the value of a BC education and showcase the impressive accomplishments of the students who earned their diplomas last year.
First destinations interactive dashboard
Use the links below to explore first destinations of graduates by school, major, industry, location, and more.
Where the Class of 2019 Has Landed
73%
18%
enrolled in graduate school
4%
involved in service or fellowship programs
$60,000
Median starting salary for the Class of 2019
Employment: Top Five Industries
22% Financial Services, Real Estate
16% Healthcare, Life and Physical Sciences, Environment
13% Business Services, Consulting, Management
9% Technology, Engineering, Startups, Entrepreneurship
6% Communications, Media, Publishing, Marketing
Select Employers:
Google, Disney, Amazon, Nike, Massachusetts General Hosptial, FBI, Oracle, Goldman Sachs, NBC Universal, The TJX Companies, Netflix, Boston Red Sox, PwC, Bloomingdales, Deloitte, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Pfizer
Graduate School: Top Five Programs
20% Education
19% STEM
12% Business
12% Law
9% Humanities or Social Sciences
Select Graduate Schools:
Boston College, Harvard University, Yale University, Brown University, Columbia University, Duke University, Georgetown University, University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, University of Notre Dame, University of California
Fellowships and Service
The Jesuit Volunteer Corps, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps were the most popular volunteer commitments among 2019 graduates, while Fulbright study was the top fellowship choice.
“Students and their families want to know more than ever that their Boston College education will empower them to lead lives of meaning and purpose and position them well for post-graduate success. As an institution, we are committed to accomplishing both of those goals.”
73% of graduates
used a Boston College career resource.
73% of graduates
used a Boston College career resource.