Class of 2021:
Where have they landed?
Ninety-six percent of graduates from Boston College’s Class of 2021 were employed, enrolled in graduate school, or involved in a fellowship or volunteer experience. The findings, underscore the value of a BC education and showcase the impressive accomplishments of the students who earned their diplomas during an unprecedented, challenging 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 2021 Has Landed
73%
employed
20%
enrolled in graduate school
3%
involved in service or fellowship programs
$62,000
Median starting salary for the Class of 2021
Employment: Top Five Industries
25% Financial Services
19% Healthcare, Life and Physical Sciences, Environment
12% Business Services, Consulting
11% Technology
6% Communications
6% Government, Law, Public Policy
Select Employers:
E&J Gallo Winery, Goldman Sachs, Epsilon, McLean Medical School, Forbes, Mintz, Success Academy Charter Schools, Dell Technologies, The TJX Companies, DigitasLBi, CBRE, Suffolk, Havas Media Group, Broad Institute, Vertex, Hubspot, Price Waterhouse Cooper, Massachussets General Hospital, Ropes & Gray, Epic, Teach for America, Wayfair, Liberty Mutual, Boston Children's Hospital, UBS
Graduate School: Top Five Programs
20% STEM
17% Law
15% Business
13% Education
8% Humanities or Social Sciences
Select Graduate Schools:
Boston College, Boston University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Duke University, Fordham University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, New York University, Northeastern University, Temple University, Tufts University, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, University of Tennessee, University of Virginia, Vanderbilt University, William James College, Yale University
While enrolled at BC, graduates participated in the following activities
80%
internships
(71% paid | 49% unpaid)
72%
community service/volunteer work
69%
student organization leadership roles
50%
studied abroad
“Despite the upheaval caused by the pandemic, the Class of 2021 enjoyed remarkably successful post-graduate, first-destination outcomes. Their success is a testament to their effort and the rich experience they had in and outside the classroom at Boston College.”
