Class of 2018: Where have they landed?

Ninety-six percent of graduates from Boston College’s Class of 2018 were employed, enrolled in graduate school, or involved in a fellowship or volunteer experience according to survey results released by Institutional Research, Planning & Assessment (IRPA) and the Career Center. 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.

Executive Summary

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Among the Class of 2018 entering the workforce

23%

in financial services and real estate

Companies include: CitiBank, JP Morgan, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte

15%

in healthcare, life & physical sciences, and environment

Companies include: Mass General Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Mayo Clinic

14%

in business, consulting, and management

Companies include: Amazon, Google, TJX Companies, Dell

19% attended graduate school

The top five programs of study were STEM (17%), Law (17%), Education (14%), Business (13%), and Medicine (6%). Graduate schools attended include: BC, Columbia, Duke, University of Chicago, University of Notre Dame, University of Virginia, and University of Pennsylvania, among others.

3.4% engaged in service or fellowships

The Jesuit Volunteer Corps, City Year, and Peace Corp were the most popular volunteer commitments among 2018 graduates, while Fulbright study, Global Advocate Fellowship, and Alliance of Catholic Education were top fellowship choices.

72%

of students used a Boston College Career Center resource to secure their employment

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Provost David Quigley

“These findings speak to Boston College’s core strengths: a liberal arts education that embraces student formation within a global city known for its entrepreneurship and innovation.”
Associate Vice President Joseph Du Pont

“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.”