Each year, the College of the Holy Cross conducts a survey of the graduating class. This report is the result of the collected responses from the class of 2025 regarding employment, volunteer, graduate/professional school, fellowship or other plans.
My path after Holy Cross came into focus quickly; I began my role as Development Coordinator at Girl Scouts of Maine in South Portland just one week after graduating. I was drawn to this opportunity because it allows me to do meaningful, community-centered work. Looking back, Holy Cross gave me not only the academic tools but also the hands-on experiences and mentorship that empowered me to turn my passions into a career.
Anya Brown '25, Development Coordinator, Girl Scouts of Maine
Click here for the full Class of 2025 outcomes report.
| Outcome | % of Class |
|---|---|
| Employed full time | 60% |
| Continuing Education | 20% |
| Travel | 6% |
| Volunteer full time | 3% |
| Fellowship | 2% |
| Part-time Employment | 3% |
| Internship | 2% |
| Seeking full-time employment or admission to graduate school | 2% |
Starting Salary Profile
| Starting Salary Profile | Amount |
|---|---|
| Holy Cross Starting Salary range | $40,000 - $120,000 |
| Mean salary | $71,398 |
| Median salary | $70,000 |
Top 10 Industries for Graduates
| Industry | Percent of Graduates Employed |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 18% |
| Financial Services | 15% |
| Education | 9% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional Services | 7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Sports | 6% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Law | 4% |
| Not-for-Profit | 4% |
| Government & Politics | 3% |
I am spending a year volunteering at a community health clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, where I work as a refugee health services liaison on our newcomer health team. I was drawn to this opportunity largely because of my time spent in the Office of the College Chaplains, where I experienced the impact of immersion-style volunteering and service that strives to be in solidarity with individuals and their communities.
Grace Conroy '25
20% of respondents reported continuing their education.
| Degree | Percent |
|---|---|
| Professional Master's | 40% |
| Health Professions | 21% |
| Law | 14% |
| Academic Master's | 14% |
| Ph.D. | 8% |
3% of respondents reported volunteering full time.
| Top Programs | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Jesuit Volunteer Corps | 4 |
| Peace Corps | 4 |
| Urban Catholic Teacher Corps | 3 |
| City Year | 3 |
| Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest | 2 |
2% of respondents reported doing fellowships.
| Top Fellowship Programs | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship | 10 |
Since I graduated in May, I have been working as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Madrid, Spain. I work at a small school in the northwest part of the Comunidad de Madrid called IES El Boalo. In this role, I have taught students English as a second language, prepared them for their Cambridge exams, educated them about American culture and political events, and led a Model United Nations course for students to compete against other schools in Madrid. I was drawn to this opportunity because of the chance to live abroad for a whole year and the opportunity to participate in a cultural exchange.
Claire Wolfe '25, Fulbright English Teaching Assistant
