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 2024 regarding employment, volunteer, graduate/professional school, fellowship or other plans.
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| Outcome | % of Class |
|---|---|
| Employed full time | 60% |
| Continuing Education | 23% |
| Travel | 7% |
| Volunteer full time | 4% |
| Fellowship | 2% |
| Part-time Employment | 2% |
| Internship | 1% |
| Seeking full-time employment or admission to graduate school | 1% |
Starting Salary Profile
| Starting Salary Profile | Amount |
|---|---|
| Holy Cross Starting Salary range | $38,000 - $228,000 |
| Mean salary | $69,636 |
| Median salary | $68,000 |
Top 10 Industries for Graduates
| Industry | Percent of Graduates Employed |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 17% |
| Financial Services | 15% |
| Government & Politics | 9% |
| Law | 9% |
| Education | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Professional Services & Accounting | 5% |
| Not-for-Profit | 4% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical | 3% |
23% of respondents reported continuing their education.
| Degree | Percent |
|---|---|
| Professional master's | 50% |
| Academic master's | 15% |
| Health professions | 14% |
| Law | 8% |
| Ph.D. | 7% |
4% of respondents reported volunteering full time.
| Top Programs | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| AmeriCorps | 5 |
| Jesuit Volunteer Corps | 5 |
| Urban Catholic Teacher Corps | 3 |
| City Year | 2 |
| Nativity School of Worcester | 2 |
2% of respondents reported doing fellowships.
| Top Fellowship Programs | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship | 4 |
| Meddeas (Multilingual Education Development & Support) | 3 |
| Fulbright Open Study/Research Award | 2 |
| Japanese Exchange & Teaching Program | 2 |
| TAPIF (Teaching Assistant Program in France) | 2 |
