Whether it’s employment, graduate school, volunteerism or fellowships, Holy Cross prepares students exceptionally well for life after graduation.
The story told by the media about liberal arts graduates being under- or unemployed is not the reality for the vast majority of Holy Cross graduates. Each year, Holy Cross conducts a survey of the graduating class. The results stand in sharp contrast to the national narrative.
Class of 2018
The following data is the result of the collected responses from the class of 2018 regarding employment, volunteer, graduate/professional school, fellowship or other plans seven months after graduation. Outcomes were reported for 625 graduates for a knowledge rate of 85 percent.
Where Are They Now?
Employment
72% of respondents reported full-time employment.
| Starting Salary Profile* | |
|---|---|
| Salary range | $24,000 - $95,000 |
| Mean salary | $51,600 |
| Median salary | $50,000 |
Top 10 Industries
| Industry | Percent | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care | 17% | $35,086 |
| Financial Services | 16% | $66,785 |
| Technology | 8% | $55,500 |
| Education | 8% | $40,876 |
| Government, Politics & Law | 7% | $41,526 |
| Accounting | 7% | $62,477 |
| Insurance | 4% | $60,693 |
| Communications | 3% | $42,000 |
| Marketing & Advertising | 3% | $49,000 |
| Staffing and Recruiting | 3% | $46,714 |
*Students pursuing gap-year opportunities are not included in the salary data set
Graduate School
14% of respondents reported going to graduate school.
Volunteer Full Time
7% of respondents reported volunteering full time.
| Top Four Programs | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| City Year | 5 |
| Jesuit Volunteer Corps | 4 |
| Peace Corps | 4 |
| AmeriCorps | 3 |
| Nativity School of Worcester | 3 |
Fellowships
2% of respondents reported doing fellowships.
| Top Fellowship Programs | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fulbright Teaching Assistantship | 5 |
| Meddeas | 3 |
Other
6% of respondents reported pursuing other opportunities.
| Additional Outcomes | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Internship | 15 |
| Travel | 13 |
| Part-time employment | 2 |
| Seeking full-time employment | 1 |
| Not seeking | 1 |
Archive
- Report on the Class of 2020
- Report on the Class of 2019
- Report on the Class of 2018
- Report on the Class of 2017
- Report on the Class of 2016 (PDF)
- Report on the Class of 2015 (PDF)
- Report on the Class of 2014 (PDF)
- Report on the Class of 2013 (PDF)
- Report on the Class of 2012 (PDF)
- Report on the Class of 2011 (PDF)
- Report on the Class of 2010 (PDF)