In-Demand Job Skills

Because they possess critical skills needed in every line of work, students of the liberal arts are highly sought-after in the job market. When you leave Holy Cross, you’ll be poised for success in virtually any field and prepared to make a positive impact on the world.

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For the Class of 2025

  • 91% are employed in a job or internship, in graduate school, engaged in service work, or on a fellowship
  • $71,398 average starting salary
  • Top 5 industries include financial services, health care, education, technology and professional services

Holy Cross is nationally recognized for a strong return on investment. We're ranked:

*All data from College Scorecard unless otherwise noted

  • #8 Of 197 liberal arts colleges for our 40-year return, in the top 5% nationally
  • $2.93M 40-year return, $1.04 million above the median liberal arts college
  • 7th Of 203 liberal arts colleges in U.S. News & World Report's new Earnings by Major report
Commencement 2025

Top Producing Fulbright Institution

Holy Cross is among the top institutions for Fulbright fellows. Over the last 14 years (2011–2025), 107 Holy Cross graduates have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships.

Fulbright Report

Alumni Stories

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Leaders in Their Field

Among our graduates are the nation’s top infectious disease expert, a Supreme Court justice, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, an Emmy Award-winning actress, a former director of speechwriting for President Barack Obama and NBA Hall of Famers.

Meet Notable Alumni

After Graduation

Whether you’re looking to pursue advanced research or graduate study, land your first job, make a career change or more, we offer the support and resources to help you both on campus and after graduation.