American Studies Department First Destinations (2019-2023 Graduates)

American Studies Department First Destinations (2019-2023 Graduates)

93%
93% of American Studies Department majors were employed, accepted to graduate school, or participating in a service/volunteer program within 6 months of graduation
78.57%
Employed
10.71%
Graduate School
7.14%
Seeking
3.57%
Service Program

Highlighted Employers

American Studies Department Majors 2019-2023

Massachusetts General Hospital
BASIS Charter School
Purdue University
Columbia University
EMC Research, Inc.
Immigrant Justice Corps

Highlighted Continuing Education

American Studies Department Majors 2019-2023

Harvard University
Boston University
Saint Mary's University
Art Center College of Design
University of Georgia

Top Industries

American Studies Department Majors Who Secured Employment 2019-2023

15.22%
Non-Profit - Other
13.04%
Legal & Law Enforcement
8.70%
K-12 Education
6.52%
Healthcare
5.52%
Higher Education
6.52%
Internet & Software

Top Job Functions

American Studies Department Majors Who Secured Employment 2019-2023

15.22%
Legal
13.04%
Administration
6.52%
Education / Teaching / Training
4.35%
Lab Work/Science
4.35%
Operations/Production
4.35%
Consulting
Emma Gyorgy '18

Fellowship & Scholarship Awardees

7 graduates from the American Studies department had applications that advanced in competitions in the last five years. 3 graduates were awarded postgraduate fellowships and scholarships

Awardee highlight: Emma Gyorgy '18, Wellesley College Graduate Fellowship Awardee. 

Data Source: Career Education First Destination Survey, in partnership with the Office of Institutional Research (OIR). Questions are to the NACE standard. The survey launches in May each year and closes December 1.

American Studies Department data collected includes 56 graduates out of 64 degrees conferred between 2019-2023. 30 of the 64 total degrees were double majors.

Questions: careereducation@wellesley.edu