Gustie Graduate Outcomes

The Liberal Arts Advantage: Gusties Go Beyond

Welcome to the Gustavus Adolphus College Graduate Outcomes interactive dashboard! A Gustavus education prepares students for meaningful lives, professional achievement, and leadership across every discipline.

Each year, the Center for Career Development collects post-graduation destination data from our recent graduates within nine months of commencement. The data presented here represents a rich combination of direct graduate survey responses, faculty and staff updates, and verified professional announcements.

Explore the interactive filters below by major, class year, or outcome type to discover how our graduates are launching their careers, pursuing advanced degrees, and making a difference around the globe.

Discover What Gusties Do Next

 

The initial view below highlights aggregate outcomes for our recent graduating classes. By adjusting the filters, you can tailor the view by major or class year to see how our alumni transition into employment, advanced degree programs, service initiatives, gap years, and more.

As you explore, remember that every data point represents a unique, personal journey. Numbers don't always capture the full narrative—such as a pre-med graduate taking on a dedicated service year before medical school, or an artist building a freelance portfolio.

Please note: To safeguard individual privacy, data points with limited response counts will automatically be excluded from public view.

Top Employers

See who is hiring Gusties! The list below showcases top employers who consistently recruit and hire our graduates.

Use the filters above to tailor this view by academic major, helping you identify top industry partners, explore career possibilities, and connect with potential alumni networks in your field of interest.

Starting Salary

Explore the self-reported starting salaries of recent Gustavus graduates.

Important Notes on this Data:

  • Privacy First: Salary metrics are hidden for groups with insufficient response rates.
  • The Big Picture: Averages may include graduates who accepted lower-paying stipends for service years or specialized fellowships as stepping stones to graduate programs.

Employment Locations

Great in Minnesota and Beyond! While many of our graduates choose to launch their careers in Minnesota's vibrant economic and cultural hubs, Gusties go beyond state lines to make a difference worldwide.

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Top Graduate & Professional Schools

Discover where recent Gusties are earning their master's, doctoral, and professional degrees! Supported by robust faculty advising and undergraduate research opportunities, Gustavus graduates consistently gain admission to leading graduate programs nationwide.

Advanced Degree Programs

Explore the types of degrees recent Gusties are earning! From master's and doctoral programs to professional degrees in law, healthcare, and business, a liberal arts education serves as a versatile launching pad for graduate-level success.

Fields of Study & Academic Disciplines

Discover where Gustie interests lead! The breakdown below shows the top fields of study pursued by recent alumni in graduate and professional programs.