American Studies Department First Destinations (2020-2024 Graduates)

American Studies Department First Destinations (2020-2024 Graduates)

91%
91% of American Studies Department majors were employed, accepted to graduate school, or participating in a service/volunteer program within 6 months of graduation
82.98%
Employed
6.38%
Graduate School
8.51%
Seeking
2.13%
Service Program

Highlighted Employers

American Studies Department Majors 2020-2024

Massachusetts General Hospital
BASIS Charter School
EMC Research, Inc.
Boston Children's Hospital
Facebook

Top Industries

American Studies Department Majors Who Secured Employment 2020-2024

15.38%
K-12 Education
15.38%
Non-Profit - Other
12.82%
Legal & Law Enforcement
7.69%
Healthcare
7.69%
Journalism Media & Publishing

Top Job Functions

American Studies Department Majors Who Secured Employment 2020-2024

15.38%
Education / Teaching / Training
12.82%
Legal
7.69%
Writing / Editing
5.13%
Lab Work/Science
5.13%
Operations/Production
5.13%
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 47 graduates out of 55 degrees conferred between 2020-2024. 28 of the 55 total degrees were double majors.

Questions: careereducation@wellesley.edu