An average of 95% of Northwestern alumni are employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation. Reasons for our impressive placement rate include:
The appeal of our smart, responsible, well-written and well-spoken students to employers and graduate school admissions offices
The preparation provided by our excellent academic programs
The broad range of services and personal attention of our professional career counselors
Among Northwestern graduates are a Secret Service agent, a Microsoft software developer and a Disney producer. Our alumni are influential entrepreneurs, winning politicians, award-winning medical specialists, published authors, big-screen actors, and recipients of prestigious graduate school fellowships. For specific examples of where our graduates are working or going to graduate school, pick a major:
Career Development Center services
Northwestern’s Career Development Center’s services are available even before you enroll when you sign up for a MyNWC account. In addition to helping you find internship and study abroad opportunities, Northwestern’s Career Development Center can also help you:
Explore your interests, skills and talents and match them with careers
