Better than 97% of the members of the Wabash College Class of 2024 have settled into a first destination—employment, graduate school, or service—within six months of graduation.
This year's 97.3% figure marks the eighth consecutive year in which Wabash graduates have claimed their first destinations at rates among the highest in the nation. In that span, Wabash graduates have secured first destinations within six months at a rate of 98.3%, well above the 84.1% Career Outcomes Rate as reported by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which is the best current measure for national comparison.
Members of the Class of 2024 earned positions in management, human resources, sales, and logistics, and are employed by, among others, Amazon, Capital Group, Commodity Transportation Services, Eli Lilly, Enterprise, Home Town Logistics, and Penske Entertainment.
A total of 54 members of the class accepted postgraduate opportunities at institutions like Duke, George Washington, Indiana, Notre Dame, and Vanderbilt. Eight members of the class accepted fellowships, including the Fulbright, North American Language and Cultural Assistants Program and the Peace Corps.
“Our students choose Wabash because of the many opportunities they have to ‘shift into the fast lane,’ of life,” said Wabash President Scott Feller. “From day one on our campus, Wabash men are driven to succeed–in class, sports, the arts–and they embrace our nationally ranked career services office and prepare themselves for internships, graduate schools, and careers with exceptional firms and companies.”
The nation’s second-ranked internship program and fourth-ranked alumni network, according to The Princeton Review, combine with Wabash’s outstanding liberal arts education to drive its graduates to high levels of success. Wabash was ranked No. 9 nationally by Forbes when it comes to producing the happiest and most successful alumni.
Of the 184 members of the Class of 2024, 117 (64%) elected to accept employment or postgraduate educational opportunities in Indiana.
“The resolve and resilience of the Class of 2024 has set a new standard for future classes at Wabash College,” said Steven Jones ‘87, dean for professional development. “While we may have forgotten the impact of COVID-19 on this group, they persevered despite the adversity. I remain grateful for the trust our employers, graduate programs, military representatives, and others have in the work Career Services does daily to prepare our graduates to thrive in the real world. These relationships are vital to the run of significant outcomes we have achieved in the last eight years.”
Through the work of the Schroeder Center for Career Development, students routinely engage in programming that keeps them focused on successful pathways after graduation. 168体育平台下载_足球即时比分-注册|官网ekly “Coffee and Careers” sessions and employment recruiting events are two of the many opportunities for students to connect with potential employers and graduate schools.
Additionally, the Professional Development team works to provide programming that meets the current senior class where they are in their postgraduate aspirations.
“Congratulations and well done to each of the graduates of the Class of 2024 who pursued their individual ambitions with intent and determination,” said Cassie Hagan, director of professional development and the Center for Innovation, Business, and Entrepreneurship. “168体育平台下载_足球即时比分-注册|官网 recognize the grit and courage that goes into taking these first steps toward a career, whether that includes continuing education, securing a highly competitive position, or taking entrepreneurial risks. From public servants to venture capitalists, I’m incredibly proud of our graduates for the work they put in and for earning these outcomes.”
The outstanding post-graduate success continues to elevate the rankings for the 192-year-old liberal arts college. The Princeton Review included Wabash in 20 of its 50 rankings lists for 2025, each identifying the top 25 colleges nationally (of the 390 profiled) in those specific categories. The College had 12 top-10 rankings, including Best Health Services (no. 3), Great Financial Aid and Professors Get 168体育平台下载_足球即时比分-注册|官网 Marks (no. 5), Most Accessible Professors (no. 6), Best Run Colleges and Lots of Greek Life (no. 8).
In September, U.S. News & World Report ranked Wabash 29th nationally as a Best Value School and rated the institution in the top third of National Liberal Arts Colleges.