History
First Destinations
First Destinations
This graph illustrates the first destinations of recent alumni from the last four graduating classes. Details for each of these categories can be found below.
- 55% Employment
- 23% Graduate School
- 5% Post-Graduate Service
- 8% Fellowships
- 0% Continuing Education
- 10% Other
Top Locations
Top Locations
These are among the top locations of graduates in this major. Whether working, studying, or volunteering, you'll find Grinnellians all over the world.
- Boston, MA
- Chicago, IL
- Madison, WI
- Washington, DC
Employment
Employment
There is no typical path of a Grinnell graduate. As this list illustrates, Grinnellians work across all types of industries working with a rich array of employers.
| Employer | Position |
|---|---|
| Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholar LLP | legal resource assistant |
| Duluth Public Schools | teacher |
| Foley Hoag LLP | IP litigation case assistant |
| Houston Astros | Japan area scout |
| Social Security Administration | hearing recorder |
| U.S. Senate | intern |
History
Employment Data
| Employer | Position | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestry | archival digitization specialist | Des Moines, IA |
| Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholar LLP | legal resource assistant | Washington, DC |
| Bradley Hasbro Children’s Research Center | clinical research assistant | Providence, RI |
| The Brattle Group | research analyst | Boston, MA |
| The Brattle Group | research analyst | New York, NY |
| CLIMB Theatre | resident artist | Minneapolis, MN |
| Duluth Public Schools | teacher | Duluth, MN |
| Epic | project manager | Verona, WI |
| Epic | quality manager | Verona, WI |
| Foley Hoag LLP | IP litigation case assistant | Boston, MA |
| Fulao2 | academic coach | Grinnell, IA |
| Grown Folks Social Club | bartender | Omaha, NE |
| Houston Astros | Japan area scout | Tokyo, Japan |
| Indus Action | associate, operations | New Delhi, India |
| KAN-WIN | youth & young adult organizer | Chicago, IL |
| Law Office of Michael McVicker | legal assistant | Reston, VA |
| Legrand | sales & leadership development program associate | Eden Prairie, MN |
| Mayflower Community | staff member | Grinnell, IA |
| Mears Law Firm | paralegal | Iowa City, IA |
| MyBambu | QA engineer | West Palm Beach, FL |
| Nolan Transportation Group | business development sales representative | Chicago, IL |
| Ojai Valley Inn | valet attendant | Ojai, CA |
| Represent GA Action Network | research fellow | Atlanta, GA |
| Science From Scientists | assistant science educator | Woburn, MA |
| Social Security Administration | hearing recorder | Des Moines, IA |
| Teaching Assistant Program in France | teaching assistant | Nantes, France |
| TED Conferences | TEDx licensing intern | New York, NY |
| U.S. Senate | intern | Washington, DC |
| University of Missouri College of Engineering | senior communications coordinator | Columbia, MO |
| Vincent | server | Chicago, IL |
| William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans' Hospital | medical support assistant | Madison, WI |
| Xplore Asia | teacher | Japan |
| Young Footliters Youth Theatre | teaching artist/director | Coralville, IA |
Positions Related to Career Goals
Positions Related to Career Goals
This graph illustrates the extent to which our graduates' first job is aligned with their career goals. It's one thing to find a job; it's an entirely different thing to land the job you want!
- 14% Completely
- 50% Moderately
- 32% Slightly
- 5% Not at All
Graduate Schools
Graduate Schools
Grinnell graduates are particularly well prepared for graduate study. You'll find Grinnellians attend the best graduate and professional school programs around the world.
| Institution | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Durham University | MA | museum & artefact studies |
| University of California | MURP | urban & regional planning |
| University of Chicago | MA | social sciences |
| University of Minnesota | PhD | history |
History
Graduate Schools Data
| Institution | Degree | Field of Study | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham University | MA | museum & artefact studies | Durham, UK |
| Iona University | MBA | business administration | Bronxville, NY |
| Lesley University | MEd | education | Cambridge, MA |
| Purdue University | MS | mechanical engineering | West Lafayette, IN |
| Simmons University | MS | library & information science | Boston, MA |
| University of Arizona | MM | viola performance | Tucson, AZ |
| University of California | MURP | urban & regional planning | Los Angeles, CA |
| University of Chicago | MA | international relations | Chicago, IL |
| University of Chicago | MA | social sciences | Chicago, IL |
| University of Minnesota | PhD | history | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of North Carolina | MLIS | library science | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Villanova University | MA | humanities | Villanova, PA |
Graduate School Acceptance Info
Of those who applied to and were accepted to at least one program, this chart illustrates the percentage of admitted students who were accepted to either their first or second choice program and institution.
100%
100% of students are accepted to their first or second choice graduate institution and program
Service
Service
Each year, Grinnellians advance causes and serve communities around the world as full-time volunteers.
Organization
- Episcopal Service Corps
- Student Conservation Association
History
Service Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| AmeriCorps | Grinnell, IA |
| Episcopal Service Corps | South Hadley, MA |
| Student Conservation Association | Wisdom, MT |
Fellowships
Fellowships
Grinnell has a rich history of producing recipients of some of the most prestigious post-graduate fellowships and awards.
Organization
- Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange
- The Fulbright Program
- THINC Fellowship
History
Fellowships Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange | Magdeburg, Germany |
| The Fulbright Program | Ostrava, Czechia |
| The Fulbright Program | Soltau, Germany |
| The Fulbright Program | Warsaw, Poland |
| THINC Fellowship | Beijing, China |
Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
Participation in high-impact experiences is a hallmark of a Grinnell education. The following graphs illustrate the percentage of graduates who completed internships, research experiences (both on- and off-campus), service, and/or off-campus study prior to graduating from Grinnell.
Internships
65%
History
Internships Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 180 Global | communications/media | New York, NY |
| Acushnet Company | sales/marketing | Long Island, NY |
| AmeriCorps | education | Roseville, MN |
| AMIDEAST | education | Washington, DC |
| Ankeny Area Historical Society | education | Ankeny, IA |
| Ballparks of America | business administration/management | Branson, MO |
| Bank of Georgia | consulting | Tbilisi, Georgia |
| The Blanden Memorial Art Museum | education | Fort Dodge, IA |
| Boombox | computing/technology | remote |
| Central China Securities | finance | Zhengzhou, China |
| Chicago Red Stars | data science/analytics | Chicago, IL |
| Children Now | government/public policy | remote |
| Circle of the Beloved | social services | Minneapolis, MN |
| Clean Water Action | environment/sustainability | Minneapolis, MN |
| Concordia Language Villages | education | Bemidji, MN |
| CopTech Systems Incorporated | consulting | remote |
| Council on Foreign Relations | government/public policy | Washington, DC |
| CRAI Biblioteca del Pabellón de la República | education | Barcelona, Spain |
| Drake Community Library | education | Grinnell, IA |
| Duco Experts | business administration/management | remote |
| EEOC | law/legal services | Chicago, IL |
| Elizabeth Warren 2020 | government/public policy | Fort Dodge, IA |
| Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting | communications/media | New York, NY |
| Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli | education | Milan, Italy |
| GBH | communications/media | Boston, MA |
| Gen USA | business administration/management | Milan, Italy |
| Fulao2 Museum of Art | creative/performing arts | Grinnell, IA |
| Grinnell Farm to Table | social services | Grinnell, IA |
| Grinnell Historical Museum | education | Grinnell, IA |
| Grinnell Historical Museum | education | Grinnell, IA |
| Grinnell Mutual | computing/technology | Grinnell, IA |
| Historical Society of Palm Beach County | education | West Palm Beach, FL |
| The History Center in Tompkins County | education | Ithaca, NY |
| Hoyt Sherman Place | education | Des Moines, IA |
| Humboldt Universität Winter and Summer University | education | Berlin, Germany |
| Interlakes Theatre | creative/performing arts | Meredith, NH |
| Investors Associated LLP | business administration/management | Hartland, WI |
| Invite Welcome Connect | social services | remote |
| Iowa Cubs | communications/media | Des Moines, IA |
| Iowa International Center | social services | Des Moines, IA |
| JM Equity Group | finance | Chicago, IL |
| Kevin Breitzmann CPA, LLC | finance | Germantown, WI |
| Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission | government/public policy | Sacramento, CA |
| Meyer Sound | computing/technology | San Francisco, CA |
| Michael Lynn Animation Studio | creative/performing arts | Grand Rapids, MI |
| National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum | education | Cooperstown, NY |
| National Council on US-Arab Relations | government/public policy | Washington, DC |
| North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources | government/public policy | Durham, NC |
| North Chicago Community Partners | social services | Lake Bluff, IL |
| Oshkosh Corporation | business administration/management | Oshkosh, WI |
| Pacific Atrocities Education | communications/media | San Francisco, CA |
| Pacific Atrocities Education | education | remote |
| Parco Archeologico del Colosseo | research/science | Rome, Italy |
| Policy & Development Advisory Group | government/public policy | New Delhi, India |
| Princess Taghrid Institute for Development and Training | social services | Amman, Jordan |
| Rocky Ridge Music Center Young Artist Seminar | creative/performing arts | Estes Park, CO |
| Sacajawea Center | government/public policy | Salmon, ID |
| Saint Paul Chamber Music Institute | creative/performing arts | St. Paul, MN |
| Sarah's Inn | education | Oak Park, IL |
| State Historical Society of Iowa | education | Des Moines, IA |
| Tedra Cobb for Congress | government/public policy | New York, NY |
| Tokyo Yomiuri Giants | business administration/management | Tokyo, Japan |
| U.S. Department of State | communications/media | remote |
| U.S. Department of State | government/public policy | remote |
| Under the Dream Podcast | communications/media | remote |
| United Nations Association | government/public policy | Washington, DC |
| University of Chicago Press | communications/media | Chicago, IL |
| Urban Labs Central Europe | communications/media | Wrocław, Poland |
| USAID | government/public policy | remote |
| The Violence Project | social services | St. Paul, MN |
| The Wee Museum of Memory | education | Edinburgh, UK |
| Western Washington University | education | Bellingham, WA |
| William Blair | finance | Chicago, IL |
| Yo Quiero Yo Puedo | communications/media | remote |
Research
47%
History
Research Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Albright College | African-American funerary material culture | remote |
| Children's Hospital of Michigan | rare hemoglobin disorders | Detroit , MI |
| Institute for Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) | Cold War in Southeast Asia | Singapore |
| Loyola Univeristy | immunology | Chicago, IL |
| National Library of Scotland | urban development | Edinburgh, UK |
| Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine | youth social, emotional & behavioral problem treatment | remote |
| University of Cambridge | Kondo insulators & superconductivity | Cambridge, UK |
| University of Georgia | microbiology | Athens, GA |
| University of Illinois | cybersecurity | remote |
| University of Missouri | etiology of alcoholism | Columbia, MO |
| University of Pennsylvania | biomedical science | Philadelphia, PA |
| Westlake University | neurovascular biology | Hangzhou, China |
Service
70%
Off-Campus Study
47%