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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.
- 52% Employment
- 14% Graduate School
- 7% Post-Graduate Service
- 12% Fellowships
- 7% Continuing Education
- 7% 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.
- Chicago, IL
- Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
- New York, NY
- Seattle, WA
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 |
|---|---|
| Epic | project manager |
| Harvard University | research assistant |
| Iowa Finance Authority | government clerk |
| Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program | assistant language teacher |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | helpline information specialist |
| Public News Service | reporter & producer |
| Routledge | editorial assistant |
| Smithsonian Institution | research fellow |
| Viacom | production assistant |
| WTTW/Chicago PBS | Chicago Tonight intern |
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Employment Data
| Employer | Position | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3311 Productions | intern and temporary assistant | Los Angeles, CA |
| Artsy | digital marketing intern | New York, NY |
| Barbara's Bookstore | bookseller | Chicago, IL |
| Brighter Minds SF | math, science, writing, and SAT tutor | San Francisco, CA |
| Cilento Photography | front desk receptionist | Columbus, OH |
| City Winery | box office concierge | Chicago, IL |
| Climb Theatre | sales/outreach | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
| Conscious Construction | carpenter | Ashland, OR |
| Crisis Intervention Services | victim advocate | Oskaloosa, IA |
| Eclaro | consultant | Los Angeles, CA |
| Epic | project manager | Verona, WI |
| Epic | quality assurance | Verona, WI |
| Great Oaks Charter Schools | tutor | Newark, NJ |
| Grinnell College | admission counselor | Grinnell, IA |
| Harvard University | research assistant | Cambridge, MA |
| Heart of Ankeny Animal Hospital | veterinary assistant | Ankeny, IA |
| Iowa Finance Authority | government clerk | Des Moines, IA |
| Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program | assistant language teacher | Nobeoka, Japan |
| Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program | assistant language teacher | Sasebo-shi, Japan |
| K & R Photo | executive assistant | New York, NY |
| Kempster, Corcoran, Quiceno & Lenz-Calvo Ltd. | legal assistant | Chicago, IL |
| Lincoln Wine Bar | server | Mount Vernon, IA |
| McMaster Carr Supply Company | new item coordinator | Elmhurst, IL |
| Meddeas | English language assistant | Logroño, Spain |
| Metro Boston Clinical Partners | clinical study coordinator | Brighton, MA |
| Morningstar | Morningstar Development Program | Chicago, IL |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago | visitor services associate | Chicago, IL |
| NARAL Pro-Choice Washington | political canvasser | Seattle, WA |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | helpline information specialist | Arlington, VA |
| Northwest Film Forum | programs intern | Seattle, WA |
| Our Family Wizard | customer support representative | Minneapolis, MN |
| PNC Bank | teller | Springfield, IL |
| Protein | researcher | New York, NY |
| Public News Service | reporter & producer | Des Moines, IA |
| Red Line Editorial | editorial assistant | Burnsville, MN |
| Regis Technologies | QC technician | Morton Grove, IL |
| Routledge | editorial assistant | New York, NY |
| Scholastic, Inc. | intern | New York, NY |
| self-employed | freelance copyeditor | Seattle, WA |
| Smithsonian Institution | research fellow | Washington, DC |
| Teach for America | teacher | Chicago, IL |
| The Marketing Store | brand partnerships intern | Chicago, IL |
| Thomson Reuters | go-to-market associate | Houston, TX |
| University of Iowa | research assistant | Iowa City, IA |
| Uptown Stories | intern | New York, NY |
| Viacom | production assistant | New York, NY |
| Wells Liquor | cashier | Baltimore, MD |
| WTTW/Chicago PBS | Chicago Tonight intern | Chicago, IL |
| YMCA | aquatics specialist | Seattle, WA |
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!
- 32% Completely
- 28% Moderately
- 24% Slightly
- 16% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | MS | early childhood special education |
| Union Theological Seminary | MDiv | theology |
| University of California | MFA | creative writing |
| University of Cambridge | MPhil | English |
| University of Illinois | MLIS | library & information science |
| University of Iowa | JD | law |
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Graduate Schools Data
| Institution | Degree | Field of Study | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central European University | MA | political philosophy | Budapest, Hungary |
| Maastricht University | MA | psychology | Maastricht, Netherlands |
| Syracuse University | MS | early childhood special education | Syracuse, NY |
| Union Theological Seminary | MDiv | theology | New York, NY |
| University of Arizona | MA | education | Tucson, AZ |
| University of California | MFA | creative writing | Davis, CA |
| University of Cambridge | MPhil | English | Cambridge, UK |
| University of Illinois | JD | law | Champaign, IL |
| University of Illinois | MLIS | library & information science | Champaign, IL |
| University of Iowa | JD | law | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Maryland | MEd | education | College Park, MD |
| University of Wisconsin | PhD | chemistry | Madison, WI |
| Yale University | PhD | chemistry | New Haven, CT |
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.
82%
82% 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
- Corporation for National & Community Service
- Cow Tipping Press
- Literacy First
- Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
- Madagascar Biodiversity Project
- Reading Partners
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Service Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| Corporation for National & Community Service | Sacramento, CA |
| Cow Tipping Press | Minneapolis, MN |
| Literacy First | Austin, TX |
| Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN |
| Madagascar Biodiversity Project | Kianjavato, Madagascar |
| Reading Partners | Minneapolis, MN |
Fellowships
Fellowships
Grinnell has a rich history of producing recipients of some of the most prestigious post-graduate fellowships and awards.
Organization
- Milwaukee Repertory Theater
- Partners in Education
- Teaching Assistant Program in France
- The Fulbright Program
- Thomas J. Watson Foundation
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Fellowships Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Milwaukee, WI |
| Partners in Education | Grinnell, IA |
| Teaching Assistant Program in France | Rennes, France |
| The Fulbright Program | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| The Fulbright Program | Dakar, Senegal |
| The Fulbright Program | Krasnoyarsk, Russia |
| The Fulbright Program | Lomza, Poland |
| The Fulbright Program | Seri Manjung, Malaysia |
| The Fulbright Program | Taitung City, Taiwan |
| The Fulbright Program | Zagreb, Croatia |
| Thomas J. Watson Foundation | Malawi, Thailand, China, Trinidad and Tobago |
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
61%
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Internships Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3311 Productions Inc. | creative/performing arts | Los Angeles, CA |
| Agenda Center for Family Planning | education | Belgrade, Serbia |
| American Psychology Association | research/science | Washington, DC |
| Animal Rescue League of Iowa | social services | Des Moines, IA |
| Asociación Acompáñame | healthcare | San Ramon, Costa Rica |
| ATC Management | creative/performing arts | London, UK |
| Austrian Centre for Digital Humanities | communications/media | Vienna, Austria |
| Barcroft productions | creative/performing arts | London, UK |
| Bluestone Recording | creative/performing arts | Petaluma, CA |
| Bow Arts | creative/performing arts | London, UK |
| Center for Book Arts | creative/performing arts | New York, NY |
| Center for Companies That Care | business administration/management | Chicago, IL |
| Center for Prairie Studies | communications | Grinnell, IA |
| Chicago Children's Film Festival | creative/performing arts | Chicago, IL |
| Chippewa National Forest | education | Deer River, MN |
| Cleantech Open | business administration/management | Palo Alto, CA |
| Community Boards | social services | San Francisco, CA |
| Community Care Network of Virginia | social services | Richmond, VA |
| Conard Environmental Research Area | research/science | Grinnell, IA |
| Davis Elementary School | education | Grinnell, IA |
| Dejear for Iowa | government/public policy | Des Moines, IA |
| District Attorney office | law/legal services | Austin, TX |
| Drake Community Library | education | Grinnell, IA |
| École Privée Sainte Catherine de Sienne | education | Aix-en-Provence, France |
| Education Professions | education | grinnell, IA |
| Escuela Katitawa | education | Salasaka, Ecuador |
| Faulconer Gallery | creative/performing arts | Grinnell, IA |
| Generation Teach | education | Boston, MA |
| Grinnell College | healthcare | Grinnell, IA |
| Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center | research/science | West Yellowstone, MT |
| Hersam Acorn Newspapers | communications | Ridgefield, CT |
| Hilltop United Methodist Church | social services | Mankato, MN |
| Indianapolis Museum of Art | creative/performing arts | Indianapolis, IN |
| Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism | communications/media | Iowa City, IA |
| Iowa Legal Aid | law/legal services | Des Moines, IA |
| LaGuardia Community College | creative/performing arts | Long Island City, NY |
| Los Angeles Superior Court | law/legal services | Los Angeles, CA |
| Los Angeles Times | communications | Los Angeles, CA |
| Mediablaze | sales/marketing | London, UK |
| MileWEB Inc. | business administration/management | Santa Clara, CA |
| Minnesota Historical Society | education | Saint Paul, MN |
| Minnesota United Methodist Conference | social services | Minneapolis, MN |
| Morningstar | computing/technology | Chicago, IL |
| NBC | sales/marketing | New York, NY |
| NeurologyToday | communications | New York, NY |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | education | New Bedford, MA |
| New York City Trans Oral History Project | social services | New York, NY |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | healthcare | Evanston, IL |
| Office of the State Archaeologist | education | Iowa City, IA |
| Photofusion Photography Centre | creative/performing arts | London, UK |
| Polk County Assessor | government/public policy | Des Moines, IA |
| Public Radio Exchange | communications | Madison, WI |
| Reading Partners | education | Washington, DC |
| RefugeeOne | social services | Chicago, IL |
| REHAU Americas | sales/marketing | Leesburg, VA |
| Restless Books | communications/media | New York, NY |
| Rush University Medical Center | computing/technology | Chicago, IL |
| Sahyog Trust - India | education | Pune, India |
| Saints Rest Films | creative/performing arts | New York, NY |
| Seattle Municipal Archives | communications | Seattle, WA |
| Sisters for Sisters | business administration/management | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Sonco Wasi | social services | Cusco, Peru |
| South Tama County Elementary School | education | Tama, IA |
| Teach a Man to Fish | government/public policy | London, UK |
| The Actrors Centre | creative/performing arts | London, UK |
| The Daily Journal | communications | Kankakee, IL |
| The Grove United Methodist Church | social services | Woodbury, MN |
| The Marketing Store | sales/marketing | Chicago, IL |
| Topicx Media Lab | communications/media | New York, NY |
| Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies | healthcare | Los Angeles, CA |
| Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce | government/public policy | Traverse City, MI |
| Unbound | communications | London, UK |
| Urban Arts Academy | creative/performing arts | Minneapolis, MN |
| US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants | government/public policy | Des Moines, IA |
| US House of Representatives | government/public policy | Washington, DC |
| USA Attornies Office | law/legal services | Washington, DC |
| Vealosoco | creative/performing arts | London, UK |
| Venice Family Clinic | healthcare | Los Angeles, CA |
| Veteran Affairs Central Iowa Healthcare System | social services | Des Moines, IA |
| Vicky Bijur Literary Agency | communications/media | New York, NY |
| Walt & Company | sales/marketing | Campbell, CA |
| William Morris Endeavor | creative/performing arts | Los Angeles, CA |
| Willow Creek Community Church | education | Hoffman Estates, IL |
| Wolters Kluwer Health | communications | New York, NY |
| Women for Afghan Women | government/public policy | Washington, DC |
| Writopia | creative/performing arts | New York, NY |
| Youth Company Chicago | creative/performing arts | Chicago, IL |
| Youth Outreach United | education | Skokie, IL |
Research
47%
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Research Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa | history of African Americans in Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
| Bradley University | stem cell treatment for pancreatic cancer | Peoria, IL |
| Grinnell College | ethnography of Zimbabwean music in the Bay Area | Oakland, CA |
| Ohio State University | history of the arts and African-Americans in Columbus | Columbus, OH |
| Oregon Health & Science University | neuroscience | Portland, OR |
| SFS Bhutan | tourism | Jakar, Bhutan |
| University of Iowa | Biomedicine | Iowa City, IA |
| Washington University in St. Louis | real-time parallel systems | St. Louis, MO |
| Yale University | canine cognition | New Haven, CT |
Service
56%
Off-Campus Study
68%