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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.
- 50% Employment
- 21% Graduate School
- 7% Post-Graduate Service
- 9% Fellowships
- 5% Continuing Education
- 8% 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
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 |
|---|---|
| Chicago HOPES For Kids | program coordinator |
| Corwin Press | marketing associate |
| Epic | project manager |
| Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program | assistant language teacher |
| Public News Service | reporter & producer |
| Sanford J. Greenburger Associates | literary scout intern |
| Solid Clouds | copy writer |
| United Communities Against Poverty | resource development coordinator |
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Employment Data
| Employer | Position | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Park Community Center | group worker | Chicago, IL |
| Bank of New York Mellon | executive communications associate | remote |
| Chappaqua Friends Nursery School | assistant preschool teacher | New York, NY |
| Chicago HOPES For Kids | program coordinator | Chicago, IL |
| Climb Theatre | sales/outreach | Inver Grove Heights, MN |
| Coach Harder Driving School | administrative assistant | St. Louis, MO |
| Corwin Press | marketing associate | Minneapolis, MN |
| Coven Media | editor & communications director | remote |
| Department of Energy | intern | Ames, IA |
| Epic | project manager | Verona, WI |
| Epic | technical solutions engineer | Verona, WI |
| Garchen Buddhist Institute | work-study intern | Chino Valley, AR |
| Gethsemane Baptist Church | administrative support & youth ministry intern | Washington, DC |
| Grinnell-Newburg Community School District | substitute teacher | Grinnell, IA |
| Harvard University | research assistant | Cambridge, MA |
| Hula Hula | server | Seattle, WA |
| Iowa International Center | international visitor programs intern | Des Moines, IA |
| Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Program | assistant language teacher | Nobeoka, Japan |
| Lincoln Wine Bar | server | Mount Vernon, IA |
| McMaster Carr Supply Company | new item coordinator | Elmhurst, IL |
| Meddeas | English language assistant | Logroño, Spain |
| Memory Lane Antiques | digital marketing coordinator | Windsor, CO |
| Metro Boston Clinical Partners | clinical study coordinator | Brighton, MA |
| Moraine Valley Community College | library assistant | Palos Hills, IL |
| Morningstar | Morningstar Development Program | Chicago, IL |
| National Council for Behavioral Health | client support specialist | Washington, DC |
| Protein | researcher | New York, NY |
| Public News Service | reporter & producer | Des Moines, IA |
| Regis Technologies | QC technician | Morton Grove, IL |
| Rustic Ridge Equestrian Center | stablehand | Stevens Point, WI |
| Sanford J. Greenburger Associates | literary scout intern | Highland Park, IL |
| Seeley, Savidge, Ebert & Gourash, Co., LPA | legal administrative assistant | Westlake, OH |
| Smithsonian Institution | research fellow | Washington, DC |
| Solid Clouds | copy writer | Reykjavik, Iceland |
| The Artemis Agency | research intern | Los Angeles, CA |
| TutorMe | academic writing tutor | remote |
| U.S. Department of Justice | paralegal | Washington, DC |
| United Communities Against Poverty | resource development coordinator | Capitol Heights, MD |
| Uptown Stories | intern | New York, NY |
| Viacom | production assistant | New York, NY |
| Wyzant | customer support representative | Chicago, IL |
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!
- 6% Completely
- 59% Moderately
- 29% Slightly
- 6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Simmons University | MLIS | library science & archival studies |
| Syracuse University | MS | early childhood special education |
| University of California | MFA | creative writing |
| University of Cambridge | MPhil | English |
| University of Iowa | PhD | English |
| Vanderbilt University | PhD | early modern English |
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Graduate Schools Data
| Institution | Degree | Field of Study | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central European University | MA | political philosophy | Budapest, Hungary |
| College of New Jersey | MA | English | Ewing, NJ |
| Florida State University | MA | theatre & performance research | Tallahassee, FL |
| Hamline University | MAT | teaching English as a second or foreign language | St. Paul, MN |
| Simmons University | MLIS | library science & archival studies | Boston, MA |
| Syracuse University | MS | early childhood special education | Syracuse, NY |
| Union Theological Seminary | MDiv | theology | New York, NY |
| University of California | MFA | creative writing | Davis, CA |
| University of Cambridge | MPhil | English | Cambridge, UK |
| University of Iowa | PhD | English | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Maryland | MEd | education | College Park, MD |
| University of Memphis | PhD | philosophy | Memphis, TN |
| University of St. Thomas | JD | law | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Wisconsin | PhD | chemistry | Madison, WI |
| Vanderbilt University | PhD | early modern English | Nashville, TN |
| Wake Forest University | MA | psychology | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 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.
83%
83% 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
- AmeriCorps
- Cow Tipping Press
- Grinnell Education Project
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Service Data
| Organization | Location |
|---|---|
| Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center | Chicago, IL |
| AmeriCorps | Rochester, MN |
| Cow Tipping Press | Minneapolis, MN |
| Cow Tipping Press | Minneapolis, MN |
| Great Oaks Charter School | Newark, NJ |
| Grinnell Education Project | Grinnell, IA |
Fellowships
Fellowships
Grinnell has a rich history of producing recipients of some of the most prestigious post-graduate fellowships and awards.
Organization
- 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 | Changhua, Taiwan |
| The Fulbright Program | Lomza, Poland |
| 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
66%
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Internships Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3311 Productions Inc. | creative/performing arts | Los Angeles, CA |
| American Psychology Association | research/science | Washington, DC |
| AmeriCorps | education | Grinnell, IA |
| Amplihigher Copywriting | sales/marketing | Austin, TX |
| Asociación Acompáñame | healthcare | San Ramon, Costa Rica |
| Austrian Centre for Digital Humanities | communications/media | Vienna, Austria |
| BakerRipley | law/legal services | Houston, TX |
| Bank of New York Mellon | computing/technology | remote |
| Brain Mill Press | communications/media | Green Bay, WI |
| Broad Street Buddies | communications/media | Philadelphia, PA |
| Browne & Miller Literary Associates | communications/media | Hinsdale, IL |
| Center for Book Arts | creative/performing arts | New York, NY |
| Chicago Sky | communications/media | Chicago, IL |
| Corporation for National and Community Service | education | Grinnell, IA |
| Cow Tipping Press | communications/media | Minneapolis, MN |
| Cow Tipping Press | creative/performing arts | Minneapolis, MN |
| Cow Tipping Press | education | Minneapolis, MN |
| Davis Elementary School | education | Grinnell, IA |
| DeJear for Iowa | government/public policy | Des Moines, IA |
| Drake Community Library | communications/media | Grinnell, IA |
| Drake Community Library | education | Grinnell, IA |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Commission | law/legal services | Chicago, IL |
| Fresh Air Fund | education | Fishkill, NY |
| Garlough Elementary School | education | Mendota Heights, MN |
| Generation Teach | education | Boston, MA |
| Gethsemane Baptist Church | social services | Washington, DC |
| Gigi's Playhouse | education | Madison, WI |
| Grinnell Mutual | business administration/management | New York, IA |
| Hilltop United Methodist Church | social services | Mankato, MN |
| Ibaraki Christian University | education | Hitachi, Japan |
| Indianapolis Museum of Art | creative/performing arts | Indianapolis, IN |
| Iowa Center for Public Affairs Journalism | communications/media | Iowa City, IA |
| Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm | law/legal services | Beijing, China |
| LaGuardia Community College | creative/performing arts | Long Island City, NY |
| Loeb Enterprises | business administration/management | New York, NY |
| Mayer Brown LLP | law/legal services | Washington, DC |
| Mediablaze | sales/marketing | London, UK |
| Memphis Teacher Residency | education | Memphis, TN |
| Miami New Times | communications/media | Miami, FL |
| Minnesota Historical Society | education | Saint Paul, MN |
| Minnesota United Methodist Conference | social services | Minneapolis, MN |
| MN350 | communications/media | Minneapolis, MN |
| Museum at Eldridge Street | education | New York, NY |
| NBC | sales/marketing | New York, NY |
| NeurologyToday | communications | New York, NY |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | education | New Bedford, MA |
| New York City Network of Worker Cooperatives | business administration/management | New York, NY |
| New York City Trans Oral History Project | social services | New York, NY |
| Newberry Library | education | Chicago, IL |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | healthcare | Evanston, IL |
| Office of the State Archaeologist | education | Iowa City, IA |
| Pasadena Altadena Coalition of Transformative Leaders | social services | Pasadena, CA |
| Public Radio Exchange | communications | Madison, WI |
| Puerta Grande Law Firm, LLC | law/legal services | Minneapolis, MN |
| RefugeeOne | social services | Chicago, IL |
| Restless Books | communications/media | New York, NY |
| Saint Mary's Press | communications/media | Winona, MN |
| Seeley, Savidge, Ebert & Gourash Co., LPA | law/legal services | Westlake, OH |
| Shakespeare Theatre Company | creative/performing arts | Washington, DC |
| Sisters for Sisters | business administration/management | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat Center | agriculture | Vanderbilt, MI |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Company | creative/performing arts | remote |
| Taproot Theatre Company | education | Seattle, WA |
| TDM Business Toole Suite | communications/media | remote IL |
| The Actors Centre | sales/marketing | London, UK, UK |
| The Actors Centre | creative/performing arts | London, UK |
| The Death Penalty Project | law/legal services | London, UK |
| The Grove United Methodist Church | social services | Woodbury, MN |
| The Muny | creative/performing arts | St. Louis, MO |
| The Wren's Nest | creative/performing arts | Atlanta, GA |
| 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 |
| Tuesday's Children | social services | New York, NY |
| Unbound | communications | London, UK |
| Urban Arts Academy | creative/performing arts | Minneapolis, MN |
| U.S. Attorneys' Office | law/legal services | Washington, DC |
| 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 |
| Victoria Public Library | communications/media | Victoria, TX |
| Willow Creek Community Church | education | Hoffman Estates, IL |
| Wolters Kluwer Health | communications | New York, NY |
| Wood Dale Public Library | communications/media | Wood Dale, IL |
| Writopia | creative/performing arts | New York, NY |
Research
56%
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Research Data
| Organization | Field | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley University | stem cell treatment for pancreatic cancer | Peoria, IL |
| Department of Energy | materials science | Ames, IA |
| Grinnell College | ethnography of Zimbabwean music in the Bay Area | Oakland, CA |
| Newberry Library | historical literature | Chicago, IL |
| Oregon Health & Science University | neuroscience | Portland, OR |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | multispectral imaging | Rochester, NY |
| SFS Bhutan | tourism | Jakar, Bhutan |
| University of Chicago | early modern literature | , NY |
Service
71%
Off-Campus Study
45%