Career paths of alumni

43% of Gettysburg alumni have completed and 25% are currently enrolled in a graduate degree program (master’s, doctoral, professional) five years after graduation. Alumni are employed in a variety of fields. The most popular career fields are business and education.

FIELD PERCENT
Agriculture & Veterinary Science 1.34%
Arts 0.67%
Business( includes self-employed) 33.56%
Communications 1.34%
Education  25.50%
Engineering, Technology & Science 8.05%
Government  8.72%
Health Professional & Science Related Field 8.72%
Lawyer 3.36%
Non-Profit Organizations 8.72%
   
* Each individual is counted in one field only.

Source: Class of 2006 Five-year-Out Alumni Baccalaureate Outcomes Survey. (Survey participation rate was 33%.)