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Outcomes

Through the Plan Process, Field Work Term internships, and graduate-level academic advising, students take a leadership role in their education, structuring their studies at Bennington around the burning questions that matter most to them, and to the world. This hands-on, inquiry-based approach to education prepares students for a life after Bennington—as civically engaged citizens, as proactive contributors to their workplaces, and as insightful lifelong learners.   

Career Outcomes: Classes of 2016-2020

Results represent a cumulative average for the June graduating classes of 2016-2020, with a knowledge rate of at least 70% per year. Knowledge rate is based on results from survey data collected within 6-9 months post graduation, with supplemental data independently verified from LinkedIn and Clearinghouse sources.

93%

of Bennington graduates, six months out, are employed, enrolled in service programs, or in grad school

Graduating class data, 5 year average, 2016-2020

Employed

100 %

of Bennington graduates completed at least four internships or research experiences

June 2020 graduating class data 

Experienced

76%

of Bennington graduates are in a field related to their studies

June 2020 graduating class data

Prepared

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Starting Salaries

The average starting salary for a Bennington graduate 6 months out is $45,000 (across industries), $95,000 for science and math. 

Life-Long Learning

36%* of Bennington graduates go on to attend other institutions for continued study. The top ten schools include: 

Boston University
City University of New York
Columbia University
Harvard University
New York University
Simmons College
State University of New York
University of California
University of Iowa
University of Vermont

(*data for students between 2003-2018)

Alumni Profiles

Numbers and statistics can tell part of a story, but the impact of Bennington alumni on the world encompasses so much more. Read about what our students have accomplished