Outcomes & Careers
After Davidson Forge Your Own Path
Davidson prepares students and alumni to fulfill their life-long educational and professional pursuits by connecting them with tools, resources and networks, and fostering the development of critical competencies that build on the liberal arts experience.
Graduate Outcomes Building Bright Futures
No matter your major, upon graduation from Davidson, you will enter a world of possibilities equipped with a deep appreciation for learning, the ability to solve problems creatively, the confidence to meet challenges head-on and the desire to contribute to your community-both local and global.
Your Alumni Network Career Connections
Your relationship with Davidson lasts long after you step off the front lawn at the close of commencement. Stay connected through alumni events at more than 40 local chapters, campus reunions, volunteering, and serving as a mentor for Wildcats to come.
Top employment industries
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Education, library, archives
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Healthcare
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Financial services, insurance
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Technology, engineering, math
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Civic, social, or community service
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Government, policy, law
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Healthcare
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Law
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Technology, engineering, math
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Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, lab science
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Social sciences, humanities
Fellowships
The Office of Fellowships connects students and recent alumni to world-renowned programs across all disciplines, including the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, Rhodes Scholarship, and more. The program focuses on identifying and developing potential scholars, one-on-one advising, and providing resources to guide applicants through processes from start to finish.
Individual Career Advising & Assessments
To maximize your success, we recommend you treat your job search as if it were another class in your academic schedule–set aside hours each week to manage the process beginning early in your senior year, take advantage of all available resources and meet with a Betty and B. Frank Matthews II ’49 Center for Career Development (Matthews Center) adviser to review and refine your job search strategy.
Career Exploration & Assessment
Graduate & Professional School
Many Davidson students choose to pursue graduate study. Between 13 and 20 percent of students enroll in graduate school directly following their Davidson education, but many more apply and are accepted to graduate programs after working for a few years. Our advisers, as well as faculty members throughout the college, are here to help you explore options for graduate and professional school.