Class of 2025 Survey Shows Alumni Thriving in Careers and Graduate Schools after Trinity

A survey has found that 98 percent of the Trinity College Class of 2025 have secured jobs, enrolled in continuing education, or found other meaningful “first destinations” within six months of their graduation.

The first destinations survey—conducted annually by Trinity’s Career and Life Design Center—gathers information to learn about each new graduate’s first stop after Trinity. The specifics of reporting this data are governed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

According to the survey, 98 percent of Class of 2025 alumni are employed, continuing their education, serving in the military, volunteering, or pursuing other successful outcomes. The results includes information about 399 of Trinity’s newest alumni, reflecting a knowledge rate of 83.3 percent of the class members.

More than 75 percent of those with verified first destinations have employment. More than 16 percent are continuing their education at the graduate level. Two alumni have committed to volunteer service organizations, and one joined the U.S. Navy. Alumni engaged in other pursuits—including taking a gap year or running their own business—accounted for more than 5 percent on the survey, while just 2 percent reported that they are seeking opportunities for employment or continuing education.

Maria Dyane, associate director of strategy and student development in Trinity’s Career and Life Design Center, said the survey reflects both the strength of outcomes and the intentionality behind how Trinity prepares students for life after graduation. “A 98-percent total outcomes rate reflects not just strong placement, but the clarity and confidence with which our students approach their next steps,” Dyane said. “The vast majority of graduates are either employed or in graduate school within months of graduation, which is an indicator of both readiness and momentum.”

Continuing Education

Trinity alumni are attending graduate schools across the U.S. and around the globe.

“This speaks to the strength of a liberal arts education at Trinity,” Dyane said. “Students are exposed to opportunities locally, nationally, and globally, and more importantly, they develop the perspective and confidence to pursue them.”

Trinity’s Class of 2025 alumni have entered graduate programs at Yale University, Northwestern University, Vanderbilt University, Rutgers University, Temple University, Babson College’s F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, the University of Massachusetts, and School of the Art Institute of Chicago, among many other prestigious programs.

Anna Franceschi ’25, a graduate student at Northeastern University, said that Trinity’s Career and Life Design Center provided ongoing, intentional support that kept her aware of her options. “The coaching team helped me understand what my academic and professional experiences meant for my future,” she said.

Employment

Dyane added that the wide range of industries and roles Trinity graduates enter highlights the versatility of their skill sets.

“What we’re seeing is not just where students are going, but how they are navigating the complexity of today’s job market,” she said. “Our graduates are entering a wide range of industries—often in roles that cut across traditional boundaries—reflecting the strength of Trinity’s liberal arts approach, where interdisciplinary learning translates into real-world impact.”

“Our students learn how to design their own paths,” Dyane added. “They understand that today’s job market is skills-driven. It’s less about following a single industry track and more about how you apply your strengths to create meaningful and fulfilling opportunities. Our alumni play a critical role in reinforcing that perspective by sharing their own journeys and opening doors for current students.”

Top employers of Trinity’s most recent alumni include Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Hartford Healthcare, J.P. Morgan, Dell Technologies, Morgan Stanley, Raytheon Technologies, Fidelity Investments, Deloitte, Madison Square Garden Sports, and the NFL, among many other businesses and organizations.

Mae O’Neil ’25, who is employed by J.P. Morgan as a client associate, said that she learned about different career opportunities and connected with alumni through the Career and Life Design Center. “I met with the coaches very frequently during my senior spring, trying to find different job opportunities and getting advice on how to best use the Center’s resources,” O’Neil said. “It was a huge part of me being able to navigate the first few months after graduation.”

Class of 2025 alumni who are now employed have gone into a wide variety of fields and industries. Top among those industries are business, consulting, finance, and real estate (47 percent); science, technology, and engineering (14 percent); education and teaching (10 percent); government, public policy, and law (10 percent); health and medicine (6 percent); nonprofit and social services (5 percent); communications, marketing, advertising, and public relations (5 percent); and arts or arts administration (3 percent).

Within those chosen industries, alumni are pursuing roles that best suit their skills and interests: business, finance, consulting, and analytical roles (42 percent); sales, marketing, and business development roles (17 percent); science, technology, engineering, and data roles (11 percent); health, clinical, and research roles (9 percent); education, teaching, and academic roles (9 percent); government, legal, and public policy roles (7 percent); operations, HR, and administrative roles (5 percent); nonprofit and social services roles (4 percent); and arts, media, and creative roles (3 percent).

‘A Student’s Journey’ with Career and Life Design

Trinity’s Career and Life Design Center begins working with students when they’re admitted and continues working with alumni long after graduation. “We support the full arc of a student’s journey,” Dyane said. “Students are the designers of that journey, and our role is to equip them with the skills, mindsets, and experiences to navigate an evolving world—including careers that don’t yet exist.”

Trinity’s approach to career development is intentionally individualized. “Our work is transformational, not transactional,” Dyane said. “Every student’s path is different, which is why one-on-one coaching is central to what we do. We engage deeply with students through individualized support and guidance, as well as workshops, programs, and events to help them make informed, confident decisions.”

At the core of this work is Trinity’s engaged alumni network, working alongside faculty and staff to support the student experience. The Career and Life Design Center actively integrates these relationships into coaching, programs, and experiential opportunities, creating a dynamic ecosystem that supports students in navigating their journeys and translating their skills into meaningful pathways.

The individualized engagement continues with alumni at all stages of their lives. “Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation,” Dyane said. “Whether alumni are exploring new opportunities or navigating transitions, we continue to support them as they define and achieve their goals. Once a Bantam, always a Bantam.”

Learn more about Trinity’s Career and Life Design Center here.