Where will a WashU education take you?

Your education is an investment in a successful future. WashU has the resources you need to confidently launch your career—no matter your field or passion.

Room to grow

Room to grow

Alumna Laurie Phillips is committed to serving homeless families in the St. Louis region.

Competition and freedom

Competition and freedom

As head of antitrust at the U.S. Department of Justice, alumnus Jonathan Kanter brought cases challenging the power of some of the world’s biggest companies.

Career support for life.

From Day One, we begin charting a course for your career discovery and support you throughout your professional life. The Center for Career Engagement offers comprehensive tools, resources, and mentors that you can access for your entire career.

How we support your career journey:

Individualized career coaching
Résumé writing, interviewing skills, and networking
On-campus interviews, information sessions, and career fairs
Self-assessment tools
Year-round workshops and seminars
Career communities
Nationwide employer site visits
Specialized workshops and panel discussions
Stipends for internships

Outcomes that speak for themselves.

Our consistently strong career placement rates and the success of our alumni speak to the effectiveness of our career development support. 

93%

of graduates are employed, continuing education, or engaged in other positive career outcomes six months after graduation

86%

of employed graduates are earning $60K or more per year

650+

organizations where WashU grads land jobs

More ways to get career-ready at WashU

Practical & research experiences

Take advantage of opportunities across numerous fields within the WashU community. Apply your classroom learning to internships and other practical experiences that prepare you for meaningful employment.

Pre-professional advising & mentoring

For students headed to professional school, our advisors and mentoring programs help you design a program that makes sure you’re ready.

Accelerated graduate programs

WashU offers several accelerated degree programs, allowing ambitious students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in a condensed timeframe. These programs are ideal for those who have a strong academic record and a clear commitment to their field of study, enabling them to delve deeper into their chosen discipline and gain advanced credentials more quickly.

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