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.
Bennington College Graduate Outcomes
Results represent data taken from the Spring 2024 Alumni Survey, the Class of 23 First Destination Survey, and student records.
of Bennington graduates are employed 2 to 5 years out from graduation.
Employed
of Bennington graduates completed at least four internships or research experiences.
Experienced
of recent graduates report that they are engaged in their work or studies.
Prepared
Starting Salaries
On average, graduates make more than $46,000 a year within 6 months to a year from graduation and over $61,000 a year within 2 to 5 years after graduation.
Life-Long Learning
37%* of Bennington graduates continue their education within 5 years of graduating. The top ten schools include:
New York University
University of Iowa
Yale University
University of Pennsylvania
Columbia University
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Cornell University
State University of New York, Albany
Boston University
(*data for students between 2015-2025)
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.