Career Outcomes for Castleton Students
In 2020, Castleton was ranked as the #1 best public college in Vermont and the nation’s #3 best college for getting a job after graduation by the career resources website, Zippia.
Students work closely with our Office of Career Services to develop career goals and put a plan in place together to achieve them using the tools, resources, and connections they’ve made as a student. A majority of our students receive strong preparation for their future careers through internships and other experiential learning opportunities.
See how recent Castleton University graduates are achieving success.
Employment
37% of the Class of 2020 was employed at the time of graduation, with 60% in positions related to their major.
Top Employers for the Class of 2020
- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
- Vermont State Police
- Autism Bridges
- Beecher & Bethel LlP
- Casella Waste Systems
- Gallagher Flynn & Co. LLP
- Okemo Mountain School
- Northshire Rescue Squad
- University of Plattsburgh Medical Center
- Northland Job Corps
- R.K. Miles
- OnLogic
- Town of East Greenbush, NY
- Community Options Residential Services
- St. Peter’s Hospital
- Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
- Rutland Regional Medical Center
- PEGTV
- Tapawingo Camp of the Woods
- Porter Medical Center
- Rutland City School District
Internships
We know that hands-on, experiential learning opportunities help our students find careers after graduation. 72% of the Class of 2020 completed a work-related experience during their time at Castleton. 25% of these internships were paid.
Internships Held by Recent Castleton Graduates
- Glens Falls Hospital
- Killington Mountain School
- Rutland County State’s Attorney Office
- Turning Point
- Fair Haven Fitness
- Rutland Northwest School
- ARIS Solutions
- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
- Rutland High School
- Kinney Drugs
- Bennington Rutland Opportunity Council
- Homeless Prevention Center
- Granville High School
- West Ridge Center
- Back on Track Physical Therapy
- The Mentor Connector
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary
- Vermont State Police
- Rutland Intermediate School
- Southern Vermont Medical Center
Graduate School & Continuing Education
28% of the Class of 2020 has decided to continue their education through graduate programs, including in Castleton University’s nine graduate programs.
Top Graduate/Professional Schools for the Class of 2020
- Brown University
- Champlain College
- Dominican College
- Indiana University – Bloomington
- Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
- Merrimack College
- Montclair University
- New York Chiropractic College
- Norwich University
- Roger Williams University
- Sage College
- SUNY Brockport
- University of Albany
- University of Illinois
- University of New England
- University of North Texas
- University of Vermont
- Utica College
- Vermont Law School
- West Chester University
- Wilkes University