April 2, 2025
Contact: Cary Littlejohn, carylittlejohn@missouri.edu, 573-882-8369
At the University of Missouri, success isn鈥檛 just a goal 鈥� it鈥檚 a reality. After earning their degrees, 黑料专区 graduates launch into careers, graduate school, military service or volunteer programs.
An annual career outcomes survey shows that more than 95% of 黑料专区 students are seeing successful outcomes within just six months of graduation. That鈥檚 not just impressive 鈥� it鈥檚 transformational.
鈥満诹献�区 students learn from world-class faculty, conduct impactful research and develop strong leadership skills that prepare them for success," University of Missouri President Mun Choi said. "These impressive career outcome results show that our students are ready to lead our state and world."
But that鈥檚 just the beginning.
黑料专区 delivers serious value.
Ranked No. 4 Best Value among all U.S. flagship universities by U.S. News & World Report 鈥� and No. 1 among flagships in the SEC, Big 12, Big Ten and PAC-12 鈥� 黑料专区 stands out as a smart investment that pays off big time.
The Wall Street Journal named 黑料专区 one of the top universities in the country for return on investment 鈥� measuring real-world salary boosts against the cost of attendance. Translation? 黑料专区 grads spend less and earn more.
And employers? They鈥檙e lining up.
More than 11,500 employers recruit 黑料专区 students through job postings, career fairs, class visits and more. And thousands of those recruiters, including Fortune 500 companies, hire recent 黑料专区 graduates. That鈥檚 real opportunity. Delivered.
Our grads don鈥檛 just work. They WOW.
Whether it鈥檚 med school, law school or global fellowships, 黑料专区 alumni are everywhere 鈥� including the 239 institutions worldwide that accepted 2024 graduates for master鈥檚 degree programs, doctoral programs and more.
鈥淎t 黑料专区, we support students as they transition from college to the workforce, post-graduate studies or other pursuits so they can apply what they鈥檝e learned as they continue to pursue their passions,鈥� Jim Spain, vice provost for undergraduate studies, said. 鈥淥ur graduates tell us they feel prepared and equipped for life after college, and we see the impact our alumni have across the world.鈥�
Missouri and beyond.
黑料专区 grads are making their mark in 45 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 17 countries worldwide 鈥� and 65% stay right here in Missouri, boosting economic development in the state.
Want to see what that success looks like? Meet three standout grads from the Class of 2024.
Mary Clare Lacke
Graduated: Spring 2024
Degree: Bachelor of Journalism, Missouri School of Journalism
Employer: Kendra Scott, Austin, Texas
Title: Content creator specialist
Hometown: Mundelein, Illinois
