Career Outcomes for Castleton Students
In its most recent rankings, 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
47% of the Class of 2021 was employed at the time of graduation, with 71% in positions related to their major.
Top Employers for the Class of 2021
- Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region
- Rutland Regional Medical Center
- Triller Print Source & Services
- Killington & Pico Resorts
- Rutland City Public Schools
- Sheehey Furlong & Behm P.C.
- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
- Emory University Hospital
- Community Care Network
- Northeastern Regional Vermont Hospital
- University of Vermont
- Oceanside High School
- Lake Bomoseen Lodge & Taproom
- Genesis Healthcare
- Working Fields
- Next Generation
- Ludlow Elementary School
- WN Tuscany Agency
- Colebrook Academy
- Vermont Federal Credit Union
- American Airlines
- St. Barnabas Medical Center
Internships
We know that hands-on, experiential learning opportunities help our students find careers after graduation. 67% of the Class of 2021 completed a work-related experience during their time at Castleton. 22% of these internships were paid.
Internships Held by Recent Castleton Graduates
- Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
- Rutland Recreation & Parks
- State’s Attorney’s Office
- Porter Medical Center
- Scribe America
- The Mentor Connector
- Basin Harbor Club
- Community Health Improvement Teamm
- Rutland Free Library
- Serenity House
- Park Street Program
- Vermont Adult Learning
- Fair Haven Concerned
- White River Junction Veterans Affairs Hospital
- Rutland Parent-Child Center
- Vermont Country Store
- Catamount Asset Management
- Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging
- Chaffee Art Center
- Amalgamated Culture Works
- Mountain Top Inn & Resort
- Cooley Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center
- Thrive Center of the Green Mountains
- REclaimED Makerspace
- Bennington Fish Hatchery
- Poultney Mettowee Natural Resource Conservation District
Graduate School & Continuing Education
15% of the Class of 2021 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 2021
- Adelphi University
- Castleton University
- Florida State University
- North Carolina State University
- Northern Vermont University
- Smith College School of Social Work
- SUNY Oneonta
- SUNY Plattsburgh
- University of New England
- University of New Hampshire
- University of Vermont
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse