Academics: Life After DukeThe knowledge and skills garnered from a Duke undergraduate education contribute to immediate as well as lifelong career success. Duke seniors have a proven track record of achievement in their post-Duke vocations. Ninety percent of seniors plan to earn an advanced degree, while 99 percent of Duke student applicants are admitted to law school, and 85 percent of Duke student applicants are admitted to medical school. Of course, many Duke graduates seek (and find) employment in their chosen fields as well. Graduate study, professional school, and employment are the most common plans of new college graduates. Duke's Career Center helps students to explore their post-college options with information about various careers, chances to gain experience or test the waters through internships or shadowing opportunities, and help with finding jobs in the industries or locations they desire. The Center also holds Career Fairs and an annual Career Week, as well as mock interviews and networking opportunities. The Pre-Graduate Study Advising staff can help to explain a student's options for graduate study. Students with pre-law, pre-business, or pre-medicine interest can get help from the Pre-Law Advising Center, the Pre-Business Advising Office, and the Health Professions Advising Center, which sponsor programs and distribute information to students who are considering careers in these fields. |
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