In May of last year, the class of 2023 left the Hilltop with great aspirations, ready to share their knowledge, gifts, and Anselmian experiences with the wider world. Within six months, 97% of the class was employed, continuing their education, or volunteering either with an organization or with a branch of the United States military. Within nine months, 99% of the class was employed, continuing their education or volunteering.
Saint Anselm College graduates went on to roles at JP Morgan Wealth Management, Tufts School of Medicine, and USA Today. They’re teaching at public and private schools across New England and as far as Spain. Nursing graduates are caring for patients at Boston Children’s Hospital, University of Virginia, and through the United States Army.
A recent first-destination survey demonstrated that 25 organizations hired more than one Saint Anselm graduate; Fidelity Investments hired the most Anselmians with 12 graduates ranging in majors from computer science to business to communication. Alumni are employed as far away as Montana, Colorado, Florida, India, and Italy, and as close as Manchester, N.H. and Boston, Mass.
Of the 99% of students with outcomes, 18% continued their education at colleges and universities around the country. Majors in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Economics and Business, and Biological Science led the way in continuing their education. Schools include Syracuse University, University of Notre Dame, and University of Michigan to name a few.
Alumni also volunteered their time post-graduation with organizations such as Americorps, while five graduates are serving in the U.S. Army and Air Force.
Elementary Education Major Clay Young ‘24 teaches fifth grade at Parkside Middle School in Manchester, N.H. He attributes his growth as a teacher to the Education Department’s support and the way his professors challenged him in unique ways.
Now, he aims to be a role model to his own students, sharing his Anselmian values every day. “I strive to inspire my students to grow in all areas of their lives, even if that means they grow just a little bit every day.
“I absolutely loved my time at Saint Anselm,” shared Young. “I am beyond grateful to have many years of learning, growth, fun, and transformation!”
Finance Major Guy Parenteau ’23 is an integrated supply chain analyst at Raytheon in Massachusetts. He previously interned with the company, securing his position before graduation.
“Saint Anselm College has given me, not only the knowledge to be successful in my career, but it has truly shaped me into the person I am today,” said Parenteau. “Saint Anselm has taught me how to be a respectful and caring person that is open to new ideas and has given me the skills I need to contribute and make a difference in my career.”
Physics and Psychology Major Emma Goulet is teaching quantum physics to Buddhist monks and nuns as part of the Science for Monks and Nuns program of the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA). Goulet will be based at LTWA headquarters in Dharamsala, India for four months to teach an extended class.
A Sampling of 2023 Graduates
Accounting and Business: Commercial Sustainability Consulting at Guidehouse
Behavorial Neuroscience: Early Intervention Teacher in Salem School District
Biology: Earning master’s at University of Connecticut in ecology and evolutionary biology
Computer Science: Mobile Security Technician at Minuteman Security & Life Safety
Communication: Admission Counselor at Saint Anselm College
Criminal Justice: Police Officer in Tyngsborough, Mass.
Forensic Science: Associate Scientist, Nova Biomedical
Marketing: Marketing Specialist at Saint Anselm College
Peace and Justice Studies: Development Assistant at Capital Roots
Politics and Psychology: News Associate at CNN, Washington, D.C. Bureau
Spanish: 7th grade Spanish Teacher at Cohasset Middle School
Nursing: Registered Nurse at Yale Teaching Hospital
Seventeen majors found that 100% of their graduates had jobs or were committed to graduate programs including: American Studies, Art History, Chemistry, Computer Science with Business, Cyber Criminology, Economics, English, Fine Arts, Forensic Science, French, Great Books, International relations, Math with economics, Peace and Justice Studies, Philosophy, Spanish, and Theology.