College is all about your future, and at Washington, we are committed to preparing you to take control of that future.
You will work closely with advisors, professors, peer mentors and professional staff who will give you the guidance and advice you need when choosing your courses, finding clubs and organizations to expand your interests, getting that dream internship, developing your research, and being ready to enter your career after graduation. Think beyond your classroom experience and embrace the myriad opportunities Washington College has in store for you.
Opportunities That Matter
What separates a Washington College graduate from students at other schools are the experiential opportunities that take classroom learning into the world and show students how to turn their education into a career. Research, internships, field study, civic engagement, study abroad, and other experiential learning opportunities give graduates an incredible resume even before they begin their careers and make them strong candidates for the jobs or graduate programs in their fields. We strongly encourage students to participate in these experiences throughout their Washington career.
10,000+
Internships available across all majors
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Affiliated study-abroad programs
Undergraduate Research
and Fieldwork
Undergraduate research is an important part of your Washington experience and not just in the sciences—every student has the chance to conduct research appropriate to their major. Past student experiences have ranged from cutting-edge research as part of the College’s membership with the CERN Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, Switzerland, to an interdisciplinary creative project that combined electronic sound sources with interactive visual media. We’ll help you find research topics that excite you and grow your professional skills.
Washington College is home to the 5,000-acre River and Field Campus (RAFC) and a waterfront campus along the Chester River that provides students with unique field research venues. Students get firsthand opportunities to study the Chesapeake Bay, North America’s largest estuary, and the surrounding habitat, and select students can also apply for the Chesapeake Semester, an interdisciplinary study of the region.
100
Percentage of student internship stipend applications approved
95
Percentage of students that engage with the Center for Career Development in their first year
95
Percentage of Class of 2024 employed or enrolled in graduate or professional school within 9 months of graduation
When Zheng Lu ’26 arrived on campus, he knew he wanted to conduct research as a way to get hands-on learning. The John S. Toll Research Fellowship gave him the opportunity to make it a significant part of his Washington College education.
For more than a year, Lu worked with Assistant Professor of Physics Suyog Shrestha, a physicist working on the ATLAS experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider. Their research focuses on the Higgs boson, an elementary particle in the Standard Model of particle physics, and whether heavier Higgs bosons can be found.
A major obstacle in proving that heavier Higgs bosons exist is background noise complicating signal detection. The project Shrestha and Lu are working on uses ATLAS simulation data to study background noise and develop techniques to minimize its interference, enabling clearer detection and analysis of potential signals.
“Doing research was awesome,” Lu said. “I learned about particle physics and coding languages, how research projects work, how to work with other people, and how to present my research to other people. Washington College professors are very nice and helpful. They are super useful resources for students.”
Pathways to Success
Your first step on campus begins a journey designed to prepare you for success. The First Year Seminar introduces you to the Washington College academic experience and begins to give you the skills you need to thrive. It’s also where you begin your work with the Center for Career Development. Center staff are your partners in getting ready for the launch of your professional career. They work with you on all aspects of preparation for your unique career path, including self-assessment, career exploration, mock interviews, resume building, and job search or graduate school planning. With these helpful resources and the support of the career development team and faculty mentors, you can take on your future with confidence.
Next Level Learning
Your Washington College education is about exploring where you want to go in your personal and professional life and giving you the skills to get there. For many students that means taking advantage of our dual-degree programs and post-graduate partnerships.
Dual-degree programs generally require three years at Washington followed by two to four years at a partner university, after which students earn a bachelor’s from Washington and a second degree — bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate, depending on the program — from the partner institution, often in a shorter amount of time than typical.
Post-graduate partnerships offer great advantages, from tuition discounts and scholarships, to fast-track and early enrollment admissions.
Building Experience Through Internships
Through the Center for Career Development and faculty connections, Washington students have access to thousands of internships. Recent internships include:
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Anne Arundel Counseling |
MedStar Washington Hospital Center |
Building Experience Through Internships
Through the Center for Career Development and faculty connections, Washington students have access to thousands of internships. Recent internships include:
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Anne Arundel Counseling MedStar Washington Hospital Center Mid-Atlantic Sports Network |
After meeting the head of human relations for TIAA at a Washington College alumni soccer game, Sean Nkem ’25 was hired for a retirement and wealth management internship at the organization. The experience complemented the technical skills he learned from classes—things like using data, creating presentations, and public speaking.
Nkem said he learned about variable annuities, conducting internal research, and compiling a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats). Experience in those areas will be useful to the economics major wherever he ends up after graduation.
Nkem was able to take the internship thanks to financial support from the Andrew C. Helms Internship Grant and practical support by counselors at the Center for Career Development.
“I received a tremendous amount of support from the Career Center. Whether it was just to game out my future or a more hands on resume reviewing session, they always made sure I was taken care of,” Nkem said. ”The relationships I made during my time at TIAA are some that will last a lifetime (in addition to the lessons I was taught).”
Graduate & Professional Schools
Washington College graduates earn their way to some of the best graduate and professional degree programs in the nation, including:
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American University |
Penn State University |
Graduate & Professional Schools
Washington College graduates earn their way to some of the best graduate and professional degree programs in the nation, including:
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American University Penn State University Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine |
Finding Career Success
A Washington College education prepares graduates for successful careers. Whether they find a direct connection between their major and career pathway or they take a less traditional professional journey, our alumni gain the skills they need to lead fulfilling lives from their liberals arts experience at Washington.
Mackenzie Boughey ’24
Senior Analyst
OpinionWorks
Annapolis, Maryland
Majors: Political Science and Sociology
Audrey Flanagan ’24
Intermediary Sales Associate
T. Rowe Price
Baltimore, Maryland
Majors: Economics and Business Management
Bianti Danaj ’24
Entrepreneur
Founder of Donika Olive Oil
Major: Business Management
Maegan White ’23
Community Engagement Coordinator
ShoreRivers
Easton, MD
Majors: Environmental Science and Political Science
Nick Splendoria ’23
Research Analyst
Elias Law Group
Washington, D.C.
Majors: Political Science and Communications & Media Studies
Maegan White ’23
Community Engagement Coordinator
ShoreRivers
Chestertown, Maryland
Major: Environmental Science
Henry Butterfield III ’22
Associate Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts
Majors: Economics and Business Management
Joe Curtin ’22
Sustainability Analyst
ClimatePartner
Boston, Massachusetts
Majors: Environmental Science and Economics
Liz Hay ‘22
Financial Institution Policy Analyst
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, D.C.
Majors: Economics and Humanities
Asia Perez ’22
Child Safety Analyst
TikTok
Washington, D.C.
Major: Sociology
Paris Mercier ’20
Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate
Magellan Health
Washington, D.C.
Majors: Sociology and Political Science
Leslie Collins ’19
Producer
CSPAN
Washington, D.C.
Major: English
Sam Cloud ’18
Director of Government Affairs
American Exploration & Production Council
Washington, D.C.
Major: Political Science
Rachel Shaw ’18
Corporate Counsel
Penske Truck Leasing
Reading, Pennsylvania
Major: Political Science
Ashley Gates ’17
Cyber Risk Manager
Deloitte
Washington, D.C.
Majors: Business Management and Economics
GT Svanikier ’17
Strategy & Operations Lead
Google
New York City, New York
Major: Economics
Yiwen Liang ’16
Private Banker
Bank of Singapore
Singapore
Major: International Studies: Global Business
Emma Way ’16
Associate Director, Editorial Product
Axios
Charlotte, North Carolina
Major: Political Science
Adam Smith ’15
Director, Corporate Finance
KPMG
Baltimore, Maryland
Majors: Mathematics and Business Management
Rae Ramos ’13
Chief Executive Officer
Art Basel
New York City, New York
Majors: Art History and Environmental Studies
Stephan Jordan ’12
Deputy Chief of Staff to the Chief Enrollment Officer
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
Major: Political Science
Latoya Gatewood-Young ’11
Assistant Vice President Financial Crimes
Execution Oversight
Barclays
Wilmington, Delaware
Major: International Studies
Mark Stevens ’07
NIDCD Executive Officer
National Institutes of Health: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Bethesda, Maryland
Majors: Political Science and Economics
Rob Page ’01
Senior Director, Head of Operational Risk Management
Sallie Mae
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Major: History
Tara Carcillo ’98
President/CEO
The Clearing (management consulting)
Washington, D.C.
Major: Biology
First Jobs
The Class of 2024 entered into jobs across the country in a wide range of industries. Here are some of the companies and organizations they joined:
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Accenture Federal Services AMD American Conservation Experience AmeriCorps Anne Arundel County Dept of Public Works Appoquinimink School District Aquatic Resource Restoration Company (ARRC) Arundel High School AstraZeneca Baltimore County Schools BlackRock BW Consulting at BW Health Group CACI International Inc. Caine Mitter and Associates Capstone Logistics Carroll Community College Carroll County Public Library Cecil County Public School Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps ChristianaCare Chubb CNA Corporation Cognizant Japan Coro de Niños de San Juan Davis and Associates Environmental Consulting Delaware County Parks and Recreation |
Delaware State Archives Department of Defense Department of Natural Resources & Dixon Valve Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties Donika Olive Oil Dundalk Eagle DuPont Country Club Echo Hill Outdoor School Eclectic Ellis Investment Partners Equitable Advisors Freemire and Associates Hagley Museum and Library Harbor Analytics Helm (Target Marketing Group) Historic St. Mary's City Holyoke Public Schools Independence Square Advisors Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Johns Hopkins University, Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology JPMorgan Chase & Co. Kent County Public Schools Library of Congress Maryland Department of Natural Resources Maryland General Assembly |
Maryland Judiciary Maryland Park Service/Department of Natural Resources Maryland Public Schools McCullough Middle School, Colonial School District Middlebury Area Land Trust Montgomery County Public Schools Morgan Stanley Motley Rice LLC National Endowment for the Humanities National Institutes of Health National Park Service: Statue of Liberty National Monument Nemours Noble Life Sciences Normandeau NOW CFO Office of Governor John Carney, State of Delaware Office of the Director of National Intelligence O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc. PERKIOMEN Watershed Conservancy PNC Bank Quickstix Lacrosse Reading Assist Delaware Rebuilding Together Kent County Recovery Centers of America Riggo Productions |
Rothman Orthopedics Safe Haven Sandwich Natural Resource Office Saratoga Springs High School SEI Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee Smyrna Public Library Spear Greenfield Spectrum Medical Care St. Ursula’s School Stifel Success Academy - Hudson Yards Charter School Sykesville Middle School/Carroll County Public Schools T. Rowe Price Talbot County Library Tennis Central Texas Democratic Party Texas Impact The Dolben Company The Wetlands Institute USA Lacrosse Versed Vuori Wells Fargo Windsor Mill Middle School (Balt Co Public Schools) Winston-Salem Dash Baseball |
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First Jobs
The Class of 2024 entered into jobs across the country in a wide range of industries. Here are some of the companies and organizations they joined:
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Accenture Federal Services AMD American Conservation Experience AmeriCorps Anne Arundel County Dept of Public Works Appoquinimink School District Aquatic Resource Restoration Company (ARRC) Arundel High School AstraZeneca Baltimore County Schools BlackRock BW Consulting at BW Health Group CACI International Inc. Caine Mitter and Associates Capstone Logistics Carroll Community College Carroll County Public Library Cecil County Public School Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps ChristianaCare Chubb CNA Corporation Cognizant Japan Coro de Niños de San Juan Davis and Associates Environmental Consulting Delaware County Parks and Recreation Delaware State Archives Department of Defense Department of Natural Resources & Dixon Valve Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland and Perry Counties Donika Olive Oil Dundalk Eagle DuPont Country Club Echo Hill Outdoor School Eclectic Ellis Investment Partners Equitable Advisors Freemire and Associates Hagley Museum and Library Harbor Analytics Helm (Target Marketing Group) Historic St. Mary's City Holyoke Public Schools Independence Square Advisors Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Johns Hopkins University, Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology JPMorgan Chase & Co. Kent County Public Schools Library of Congress Maryland Department of Natural Resources Maryland General Assembly |
Maryland Judiciary Maryland Park Service/Department of Natural Resources Maryland Public Schools McCullough Middle School, Colonial School District Middlebury Area Land Trust Montgomery County Public Schools Morgan Stanley Motley Rice LLC National Endowment for the Humanities National Institutes of Health National Park Service: Statue of Liberty National Monument Nemours Noble Life Sciences Normandeau NOW CFO Office of Governor John Carney, State of Delaware Office of the Director of National Intelligence O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Associates, Inc. PERKIOMEN Watershed Conservancy PNC Bank Quickstix Lacrosse Reading Assist Delaware Rebuilding Together Kent County Recovery Centers of America Riggo Productions Rothman Orthopedics Safe Haven Sandwich Natural Resource Office Saratoga Springs High School SEI Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee Smyrna Public Library Spear Greenfield Spectrum Medical Care St. Ursula’s School Stifel Success Academy - Hudson Yards Charter School Sykesville Middle School/Carroll County Public Schools T. Rowe Price Talbot County Library Tennis Central Texas Democratic Party Texas Impact The Dolben Company The Wetlands Institute USA Lacrosse Versed Vuori Wells Fargo Windsor Mill Middle School (Balt Co Public Schools) Winston-Salem Dash Baseball |
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