After Hendrix
Built for What Comes Next
Everything about a Hendrix College education prepares you for what you will encounter next. Starting from your first day on campus, you will develop the confidence to navigate an evolving world and the agility to keep pace with it.
The Hendrix experience is purposeful, holistic, and deeply personalized, taking into account where you want to go and revealing the steps needed to get there. Integrated advising and our co-op program connect classroom learning to real-world practice while you are still in school. And as a graduate, you will have the backing of a vast international alumni network and the critical thinking skills employers and graduate schools actively seek.
Outcomes by the Numbers
97%
Career Outcomes
Every Hendrix graduate finds a job within six months of graduation or is pursuing graduate education, according to the results of our latest alumni survey.
78%
Law School Acceptance Rate
The national average is just 41%. Our students in other graduate programs have similar success.
$50k+
Most recent grads report earning $50,000–$75,000 annually. A third make more than $75,000 a year.
100%
Co-op Participation
Every Hendrix student completes a full-time professional work experience through our co-op program.
Multifaceted Career Readiness
At Hendrix, your future is not a solo journey. Advising, career support, and hands-on experience help you shape your vision and develop a plan to achieve it.
Co-ops for All
Every Hendrix student participates in our co-op program, a full-time, semester-long professional work experience. By seeing classroom lessons come to life, you will gain a valuable perspective on how Hendrix prepares you for the future.
Career Success
Our Career Success team starts by getting to know you. Then we help you explore opportunities, build professional skills, prepare for interviews, strengthen your resume, and pursue a future that fits your goals.
Student Outcomes
Success starts with a plan and a team! Our career counselors are partners to help you personalize a plan for your career and life goals.
Integrated Advising
Our integrated advising model blends career prep, academic guidance, and personal mentorship, ensuring that what you learn informs the person you become.
Via Hendrix
The most direct route to your future is Via Hendrix. This comprehensive career-readiness strategy combines professional experience, intensive advising, and the timeless skills delivered by a liberal arts curriculum.
A Lifelong Alumni Network Always Within Reach
Our network of more than 15,000 alumni gives back to Hendrix students through their dedicated mentorship and career guidance. They are engaged in the Hendrix community, ready and enthusiastic to connect with you wherever you are on your journey, even before you graduate.
Graduate and Professional School
Students considering graduate or professional school programs should meet with their academic and/or pre-professional program advisor(s) to assess the pros and cons of an advanced degree. They can help you discern and reflect on the decisions ahead including when, how, and where to apply after graduating from Hendrix.
Looking Further
Is a graduate degree necessary? Search LinkedIn to find examples of career pathways that you are seeking. Consider whether gaining more experience through employment, a gap year experience, internship, or shadowing might be useful in your application process.
Applications
Many application cycles begin a year or more before enrollment (i.e., if you plan to begin your program in Fall 2026, you will apply in Fall 2025).
Research Your Chosen Career
Research the career you want and see which programs would benefit you best. Use search engines such as Peterson’s Guide and GradSchools.com to find programs.
Consider Applying to 4-6 Schools
- Where are the scholars in your field?
- Which program best fits your career goals?
- Where do you want to live for the foreseeable future?
- What are the employment outcomes of the graduates?
- Does the vision of the program or the institution’s philosophy fit with your own values?
- What are the financial aid opportunities?
Gather Your Questions / Concerns
- What is the application timeline for each program?
- Is there a common application?
- How many recommendations are needed?
- Do you need a graduate admission test (i.e. GRE, LSAT, etc.)?
Things to Note
- You can request transcripts through the Office of the Registrar.
- Most programs require a personal statement and a curriculum vitae (CV)
- The Hendrix Writing Center can help you prepare those important documents.
- Some programs will invite you for an interview and some will request a writing sample.
- The Career Success staff can help with alumni connections.
- Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college www.finaid.org.
- Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Soros Fellowship (immigrants and children of immigrants eligible)
- Samvid Scholarship (merit-based graduate scholarship)
- Professional associations for scholarships (i.e., APTA, aswb.org)
- Search for employment opportunities at the institution.
- The position may give a tuition discount or provide housing on campus.
- Masters and PhD programs often have teaching fellowships, research assistantships, and other financial aid opportunities.
- Check with each program’s Office of Admission.
Graduate Programs Search
Graduate Admissions Tests
Your Next Chapter Via Hendrix
From the moment you arrive on campus until the day you graduate, Hendrix delivers mentorship, advising, and experiences built around you.