Student Outcomes
Real Outcomes. Real Impact.
Graduate outcomes data shows that a Bellarmine education, grounded in the liberal arts and strengthened by hands-on, experiential learning, delivers meaningful results. Our graduates report higher wages, strong employment outcomes, and greater job satisfaction compared to their peers. They leave prepared not just for a career, but for a fulfilling life.
99%
Of Graduates Working or Continuing Education within 6 Months
97%
Of Grads Engaged in Full-Time Opportunities in Chosen Field
$1.9M
Return on Investment over 40-Year Career (Georgetown, 2024)
Academic Excellence and Engagement
Bellarmine students report high levels of academic excellence and engagement preparing them for the workforce or graduate school with greater abilities to comprehend, analyze, and apply what they’ve learned.
72%
Of 2025 Bellarmine Graduates are Working in the Louisville Area
36
States (plus Washington, D.C.): Where 2025 Grads Are Working
82%
Work in Healthcare, Business, Education and Community Impact
Engaging, Real-World Experience
Experiential learning is a critical part of the Bellarmine experience. The university guarantees that every student will have the opportunity to land an internship, develop a career plan, and build a professional network. Most students learn from other deeply rewarding experiences as well, such as studying abroad, serving the community, and conducting research with faculty.
88%
Students Participate in Experiential Learning
90+
Experiential Learning Hours per Student
100%
Guaranteed Internship Opportunities
Data Sources
- Bellarmine University Career Development - 2025 graduate outcomes and salaries
- National Survey of Student Engagement
- KY Stats Postsecondary Feedback Report