First Destination Report
Rollins 2024 grads achieving immediate success
Rollins grads launch their meaningful lives and productive careers with a significant advantage. For proof, look no further than the success of Rollins’ graduating class of 2024. Each year, Rollins’ Center for Career and Life Planning tracks the accomplishments of our graduating seniors as they embark on their first careers, enroll in graduate school, or participate in prestigious service.
This First Destination Report on the Class of 2024 is based on 96 percent of College of Liberal Arts graduates. Data is collected up to one year after graduation from sources that include student surveys, the National Student Clearinghouse, and LinkedIn.
Class of 2024 Outcomes By the Numbers
- 92%
were employed, continuing their education, or engaged in volunteer or military service.
- $55K
Average annual salary was $55,000 and more than half of grads were earning $50,000 or more.
- 93%
said their Rollins education was helpful or very helpful in pursuit of a productive career. Excludes students who had not formed an opinion.
- 23%
pursuing master’s, doctoral, or professional degree.
Where 2024 Grads Are Working
Rollins’ 2024 grads have launched productive careers at some of the world’s top companies and organizations.
Uniquely Prepared to Succeed
Armed with timeless tools and in-demand experience, Rollins grads are ready for anything.
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“The future isn’t about having the right answer and memorizing a bunch of facts. The future is about asking really good questions, thinking critically, communicating your ideas well to others, building relationships, and solving problems—and that’s what an interdisciplinary liberal arts education at Rollins prepares you to do.”
Jay Kirkley ’24
MPhil Candidate, University of Cambridge -
“In Rollins classrooms, I developed skills I use every day in my career. Whether it was collaborating on projects, presenting ideas, or thinking critically about problems, I was always encouraged to engage and participate. Those experiences built my confidence in communicating, working with diverse teams, and solving challenges creatively.”
Nicole Edoziem ’24
Software Engineer, Samsara -
“The professors at Rollins put a lot of care into your future—they really want to help you succeed—and they give you a lot of attention both in and outside the classroom. The resources I gained from Rollins have helped me become a more well-rounded person, to be able to think on my feet, be in uncomfortable situations, and trust myself.”
Hayley Stoddard ’24
CRM and Marketing Analytics Analyst, Travel + Leisure Co.
Where 2024 Grads Are Studying
A Rollins education has prepared our grads to thrive at some of the world’s most prestigious graduate schools.
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Class of 2024 Spotlights
See how our 2024 grads are putting their Rollins educations into action.
September 23, 2025
The Power of Connection
At Rollins, Jay Kirkley ’24 embraced every opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and explore new ideas.
August 14, 2025
Numbers, Networks, and New Horizons
From global internships to deep connections with professors, Hayley Stoddard ’24 has turned her passion for international business into a career in Orlando’s thriving hospitality sector.
February 05, 2025
Global Citizen in Action
Ingrid Ryan ’24 turned transformative experiences at Rollins into a launchpad for exploring democracy on a global stage.
June 27, 2024
Lahlou ’24 Earns Boren Scholarship
Adam Lahlou ’24 has earned a Boren Scholarship, a prestigious award reserved for students who intend to pursue careers in federal national security.
June 05, 2024
3 Rollins Students Earn Fulbright Scholarships
Three Tars have received the distinguished Fulbright Scholarship, including two teaching assignments and one research fellowship.
April 03, 2024
What It’s Like to Be a Rollins Student-Athlete
Rollins’ winning combination of academic and athletic excellence empowers student-athletes like Ben Kopen ’24 to thrive both on and off the field.
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