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Heller alumni put their mission first when it comes to choosing a career path - and the results are incredible. From health policy to human rights to academic research, our alumni are effecting positive social change in every sector across a range of issues. Explore 2021-22 career outcomes data by academic program:

MPP MBA MS GHPM MA COEX MA SID PhD

Career Outcomes Data: Heller Overall Summary

99.4 percent of 2021-2022 graduates with a full-time employment, part-time employment, fellowship or internship, or continuing education outcome secured said outcome within 6 months of graduation

First Destination Career Outcomes

Our students invest in Heller and in themselves, and our dedicated staff of career development professionals are committed to guiding you to career success. 

99.4% of 2021-22 graduates with a full-time employment, part-time employment, fellowship or internship, or continuing education outcome secured said outcome within 6 months of graduation.

Graduates with U.S.-based employers: 51.5 percent in New England, 18.9 percent in the Mid-Atlantic, 4.7 percent in the South, 5.9 percent in the Midwest, and 8.3 percent in the West

Where are they now? 

89.3% of our 2021-22 of graduates are at employers based in the U.S., and 10.7% are with employers abroad. Of graduates with U.S.-based employers, 51.5% are in New England, 18.9% are in the Mid-Atlantic, 4.7% are in the South, 5.9% are in the Midwest and Mountain West, and 8.3% are in the West.

The remaining 10.7% of 2021-22 graduates are at employers based abroad, with 6.5% in Africa, 1.8% in Canada, 1.2% in Asia or the Pacific Islands, 0.6% in Latin America and the Caribbean, and 0.6% in the Middle East. 

Note that first destination outcomes data cover the time period that international graduates are on Optional Practical Training (OPT), and thus more likely to be working in the U.S.

35.5 percent work in nonprofit organizations, 22.1 percent  in academia, 19.8 percent in for-profit organizations, 11 percent in U.S. government, 8.1 percent work internationally, 3.5 percent work for international governments

Career Outcomes by Industry

Of 2021-22 alumni, 35.5% work in nonprofit organizations, 22.1%  in academia, 19.8% in for-profit organizations, 11% in U.S. government (local, state or federal), 8.1% work internationally (i.e. in multilateral organizations or NGOs), and 3.5% work for international governments.