Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s strong value, return on investment, and career opportunities were once again showcased by record starting salaries and excellent job/graduate school opportunities across the entire graduating Class of 2024. 

With 100% of Rose-Hulman graduates reporting their post-graduation status, 407 of the 428 members of the Class of 2024 secured job placements, graduate school enrollments, or military service within six months, achieving an overall placement rate of 95%. This rate underscores Rose-Hulman’s commitment to transparency, as one of the few colleges nationally to calculate placement rates for the entire graduating class, not just survey respondents. Additionally, this year’s rate reflects a higher-than-usual number of graduates who opted not to seek immediate placement, with their choices included in the overall calculation.

The Class of 2024 achieved a record-high average starting salary of $82,817, with the highest accepted salary reaching $135,000. Career opportunities spanned 35 U.S. states, Australia, Canada, China, Korea, the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia. 

Key Highlights:

• Majors with 100% Placement Rates: Biochemistry, biology, biomathematics, chemistry, civil engineering, engineering design, international computer science, optical engineering, and physics/nanoengineering.
• Mechanical Engineering (99%) and Electrical Engineering (98%) also demonstrated exceptional placement outcomes.
• Top Salaries: Six majors—chemical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and software engineering—reported average starting salaries exceeding $100,000.
    

Employers and Graduate Schools:

• Graduates accepted roles with 215 leading employers, including Edgile, Naval Warfare Support Center-Crane, Marathon Petroleum, Northrop Grumman, Caterpillar, Eli Lilly and Company, Bastian Solutions, Texas Instruments, Toyota, Collins Aerospace, Johnson Controls, Raytheon Technologies, Milwaukee Tool, Cummins, Cook Medical, Boeing, Procter & Gamble, Boston Scientific, and Zimmer Biomet.
• For those pursuing advanced degrees, graduates were accepted into prestigious institutions such as Princeton, Carnegie Mellon, Georgia Tech, Brown, Northwestern, and Cornell.

“Rose-Hulman graduates continue to be in high demand by employers and graduate schools, a testament to the exceptional value and return on investment of a Rose-Hulman education,” said Rose-Hulman President Robert A. Coons. “Our graduates are sought after across a range of industries because they are equipped with the skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact in their fields from day one. We are grateful for the continued dedication and hard work of our career services team, who play a vital role in supporting our students and helping them secure these opportunities.”

The Wall Street Journal has recognized Rose-Hulman in the top 10 nationally for career preparation and as a recommended college by current and recent alumni. The Princeton Review’s 2025 Best 390 Colleges guide gave the college top-20 rankings for internships, career services, and career placement – key elements contributing to Rose-Hulman’s continued strong return on investment. As an institution, Rose-Hulman ranked No. 1 in the nation for undergraduate engineering education for the 26^th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report.

Rose-Hulman’s deadline to apply for the 2025-26 academic year is Feb. 1, 2025. Apply at www.rose-hulman.edu/apply.