Careers & Outcomes

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Start and Advance Your Career With Confidence

Here at Salve, this is our ultimate goal. Equipped with a Salve degree, you’ll embark on your next steps with confidence, knowing that your resume is supported by strong academics, hands-on experience in your field and growth through the Salve Compass program. With lifelong support from Salve and the generous community of our alumni, we will help you connect, learn and grow every step of the way.

Salve shaped my mind, my heart and the direction of my future. It gave me mentors who believed in me, friendships that became family, and experiences that will stay with me forever. Salve didn’t just prepare me for the world; it helped me find my place in it. And without a doubt, choosing Salve was the best decision I’ve ever made.

Megan Ranucci '24, '25 (M) 

Points of Pride

96% positive outcomes

96% of 2024 graduates are employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation.

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The U.S. Department of State has recognized Salve as a top producer of Fulbright recipients in 2024.

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The Princeton Review recognizes Salve as one of the nation’s best 390 colleges in 2025, #10 for the Most Engaged in Community Service, and included in the Best Northeast and Green Colleges list.

Our 2025 Graduates Land Their Next Steps

A Salve Education Delivers

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99% of 2024 graduates felt competent in their problem solving skills.

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93% of our graduates complete their bachelor's degree in four years, almost double the national average.

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96% of 2024 graduates felt competent in their quantitative or mathematical skills.

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99% of 2024 graduates felt competent in their writing skills.

More 2025 Graduates Share Their Accomplishments

Bachelor's Degree Program Graduates
  • Lilly Ansley-Purpura, B.S. in biology, will continue her studies at High Point University's Workman School of Dental Medicine.
  • Natalie Barros, B.S. in elementary and special education, was recognized with a tuition-free teacher education fellowship at Merrimack College. She’ll undertake a year of field experience while earning her Master of Education in English as a second language.
  • Natalie Cote, B.A. in literature, will begin graduate studies in higher education and student affairs at the University of Vermont, where she earned a competitive graduate assistantship in student engagement and fraternity and sorority life.
  • Madison Crapo, B.A. in criminal justice and criminology with a psychology minor, will continue her studies at Salve in the combined bachelor's/master's program. She has also accepted a position as a victim witness advocate for the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s office, supporting and guiding survivors of crime through their legal journeys.
  • Hailey Cummings, B.A.S. in chemistry and secondary education, will continue her studies at Northeastern University, working toward her master's degree in chemistry.
  • Hailey Daviau, B.S. in social work, is taking a full-time position at Perspectives Corporation, the social service agency where she conducted her senior field placement. She has also been accepted into the advanced standing Master of Social Work program at Simmons University.  
  • Abbigale Foley, B.S. in biology, will begin the accelerated BSN program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
  • Kaitlyn Ford, B.S. in biology, will begin the accelerated BSN program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
  • Lauren Hanna, B.S. in biology, will begin the accelerated B.S. in cardiac ultrasound diagnostic imaging program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
  • Ingrid Kinder, B.S. in biology, will continue her studies in the graduate entry pathway to DNP program at UMass Chan Medical School to work toward her Doctor of Nursing Practice as a nurse practitioner.
  • Mackenzie Kirby, B.A. in creative writing and publishing, will continue her studies at the University of Northern Michigan’s creative-hybrid writing MFA program.   
  • Grace Magno, B.A. in criminal justice and criminology, will start her career journey with Family Services of Rhode Island as a police liaison for the Newport Police Department.
  • Michaela O’Leary, B.S. in biology, was accepted to two Master of Science in physician assistant studies programs and will be matriculating at Gannon University.
  • Olivia Ott, B.S. in biochemistry, will begin an accelerated certificate entry into nursing program at the University of Connecticut.
  • Maya Parady, B.A. in marketing, received three job offers the week before graduation and accepted the position of partnership development manager at Movement Marketing, a destination marketing company. She will start her new role after a short-term study abroad program in Oxford, England.
  • Kheno Remitz, B.S. in biochemistry, was accepted to two law schools and will attend the University of Massachusetts School of Law in the fall.
  • Grace Starosciak, B.S. in biology, will begin the pre-dental program at Touro College of Dental Medicine and will follow up with a year-long dental internship working with multiple specialties.
  • Samantha Winters, B.S. in biology, was accepted to three Doctor of Optometry programs and will begin her studies at New England College of Optometry.
  • Stephanie Wills, B.A. in studio art, will continue her studies in the Master of Fine Arts program at Maine College of Art and Design. 
Master's and Doctorate Degree Program Graduates
  • Victoria Cuartas, Ph.D. in humanities, accepted a position as coordinator of undergraduate programs for The Leadership Alliance at Brown University.
  • Hedy Kelly, M.S. in healthcare administration, will expand her role at Bristol Health, where she has worked for 31 years.