Babson Named Among 15 Top Colleges for Launching Your Career

Babson College was named one of 15 Top Colleges For Launching Your Career by Forbes magazine.

The Forbes list highlights the colleges that are best at preparing students to successfully enter the workforce. “A few years ago students were much more focused on college experiences, like the opportunities to go abroad. Now they’re focused on return on their investment,” Anjali Bhatia, CEO of college advising firm Collegewise, says in the article. 

Among the top 15 on Forbes’ alphabetical list, Babson ranked third for median pay three years after graduation ($90,600).

The recognition continues Babson’s recent run of high-profile accolades, especially for its excellence in career preparation. This fall, Babson was ranked the No. 2 College in America for the second year in a row by The Wall Street Journal, which emphasizes colleges’ impact on their students’ success. And, among the top 10 schools, Babson ranked first for Preparation for Career.

In its list, Forbes singles out Babson for its hands-on learning opportunities, especially in entrepreneurship and business.

“Known for its entrepreneurship program, Babson is a top choice for students looking to enter the business world or start their own ventures,” the Forbes article says. “Job prep at Babson goes well beyond internships, which 85% of students complete before graduation. During their junior or senior year, all students take an Advanced Experiential course that includes applied projects done in the field at companies or nonprofits. The course provides students both tangible work they can point to in later job interviews and a network of future employers.”

Also on the list is Arizona State University, Berea College, Carnegie Mellon University, Drexel University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Kettering University, Northeastern University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Texas at El Paso, University of Miami (Fla.), University of Washington, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and College of William & Mary.