Career Outcomes

Ready for Work

At Franciscan University, you’ll be well-equipped to excel in your future work.

Learn in the classroom with professors who know your name and your professional goals. Gain hands-on training through experiential learning, research, and internships. Plus, be formed as the person God has made you to be within a vibrant Catholic community.

95% of Franciscan graduates enter employment, graduate school, the seminary or religious life, or missionary service within six months after graduation.*

*Career outcomes are cumulative from the undergraduate classes of 2023, 2024, and 2025, based on 88% knowledge rate from post-graduation surveys.

Career Outcomes By Field

Business: 99.6% positive career outcomes

Education: 100% positive career outcomes

Theology: 96.5% positive career outcomes

Catechetics: 100% positive career outcomes

Where Recent Franciscan Graduates Work

ADT
Allegheny Health Network
Archdiocese of Las Vegas
Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
Boston Medical Center
Boston Scientific
Cincinnati Medical Center
Damascus
Diocese of Sacramento
Dynamic Catholic
Enterprise Mobility
Epic Systems
Ernst & Young
Fidelity Investments NH
Howmet Aerospace
Hyundai Motor Company
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Rockwell Land Corporation
Seton Education Partners
State Farm
Stryker
The Ohio State University
UPMC
Valor Schools
Vanguard
Westinghouse Electric

Where Recent Franciscan Graduates Continue Their Education

Augustine Institute
Ave Maria School of Law
Columbia University
Creighton University
Divine Mercy University
Duquesne University—Kline School of Law
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Hofstra University
John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
Liberty University
Northern Arizona University
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences—College of Osteopathic Medicine
Pepperdine University—Caruso School of Law
The Catholic University of America
The Ohio State University
University of Minnesota Medical School
University of Notre Dame

Faculty Mentorship

Your career preparation starts in the classroom. Alongside our expert professors, you’ll learn how to think critically, solve problems, and make a positive impact.

You can also take advantage of research or other hands-on learning right here on campus. For example, science students work with faculty in the lab on cutting-edge research. Engineering students construct innovative projects in our engineering workshops. Communication arts students write for the student newspaper or help produce the monthly Franciscan University Presents television show for EWTN.

Internship and Career Fairs

You can gain valuable experience and get a head start on your career while still in college! More than 200 employers come to Franciscan’s on-campus career fairs annually. During the 2025–26 academic year, nearly 1,400 students took advantage of these networking opportunities to explore their field, find internships, and make professional connections.

More than 87% of the Class of 2026 completed an internship or equivalent work experience.

The Office for Personal Vocation

Receive career and vocational support through the Office for Personal Vocation. You can take advantage of one-on-one mentorship and personal vocation coaching, seminars and courses, and intentional formation opportunities.

The Career Services Office also can help you:

Choose your major or minor.
Apply for graduate school.
Find an internship or a job.
Write your résumé.
Prepare for an interview.

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My education at Franciscan University prepared me not only with the analytical and organizational skills I use daily as a consulting analyst but also with the integrity and people-centered approach that guide how I work with clients and colleagues. It gave me a strong foundation for both professional excellence and personal growth.

— Dan Canavan ’25

Consulting Analyst, Brian Jones Consultants

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Franciscan played such a huge role in my formation as a nurse. In addition to feeling very well prepared in terms of academics, Franciscan also focused on seeing your patient as a whole person. I really feel like I am a better nurse because of the rigorous academics and the holistic approach.

— Rachel Luetkemeyer ’25

Nurse, Fauquier Health Family Birthing Center

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Franciscan University prepared me for success by facilitating my ongoing growth, both personally and professionally. My classes and professors gave me the tools I needed to assess daily professional challenges and grow in professional competency while drawing on faith and truth. Franciscan has helped me to find the glory of God in each client, never losing sight of the dignity and resilience of the human person, which enables me to serve clients in a way that creates meaningful change.

— Caitlin Pinto ’25, MSW

LCSW Supervisee in Social Work, Hilltop Counseling

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My experiences at Franciscan formed and strengthened my personal vocation to become a doctor and alleviate suffering.

— Rylie Severson ’25