Outcomes | Bellarmine University

Student Success

Real Outcomes. Real Impact.

Graduate outcomes data shows that a Bellarmine education, grounded in the liberal arts and strengthened by hands-on, experiential learning, delivers meaningful results. Our graduates report higher wages, strong employment outcomes, and greater job satisfaction compared to their peers. They leave prepared not just for a career, but for a fulfilling life.

99%

Of Graduates Working or Continuing Education within 6 Months

97%

Of Grads Engaged in Full-Time Opportunities in Chosen Field

$1.9M

Return on Investment over 40-Year Career (Georgetown, 2024)

Student Success

Academic Excellence and Engagement

Bellarmine students report high levels of academic excellence and engagement preparing them for the workforce or graduate school with greater abilities to comprehend, analyze, and apply what they’ve learned.

72%

Of 2025 Bellarmine Graduates are Working in the Louisville Area

36

States (plus Washington, D.C.): Where 2025 Grads Are Working

82%

Work in Healthcare, Business, Education and Community Impact

Student Success

Engaging, Real-World Experience

Experiential learning is a critical part of the Bellarmine experience. The university guarantees that every student will have the opportunity to land an internship, develop a career plan, and build a professional network. Most students learn from other deeply rewarding experiences as well, such as studying abroad, serving the community, and conducting research with faculty.