91ΒιΆΉΣ³»ranks No. 8 in the nation for career outcomes by WalletHub in its 2025 Best Universities Ranking. The personal finance website also named the Lakeland, 91ΒιΆΉΣ³», university among the best in the nation for best cost and financing.
91ΒιΆΉΣ³»was ranked No. 8 in the nation for top career outcomes for its graduates in , released this week. This recognition placed 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly alongside elite institutions such as the California Institute of Technology, Georgetown University and Duke University. Among public institutions, 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly ranked No. 1 in the country.
Additionally, WalletHub ranked 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly No. 2 in the state for best cost and financing, and No. 34 nationally. More than 700 universities were compared across 30 key measures to determine which schools offer top-notch education at the most reasonable price.
In a separate ranking, recently named 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly the No. 1 most popular computer science degree program in 91ΒιΆΉΣ³».
βWe are thrilled that 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly continues to earn national and statewide recognition for its exceptional STEM education and the outstanding career opportunities it provides for our students,β said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly. βThese new accolades reinforce our commitment to producing future high-tech leaders who are ready to excel in industry and help transform 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»βs economy.β
The acclaim for the Universityβs remarkable career outcomes is the result of its laser focus on career development services and prioritizing professional experiences, according to Allison Pirpich, 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs director of career services and professional development.
βA unique aspect of our approach is we have two experiential learning requirements at the end of a four-year degree, which include an internship and a yearlong capstone project,β Pirpich said. βThese experiences provide key professional skillsets that employers are looking for, which is a combination of technical and soft skills.β
Nearly 20% of this yearβs seniors have secured plans for graduate school or full-time employment after graduation. Many of the job offers are from well-known companies such as Bank of America, Honeywell, ICR Defense, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin and Royal Caribbean.
For these seniors, salaries will range from $70,000 to $120,000.
With such competitive salaries on the horizon, the rigorous educational approach at 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly plays a crucial role in preparing students for success in their future careers.
βThese new rankings showcase the effectiveness of our innovative, all-STEM curriculum that prioritizes hands-on learning in small classes guided by world-class faculty,β said Dr. Brad Thiessen, 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs interim provost and vice president of academic affairs. β91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly transforms student curiosity into achievement. Our focus on strong foundational STEM knowledge, practical problem-solving applications, and communication skills means our graduates are fully prepared from day one to make significant contributions and become leaders in their chosen fields.β
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