Princeton University

There were 1,121 graduates in the Class of 2009. Approximately 97.9 percent of the class (1,097 students) completed the annual Career Plans Survey in May, conducted by the Office of Career Services (which also offers services to graduate students and alumni).

In the coming year, 66.5 percent of the respondents plan to enter the work force. Approximately 11.9 percent of those planning employment accepted positions in extended internships that involve teaching, legal research, health and clinical research, scientific research, and/or service in domestic and international settings for a period of one to two years.

Of the 25.4 percent who plan to pursue further education, 25.6 percent accepted admission into doctoral programs and 24.6 percent in master’s programs; 13 percent accepted admission into medical school and 12.6 percent in law school. An additional 18 students were accepted into graduate and professional programs but chose to defer their enrollment for at least one year to pursue internships, fellowships, and employment.

The remaining 8.1 percent of the class followed other pursuits, including military service, professional sports, and travel.