Horned Frog Success
The TCU Center for Career & Professional Development is dedicated to equipping students and alumni with the essential skills and experiences to thrive in an ever-evolving job market. TCU graduates leave campus ready to make meaningful contributions in their careers and communities. Our students go on to excel in top graduate programs, secure positions with outstanding employers, and engage in impactful service opportunities. Career readiness is a central aspect of the TCU experience, preparing students for workplace success and fostering lifelong career growth. Here are just a few of our Horned Frog Success stories:
Our location provides students with local access to one of the fastest-growing job markets in the country- the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Although our students arrive at TCU from around the world, half land jobs in the Lone Star state. Our alumni and career resources also provide students access to a national and global network of available jobs and internships.
Top Destination Cities for Recent Grads
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Austin, TX
Houston, TX
New York City, NY
Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA
Denver, CO
Our recent grads are working in over 60 unique fields. The TCU experience equips students to have a breadth and depth of knowledge, interests, and abilities.
Top Industries for Recent Grads
Healthcare
Real Estate
Advertising, PR & Marketing
Internet & Software
Accounting
Higher Education
Management Consulting
K-12 Education
Investment Banking
Financial Services
TCU graduates start their careers in a range of roles and job functions. Students gain skills and qualifications expected by top employers through their experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
Top 10 job functions for Recent Grads
Finance
Healthcare Services
Sales
Consulting
Advertising, Media & PR
Marketing – General
Logistics & Supply Chain
Real Estate
Education / Teaching / Training
Accounting
We host over 250 unique employers eager to recruit TCU talent within just the first few weeks of the academic year. The Center for Career & Professional Development provides students and employers access to multiple career fairs, networking events, panel sessions, and complimentary job posting access (via Handshake).
Top Employers
Deloitte
Dell Technologies
Cook Children’s Health Care System
EY
Lockheed Martin
Goldman Sachs
Parkland Health and Hospital System
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Paycom
HCA Healthcare
Medical City Healthcare
Gartner
Texas Health Resources
Bank of America
JPS Health Network
KPMG
Fidelity
American Airlines
AT&T
Fort Worth Independent School District
Approximately 25% of TCU graduates continue their education via programs in law, medicine, and more. They are accepted at some of the top graduate programs in the nation.
Top 15 Graduate University Programs Enrolling Recent Grads
Texas Christian University
Southern Methodist University
University of North Texas
Columbia University
Vanderbilt University
Texas Tech University
University of Denver
University of Texas
University of South Carolina
Texas A&M
Creighton University
Georgetown University
New York University
University of Kentucky
Baylor University
TCU offers a range of programs to support our veteran students and families. Many recent grads also serve via enlisted or officer roles following graduation.
First Destination Military Service (Class of 2023)
US Army (12)
US Air Force (4)
US Marine Corps (2)
National Guard (1)
TCU has a strong tradition of service and community-based learning programs. Some graduates enroll in challenging, competitive national service organizations including the Peace Corps upon graduation.
National and Local Service Programs
Peace Corps
TCU College Advising Corps
Teach for America
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