<p>I have heard much discussed about Claremont McKenna being a preprofessional school and Pomona offering a more theoretical education. As a middle class family contemplating spending much of our savings on Pomona College, can anyone discuss the job forecast after graduation? My child will not be able to go straight into grad school without working to save some money. Much more math/science oriented so although there is no chosen major, it will likely be in STEM or finance.</p>
<p>Have the looked at the Pomona College Senior Survey? <a href=“http://www.pomona.edu/administration/career-development/files/where-grads-go-2013.pdf”>http://www.pomona.edu/administration/career-development/files/where-grads-go-2013.pdf</a></p>
<p>D graduated in '09 when there weren’t that many jobs around. Thanks to the Pomona network, she landed a job with the Mass. Department of Transportation where she worked for four years as a transportation program planner before heading to grad school last year.</p>
<p>From what I’ve observed, Pomona grads do get jobs, as compared to grads from other schools. I know that her HS classmates who attended other schools didn’t fare as well as her Pomona classmates. We were relieved that she was able to be independent after getting her degree.</p>
<p>Thank you both for your responses. GrudeMonk, the link you provided is just what I hadn’t been able to find. And congrats, Little Mother, on your daughter’s successes. Hoping to pass the pre-read for Pomona this week!</p>
<p>Going to grad school is much different financially than being an undergrad. If you go to a professional school (medicine, dentistry, law, etc), the economics are daunting. But most grad students at major universities are reimbursed for teaching and other activities, and often pay nothing. I wouldn’t worry about that when your kid is in high school. Let your child go to the school that fits best.</p>