The Value of an Albertus Magnus College Education
There’s a Lifetime of Value in an Albertus Education
Albertus Magnus College provides a values- and liberal arts-based education rooted in the Dominican tradition, inspired by the Four Dominican Pillars of Study, Prayer, Community, and Service. Albertus has been recognized for its experiential learning curriculum that helps students polish classroom learning into real-world skills that employers value – and our alumni across nine decades are proof that our method is successful.
What can you expect from your Albertus education?
As much as you are willing to put into it.
Post-Graduate Success
For nine years in a row, the annual Destination Survey has found that at least 95% of Albertus Magnus College graduates have found employment or gone on to continue
their education within six months of graduating,
consistently far outperforming the national average.
96%
Albertus Class of 2024
2024 National Average
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Data will be available in December 202598%
Albertus Class of 2023
2023 National Average
85%
98%
Albertus Class of 2022
2022 National Average
86%97%
Albertus Class of 2021
2021 National Average
84%
95%
Albertus Class of 2020
2020 National Average
82%
90
%
of undergraduate students complete at least one internship, practicum, study abroad
program, service learning project, or research course with faculty.
48
full-time faculty members include published authors, artists, and successful business
owners.
Albertus Magnus College assessed among
4,600
institutions across the United States
40-years post-graduation rank among
Top 22%
Return on Investment (ROI)
Alumni Success Stories
"But be clear about this: we do educate our students to compete upon graduation."
Dr. Marc M. Camille
President of Albertus Magnus College
Ellen Bree Burns '44
Trustee Emerita
Former U.S. District Court Judge
Ellen Bree Burns graduated from Albertus Magnus in 1944 and would later become the first woman to be named to the Federal bench in Connecticut; nominated by president Jimmy Carter, she was appointed on May 17, 1978. Judge Burns served as Chief Judge of the District for 37 years.
“Albertus Magnus College prepared me for the really important business of living.”
She was honored with the honorary degree honoris causa in 1974 from the College and was a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Connecticut Bar Foundation.
Because of her brilliant mind and her passion for the law, she inspired other women to achieve prominent positions in the community, in business, and in government.
She lived her life to the fullest and with distinction.
Photo Credit: News Times
Tim Quinn '88
Economics Major
Celebrity Makeup Artist
Tim Quinn was among the first men to graduate from Albertus in 1988 with a B.S. in Economics. Combining his passion and knowledge of business, he has since created a career as a consultant for fashion shows and celebrity makeup artist for Giorgio Armani Beauty.
“Albertus Magnus College is a magical place. As I have moved through my journey, I am constantly reminded of the blessings that my years at Albertus brought me.”
Throughout his professional journey, Tim has remained a strong philanthropist, raising awareness and money for organizations such as Autism Speaks, the Farrah Fawcett Foundation, and the Mass General Cancer Center.
Photo Credit: Boston Magazine
Verica Milivojevic '04
Biology Major
Research Scientist at Yale University School of Medicine
Fleeing wartime in Bosnia during the early 1990s, Verica Milivojevic and her family settled in America. Verica's high school biology teacher, an Albertus alumnus, recommended the College to her.
"Albertus provided the basic science knowledge I needed for my biology major, but more importantly, I learned what you can't get from books - how to interact with people and communicate. The Dominican tradition at Albertus also models the importance of community service, how to be part of a community and how giving back helps us all."
At Albertus, Verica found a safe place where she could “be known and find help." During her time at the College, she began an internship at Yale University, which lead her to become a neuroscience Ph.D. candidate at the University of Connecticut. As a result of her laboratory work, she was offered a full-time position beginning the week after her graduation.
Chelsea Sherrod ’16 says an Albertus education helped her to become empathic, decisive,
and a good listener. If she were to pick one of the Four Dominican Pillars she embodies
most, she would choose Service - because of its dual benefit.
"It's benefitting the person, but you’re receiving [the gift] as well - it’s purposeful.
You’re working towards something bigger than yourself."
Chelsea Sherrod ‘16
SNY-TV Host and Sideline Reporter
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External Accolades
Albertus Magnus College was once again recognized by US News & World Report as a top Regional School in its 2024-2025 college rankings. For the fifth consecutive year, US News also named Albertus a Top Performer in the Social Mobility category, and the College has been recognized by its peers for Best Undergraduate Teaching.
By demonstrating continued dedication to
High-Impact Educational Practices,
Albertus Magnus College has been named as one of the nation's Colleges of Distinction.
To become a College of Distinction, Albertus Magnus College went through a strict evaluation process and excelled at each point in the following checklists:
Engaged
Students
- Hands-on, experiential learning
- Interdisciplinary perspectives
- Emphasis on collaborative work
Great
Teaching
- Personally invested professors
- Small class sizes
- Innovative, well-rounded programs
- Resources and opportunities for research
Vibrant
Communities
- Lively extracurricular activities
- Campus-wide events
- Service and community engagement
Successful
Outcomes
- Active career counseling
- Opportunity-building networks
- Access to internships and professional experiences
Value of a Liberal Arts-Based Education
An education based in the liberal arts is foundational to any vocation and career, building skills in: reading, writing, listening, speaking effectively, knowledge of language, critical thinking, problem solving, basic numeracy, information literacy, and the capacity to continue to learn for life.
High Impact Practices have been shown to improve engagement at liberal arts colleges like Albertus.
"The integration of high-impact practices in the College’s liberal arts general education program empowers students to achieve the established program outcomes and to develop their readiness for careers in their chosen fields of study."
Rosa E. Rivera-Hainaj, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the Faculty
Building Towards The Future
The Value of a Liberal Arts Education
Albertus Magnus’ expansive values and liberal arts-based curriculum, when combined with its focus on experiential opportunities, prepare students to successfully meet these needs and to take on the postgraduate world.
Read MoreExpert and Caring Faculty
Faculty at Albertus Magnus College engage in the practices of lifelong learning in their chosen fields and in their profession as teacher-scholars.
Read MoreHigh Impact Practices
At Albertus Magnus College, there are multiple opportunities to engage in curricular and co-curricular high-impact practices that have been shown to promote student success.
Read MoreColleges where Albertus graduates have gone on to attend
Albertus Magnus College
American University of Antigua
Arizona State University
Capella University
Central Connecticut State University
Delaware State University
Fairfield University
Fielding Graduate University
Forham University
Georgetown University
Hartford Seminary
Lesley University
Liberty University
Louisiana State University
Michigan State University
New York University
Northeastern University
Quinnipiac University
Sacred Heart University
Simmons College
St. Joseph's
Springfield College
University of Connecticut
University of Dayton
University of Denver
University of Maryland
University of New Haven
University of Wisconsin
Yale University
Organizations Where Albertus Graduates Are Employed
Aetna
Aflac
Albertus Magnus College
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Amazon
Apple
Assa Abloy
Anthem, Inc.
Bank of America
Barnum Financial
Bigelow Tea Company
Boys & Girls Club of America
Cigna
City of Hartford
City of New Haven
Collins Aerospace
CT Department of Corrections
Connecticut State Police
CVS Health
Deloitte
Disney World
ESPN
Ernst & Young
Estee Lauder
Eversource Energy
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Foxwoods Resort & Casino
General Electric (GE)
Hamden Police
The Hartford
Hartford Healthcare
The Institute for Professional Practice
The Kennedy Center
Key Bank
Knights of Columbus
KPMG
Lockheed Martin
Marcum LLP
Marrekech, Inc.
Medtronic
MetLife
Milford Hospital
Murtha Cullina
New Haven Police Department
Otis Elevator
Paychex
People's Bank
Pratt & Whitney
Progressive Insurance
Prudential
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Quest Diagnostics
Sacred Heart Academy
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
St. Vincent's Medical Center
Sikorsky
State of Connecticut
Subway International
TD Bank
Travelers Insurance
Unilever
United Illuminating Company
U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Postal Service
United Healthcare
UTC Aerospace
Verizon
Waste Management
Webster Bank
Wells Fargo
William Raveis Real Estate
