Beyond the Professoriate and Beyond Graduate School

Are your graduate students career ready?

Career outcomes of alumni are critical to the long-term viability of graduate programs. Our digital career training platforms can help your campus quickly scale support to prepare graduate students for career and job search success.

Doctoral Students & Postdocs
Master's Students

70+

Universities trust us to prepare their graduate students for career success

150,000

Graduate students are connected to tailored career support

72%

Of platform users report being more confident and prepared for their job search

3x

Increase in the number of students engaged in career support
I've found Beyond Grad School's platform and programming immensely beneficial in my post-graduate journey. The platform's holistic approach to career development, coupled with relevant programming content, has been instrumental in enhancing my skills. The resources provided have proven invaluable, offering practical insights that bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application.
- Master's Student-
My school did not have career advising for graduate students who were looking to explore careers outside of academia. I greatly appreciated having access to these programs to gain a sense of exactly what I wanted to do and how to execute it.
- PhD Student -
The live trainings and webinars prepared me, the courses taught me job search strategies, and the career interview library helped me understand employer expectations. These resources made me more confident and prepared for my job search.
- Master's Student-
I appreciate the structured, detailed, and realistic course and webinar design of Beyond the Prof. I feel that the nebulous world of post-PhD networking and job searching is broken down into logical and manageable steps and translated into the language of PhD students so that we know that we are capable of entering the job market confidently and with the preparation needed. I really appreciate the services that are offered by Beyond the Prof, as well as the thoughtfulness and diligence that is put into all of the courses, webinars, and guides.
- PhD Student -
I love the resources and information provided in each video I have seen that mentions something specific to international students who face even higher pressures in the job search. The tips provided were very applicable and helpful.
- Master's Student-
The worksheets and webinars (including recordings) taught me how to approach the post-graduate experience and strategically think about ways I could use my doctorate degree outside of academia. I also found the community validating; the entire webinar audience was in some stage of doctoral study or completion and were all trying to figure out the next steps.
- PhD Student -

Our Partner Institutions

American Academy of Religion
Arizona State University
Boston College
Brandeis University (Public Policy)
Case Western Reserve University
Catawba College
Colorado State University
Columbia University (Postdocs)
Duke University
Emory University
Florida International University
Florida State University
Georgetown University Medical Campus
Harvard University
Illinois State University
Iowa State University
McGill University (Canada)
Michigan State University
Missouri State University
Montclair State University
New York University
Northern Illinois University
Northwestern University
Oklahoma State University
Oregon State University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rice University
Rutgers University – Newark
Southern Methodist University
Syracuse University
Tarleton State University
The American University in Rome
The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
University at Buffalo
University of Arkansas
University of California – Irvine
University of California – Santa Cruz
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Guelph (Canada)
University of Hawaii
University of Iowa
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
University of Maryland – College Park
University of Massachusetts – Amherst
University of Miami 
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
University of Missouri
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nevada – Reno
University of New Hampshire
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of South Dakota
University of Texas – Austin
University of Texas – Dallas
University of Vermont
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Vanderbilt University
Virginia Commonwealth University
William & Mary
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
York University (Canada)

Graduate Programs must invest in career support or face declining enrollment.

Under the new Financial Value Transparency Regulation starting in 2025, the Department of Education will publish information about alumni earnings three years after graduation. Prospective students will use this information to enroll in programs where they will see a strong return on their investment.

With declining college enrollment, universities will face increasing competition to attract potential graduate students.

Graduate programs that invest in career outcomes will have a competitive advantage over peer programs in attracting and retaining graduate students.

Graduate students pursue their education to build a life and career they could not otherwise achieve, but too many alumni are struggling.

43%

of master’s degree holders are unable to out-earn someone with a bachelor’s degree.

Source: Thirdway

60%

of MBAs and 40% of master’s degrees have a negative return on investment.

Source: FREPOPP

77%

of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and 34% of STEM PhDs have a negative ROI.

Source: FREPOPP

52%

of PhDs are working in jobs they could have achieved with a master’s or less.

Source: Resume Builder

Quickly scale career support with our digital training platforms

Through our two proven digital platforms, Beyond the Professoriate and Beyond Graduate School, we provide scalable, research-driven career training designed for graduate students’ unique needs and demands.

Our platforms help graduate students explore career options; learn job search strategies through structured curriculum; and secure employment in their field of interest.

PREPARE MORE
STUDENTS

Our platforms provide a scalable solution for reaching today’s busy graduate students. Whether they are part-time, full-time, or attending their program online, students have access to on-demand, 24/7 career support.

IMMEDIATE
IMPLEMENTATION

With thousands of graduate students already enrolled, universities need to scale career support within weeks, not years. Our platforms provide a ready-made solution that can be quickly implemented.

SCALE CAREER
SUPPORT

With 1 staff member for every 3,500 students, it’s not possible for career centers to serve all students. Our platforms help universities prepare hundreds of students each year for career success.

At a fraction of the cost of a full-time staff member, you can provide students with:

  • Comprehensive curriculum that is continually updated and designed to meet the unique professional development needs of doctoral and master’s students.
  • On-demand video lessons, workbooks, and assessments to guide students through career exploration and learn how to effectively job search.
  • Live monthly webinars and special events to engage students throughout the year.
  • One-of-a-kind video library featuring interviews with employed master’s and PhD holders working in all career sectors.
  • Marketing support from our team to help you reach and engage students, faculty, and staff.

Supporting all Graduate Students

Our decade-long research has proven that master’s students and doctoral students have unique professional development needs. As a result, we’ve developed and designed two dedicated platforms to support institutional partners in preparing these unique student populations.

Beyond Graduate School

FOR MASTER'S

Master’s students know where they want to go in their careers but don’t always know how to get there.

Our curriculum helps them learn how to strategically job search.    

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Beyond the Professoriate

FOR PHDS & POSTDOCS

PhDs and postdocs need help answering the daunting question of “What can I do with my PhD?”

Our curriculum helps them explore career options, decide on a career path, and develop the skills to build a career.

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