UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State ranked No. 21 among all large U.S. employers — public, private and nonprofit — for new college graduates entering the workforce, according to Forbes magazine’s recently released 2023 “America’s Best Employers for New Grads” survey. Penn State also is the highest-rated higher education employer on the list and one of only three higher education institutions in the top 50 this year. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Penn State is the ninth largest employer in the state . “Penn State offers many attributes that appeal to new professionals entering the workforce, including significant paid time off, flexibility in scheduling, and a competitive benefits package,” said Jennifer Wilkes, vice president for Human Resources and chief human resources officer at the University.

Source: Forbes August 10, 2023 02:22 UTC