Rider Means Results

Where your potential becomes a plan

At Rider University, we deliver more than a degree. We offer transformative experiences that shape who you are and where you’re headed. Through rigorous academics, real-world learning, and strong corporate partnerships, our students gain the skills, confidence, and direction to succeed.

Career Preparation That Changes Lives

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Rider students follow a personalized path that combines academic excellence, Engaged Learning experiences and dedicated career support. According to our latest First Destination Report, 90% of bachelor’s degree recipients were employed, pursuing graduate studies, volunteering, or serving in the military within one year of graduation. That’s 9 out of 10 students, transformed by a Rider education and already making their mark.

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Where Our Graduates Go

The impact of a Rider education is visible in the paths our graduates take, across industries and around the world. Here are just a few of their recent destinations.

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In the News

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Rider alumnus rescues nearly 200 people in Texas flood

Scott Ruskan ’21 lauded as ‘American hero’ for first official rescue mission

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Rider alumni honored among NJ’s top educator graduates

Sophia Caparas '25 and Emilie Beals '25 received this year’s Distinguished Clinical Intern Award

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Community spirit drives new owner of a local favorite business

Patrick Jones ’18 takes over Captain Paul's Firehouse Dogs in Lawrence

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Alumni Stories

Our alumni network is full of bold thinkers, compassionate leaders, and changemakers — all transformed by their time at Rider.

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Sudharani Kanka '20

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

“Not many universities offer that kind of personal touch to the student’s well-being.”

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Valerie Scamardella '18

Elementary Education, B.A.

“Taking the Tomorrow’s Teachers class in high school was such a huge benefit for me because it really allowed me to see the path that I was ready to take on as a career!

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Hailee Perez '20

Applied Psychology, M.A.

"My time at Rider has given me the skills and confidence to interact with staff and families so that they actually trust me, my knowledge and my plans."

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Jake Malek '20

Entrepreneurial Studies, B.S.B.A.

“My Rider network led me to each of my internship opportunities and eventually to full-time employment.”

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Diamond Carr '16

Psychology, B.A.

"I am grateful for my experiences at Rider as a Bonner and McNair scholar, all of which helped prepare me for doctoral training and these honors."

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Dr. Andrea Drewes

Assistant Professor in Rider’s Department of Graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling

“I always loved the problem-solving approach that we take in science, and how we can try to satisfy our curiosity about nature and the world around us.”

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Julianna Ezzo '20

Secondary Education and History, B.A., English as a Second Language, Minor

“I knew that future employers would see that I graduated from Rider and immediately know that I, while young and inexperienced, had been part of a rigorous teacher preparation program.”

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Dana Szymanski '19

Applied Psychology, M.A.

"With the opportunity from Rider University, I was able to start a new career, find my niche, and continue to grow as a professional, academic and a person."

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Kyle Dowbnia '19 '20

Sports Media, B.A., Business Communication, M.A.

"My MABC degree positioned me to receive significantly more callbacks on employment opportunities."