Rollins Results
The first step to your next big thing.
When you finish your bachelor’s degree at Rollins, you’ll develop the expertise, experience, and connections you need to succeed. Get a sneak peek at how Rollins’ Professional Advancement programs will help you unlock your professional potential by exploring the meaningful lives and productive careers of the Tars who have gone before you.
Lifelong Returns
The dividends of a Rollins education start at graduation and grow over time. In fact, professionals with a bachelor’s degree earn 50 percent more than those with no degree, and the return on investment for an education at a liberal arts college 40 years after enrollment is more than $900,000.
Immediate Impact
For many grads, completing their degree is the catalyst for promotions, new jobs, and career changes.
Marc Kroon ’21
Digital Marketing Analyst, Darden
Marilyne Polyne ’21
Workplace Health & Safety Specialist, Amazon
Giovanni Figueiredo ’22
Investments Broker, Marcus & Millichap
Barbara Valdez ’21
Director of Human Resources and Operations, Kolter Solutions
Kevin Perez ’21
Associate Account Executive, Nike Swimwear
Danielle Gober ’21
Publicist, Otter Public Relations
Making Our Top-Ranked Reputation Work For You
Hear how Tiffany Jones ’16 leveraged Rollins’ top-ranked reputation to transform her professional path and land the career of her dreams at Google as an export compliance program manager.
Lifelong Leadership
Finishing your degree at Rollins is the first step along the path to lifelong leadership.
Herb Schumann ’94
Senior Director of Strategy & Business Engagement, Hilton Grand Vacations
Michele Adams ’06
Vice President of Risk Operations & Casualty Claims, Walmart
Kyle Johnson ’07 ’07
President & CEO, Lighthouse Central Florida
Neil Otto ’05
Grants and Funding Manager, LEGO Education
Andrea Massey-Farrell ’98
President and CEO, Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation
Liefke Meyers ’06 ’14MLS
Vice President of Development, Foundation Academy
“I already had 15 years of working and school experience before I decided to head to Rollins. My time in this program has opened doors that I didn’t even know existed. It’s given me confidence, strength, education, power, and an endless array of mentors and role models. Each class built up on the last, each experience explained the next, and the program’s investment in me changed my present.”
Success Stories
How will Rollins’ Professional Advancement programs prepare you to take the next step? Just ask some of our successful graduates.
March 18, 2024
The Meaning of a Good Life
After attending seven colleges across three decades, Eric Reichwein ’18 discovered Rollins’ Professional Advancement programs and the quality of life he’d always wanted.
November 21, 2023
Vidal ’19 Lands Account Development Manager Role at PPG
Business management major John Vidal ’19 has recently started a new role as account development manager at PPG.
November 14, 2023
Paving Her Own Path
Tiffany Jones ’16 started at Rollins a few months after giving birth to her daughter, knowing she wanted to change directions but feeling nervous about returning to college. Fast-forward seven years, and she’s now thriving in her dream career at Google.
October 23, 2023
What Are You Afraid Of?
Going back to college can be scary, but have no fear—we’re here to help you overcome what’s holding you back from finishing your bachelor’s degree and advancing your career.
June 14, 2023
Calandrino ’07 Among Orlando’s 40 Under 40
Amy Calandrino ’07, CEO of Beyond Commercial and a graduate of Rollins’ Professional Advancement programs, was named to the Orlando Business Journal’s 2023 list of the city’s top leaders under 40.
May 18, 2023
The Power of Persistence
Daniebeth Martinez Negron ’23 faced several setbacks on her journey to becoming the first person in her family to earn a college degree. But with her resolve and the flexibility of Rollins’ program for working adults, she graduates this year at the top of her class.
Streamlined Admission
No application fee. No standardized tests required. No more excuses.