Caitlin Zant, '12, History and Geography

"The relationships with professors and course opportunities that I've had at Carthage have been wonderful. I feel very much a part of the department, and not like someone who is just taking the classes to get the degree."
Caitlin Zant, '12, History and Geography

The academic gains made by Carthage students are in the top 8 percent nationally._hp_inspire_missamerica.jpgCarthage offers majors in more than 50 areas of study, and an average class size of 17.Students have the opportunity to conduct original research mentored by faculty. Every freshman takes a full-year sequence of foundational texts of the Western intellectual tradition.Six months after graduation, 95 percent of Carthage graduates report that they have landed a satisfying job or are enrolled in graduate school.More than 100 student organizations are active on campus, with more being formed each year.

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A Day in the Life of Paleontologist Thomas Carr

Carthage College paleontologist Dr. Thomas Carr searches for dinosaur fossils in Hell Creek, Montana, along with a crew of Carthage students and other scientists. Hear what a day of paleontology is really like.