Whether you are a sports fanatic, casual tailgater, or just like to wear purple on game days, Tarleton\u2019s transition to NCAA Division I has been monumental for the university as a whole. At Tarleton, tradition runs extremely deep, and the success of our athletics programs has been a very important part of our tradition. If you have already decided to be a Tarleton Texan, or if you are wondering if Tarleton is the place for you, here are a few things that all students can look forward to at Tarleton when it comes to our NCAA Division I experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Increased Degree Worth <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When making your college decision, one of the major factors in that process is determining if your degree will help you land a job in an extremely competitive job market once you graduate. The transition to Division I has increased Tarleton\u2019s national attention and business leaders all over Texas and America will soon see a Tarleton logo on TV or on a billboard. When you are applying for a job and employers see that you are a Tarleton graduate, they will know more about Tarleton than they did a few years ago, which will help you be more competitive in landing that job. Combining new found national exposure with the hands-on learning that Tarleton has always been known for will make you a competitive candidate in your future career after leaving Tarleton. Tarleton has always been known for making graduates employable. In fact, more than 85% of our graduates are employed or in a graduate program within a year after graduating. Tarleton is also ranked in the top 8% of universities for putting good jobs in reach for their students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to know where your Tarleton degree can lead you, find the program you are interested in here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n