Is It True That Your College G.P.A Doesn't Matter To Potential Employers?

Question

One of my English Professors told us this in class. He said, all these grades and stuff won't matter to employers, and that's not what they look at. He told us they could care less, as long as you graduate. Is this true? He is one of those "ultra cool", laid back Professors, that doesn't really want to be there in the first place. lol So, I wasn't sure if he was just saying that, or if it were really true.

Answer 1

Has he ever even worked in business? He's an English Professor. And he's wrong.

It really depends on the employer. Some employers only care that you have a degree. Others only ask for GPA from people they're hiring right out of school. Others ask for GPA from every applicant!

I worked for an employer who would only hire you if you'd attended a competitive university, and got a 3.0 GPA or higher. If you had extensive extenuating circumstances, they may have considered you if you were otherwise perfect and had a 2.8. But to them, GPA really did matter.

Answer 2

Once you have the degree thats needed, the grade you got to get it, doesnt matter. Obviously a passing mark is all thats required to get the degree. Employers dont care about G.P.A, only the credentials behind it.

Answer 3

It really depends on the field. If you are getting a liberal arts degree or doing English or sociology or something like that. It really may not matter to employers. If you ever plan to do grad school it may matter. If you are in science/ technology or medicine it usually matters

Answer 4

The answer depends upon your profession. But in general, no your GPA does not matter to an employer once you have completed your degree.

Answer 5

Let's just say they seldom care. Never say never.