How important is it to have good grades in college?

Question

Hi! I realize that getting good grades in college is important for being competitive in getting internships and jobs, but what happens if your grades are average? My GPA is about a 3.1, although I have a feeling it might go down a little bit this semester. I feel like I am beating myself up about it. If my grades are just average, how negatively will that impact me on the job market? How important is GPA with employers? I'm a Journalism major, by the way. Any advice would be great.

Answer 1

Yes if you ever transfer the grades might determine if you get the credit for the course. also if you ever go back to school for a masters or phd, they will look at your grade. Employers might ask you what your grades were like, on this you can not lie.

Answer 2

4.00 Excellent
A– 3.67
B+ 3.33
B 3.00 Good
B– 2.67
C+ 2.33
C 2.00 Fair
C– 1.67
D+ 1.33
D 1.00
D– .67 Passing
F .00 Failed

Grade point average is only important for graduation from college. I would say it has very little importance to employers.
Your 3.1 sounds pretty good to me.

Answer 3

In my experience, employers dont check your GPA. They only care if you have a degree. On that note, many schools wont give you credit forclass required for your degree that is less than a "C".

Secondly, though, if you are interested in Grad School your GPA needs to be above 3.0.

Answer 4

I don't think it really matters so much, the key is to learn your field and show your worth. However, you should at least maintain a 3.0 or better so you can get into Grad school should you choose to go later.

Answer 5

Most of us are average. It might be a bit harder to get that first job, but after that, shouldn't be a problem.

Answer 6

Employers don't give a damn about your GPA. Experience, personality and work samples are more importiant.