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Cool Gifts for Grad Students Who’ve Earned More Than a Diploma

Cool Gifts for Grad Students Who’ve Earned More Than a Diploma

Why Grad Students Deserve Great Gifts

Let’s be honest—grad school isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a relentless marathon of caffeine, research rabbit holes, and writing marathons that test the limits of human endurance (and Google Docs).

Whether they’ve just earned a master’s degree, defended a dissertation, or emerged victorious from a professional program, these grads didn’t just pass—they survived. And they deserve more than a generic pat on the back or an e-gift card to somewhere “useful.”

“Graduation isn’t just a milestone—it’s a war story wrapped in a cap and gown.”

So skip the coffee mug. Here’s how to give a gift that says: “You did the thing. You earned the steak.”


For the Grad Who’d Rather Snack Than Sip Champagne

The Best Jerky Gift Box

Think of it as the gourmet comeback to two years of dorm ramen and 3 a.m. vending machine dinners.

This box is loaded with a curated variety of beef jerky flavors—spicy, smoky, sweet, and everything in between. It's perfect for grads who’ve finally finished their final final and want to indulge in something legendary.

“They gave academia their brain. Now give their taste buds something back.”

Whether they’re starting a new job or just moving back into the real world, this box says: “Welcome to flavor town, scholar.”


For the Grad Who Could Use a Laugh and a Snack

Meat Card™

What’s better than a personalized graduation card? One that’s delicious.

The Meat Card™ is an actual slab of beef jerky engraved with your custom message—whether it’s a heartfelt tribute or an inside joke only you two would understand. It’s cheeky, unexpected, and 100% edible.

Graduation speeches are forgettable. This? They'll remember (and eat) it.

“If you can’t say it with flowers, say it with meat.”

For the Student Who Survived Thesis Season Like a Legend

The Grand Carnivore Gift Set

This is not a gift. This is a victory lap with beef.

Inside: a jerky bouquet, a Meat Card™, and a tin of Meathearts—tiny heart-shaped jerky bites stamped with cheeky messages like “Meat Me Later.” It’s a celebration worthy of late nights, mental breakdowns, and rewriting that intro paragraph for the 30th time.

If you’re looking to make jaws drop at the graduation party—this is your mic drop moment.

“For the grad who gave everything—and deserves to get it all back in jerky.”

For the Grad Who Deserves a Bacon Break

Bacon Jerky Ammo Can Gift Basket

The name says it all. This isn’t just a snack box—it’s a statement.

Housed in a reusable military-style ammo can, this bacon-loaded gift basket is ideal for the grad who's ready to take on life with crispy confidence. Whether they’re heading into a high-pressure job or launching their own startup, this gift has “break time” written all over it—in bold, meaty letters.

“When life gets tough, throw bacon at it.”

Practical? Absolutely. Delicious? No doubt. Reusable ammo can? That’s the kind of post-grad preparedness we can get behind.


For the Grad Who Won’t Ever Ask for Flowers

Beef Jerky Flower Bouquet - Black Steel Edition

Let’s be clear: this isn’t your mom’s floral arrangement. Wrapped in matte black steel and blooming with beef, this bouquet is for grads who’d rather feast than fawn.

It’s equal parts trophy and treat—something to show off on the ’Gram, then tear into with both hands.

“It’s the only bouquet that doubles as dinner.”

Perfect for the grad who crushes clichés and deserves something as bold as their personality.


Final Thought: Celebrate With Something That Feels Like Them

Graduation isn’t about pomp and circumstance. It’s about grit, growth, and maybe a little bit of grease under the fingernails from that all-night side hustle.

So skip the sweater vests and novelty mugs. These gifts are bold, hilarious, high-flavor, and made for the grads who didn’t just finish the race—they ran it their way.

Shop the full collection of graduation gifts to find the one that fits him like a diploma in hand and a steak in the other.

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