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of graduates went into consulting
Employment Data for Full-Time MBA
32%
>67%
of our graduates accepted offers on the East Coast, West Coast, or Chicago
89%
of graduates are career switchers
MBA Graduate Acceptances
| INDUSTRY | % | BASE SALARY MEDIAN | BASE SALARY MEAN | BASE SALARY RANGE | SIGNING BONUS % | MEDIAN SIGNING BONUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 32.0% | $150,000 | $142,983 | $72,000-$170,000 | 96.20% | $25,000 |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 8.0% | $108,000 | $111,920 | $98,000-$135,000 | 96.00% | $30,000 |
| Financial Services | 15.1% | $150,000 | $137,170 | $100,000-$180,000 | 96.00% | $47,500 |
| Healthcare | 3.6% | $120,000 | $121,700 | $114,000-$135,000 | 100.00% | $25,000 |
| Manufacturing | 8.9% | $120,000 | $117,143 | $58,000-$150,000 | 93.10% | $22,000 |
| Retail | 4.4% | $115,000 | $115,667 | $100,000-$135,000 | 80.00% | $25,000 |
| Technology | 21.6% | $122,650 | $121,215 | $80,000-$154,000 | 85.30% | $35,000 |
| Other | 6.40% | $120,000 | $112,933 | $50,000-$140,000 | 60.00% | $25,000 |
| FUNCTION | % | BASE SALARY MEDIAN | BASE SALARY MEAN | BASE SALARY RANGE | SIGNING BONUS % | MEDIAN SIGNING BONUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 34.9% | $148,000 | $142,162 | $72,000-$170,000 | 95.60% | $25,000 |
| General Consulting | 5.3% | $145,000 | $146,031 | $125,000-$165,000 | 93.80% | $25,000 |
| Internal Consulting | 1.8% | $135,000 | $131,600 | $120,000-$148,000 | 100.00% | $25,000 |
| Operations/Process Management | 2.4% | $150,000 | $151,786 | $145,000-$165,000 | 85.70% | $27,500 |
| Strategy Consulting | 25.4% | $148,000 | $141,262 | $72,000-$170,000 | 96.50% | $25,000 |
| Finance | 17.5% | $135,000 | $134,675 | $100,000-$180,000 | 91.20% | $47,750 |
| Asset Management | 1.2% | $142,500 | $148,750 | $130,000-$180,000 | 75.00% | $30,000 |
| Corporate Finance | 4.7% | $115,000 | $115,767 | $100,000-$130,000 | 80.00% | $30,000 |
| General Finance | 1.5% | $125,000 | $122,000 | $110,000-$130,000 | 100.00% | $40,000 |
| Investment Banking | 8.6% | $150,000 | $146,034 | $110,000-$150,000 | 96.60% | $50,000 |
| Private Equity/Venture Capital | 1.5% | $127,500 | $125,000 | $110,000-$135,000 | 100.00% | $12,065 |
| General Management | 13.3% | $120,000 | $121,053 | $80,000-$150,000 | 100.00% | $25,000 |
| Human Resources | 1.8% | $108,000 | $110,167 | $105,000-$120,000 | 100.00% | $30,000 |
| Marketing/Sales | 17.8% | $115,000 | $116,046 | $50,000-$154,000 | 88.70% | $30,000 |
| Brand/Product Management | 11.8% | $115,000 | $115,494 | $98,000-$140,000 | 91.40% | $30,000 |
| General Marketing | 3.0% | $120,000 | $122,778 | $114,000-$140,000 | 88.90% | $25,000 |
| Sales | 3.0% | $118,000 | $111,459 | $50,000-$154,000 | 77.80% | $20,000 |
| Operations/Supply Chain Management | 7.7% | $120,000 | $119,200 | $85,000-$142,000 | 80.00% | $30,000 |
| Real Estate | 4.1% | $112,504 | $110,272 | $58,000-$130,000 | 83.30% | $22,500 |
| Other | 2.9% | $115,000 | $111,852 | $85,000-$134,000 | 37.50% | $14,402 |
| % | BASE SALARY MEDIAN | BASE SALARY MEAN | BASE SALARY RANGE | SIGNING BONUS % | SIGNING BONUS % | MEDIAN SIGNING BONUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Atlantic | 3.6% | $152,000 | $144,333 | $114,000-$165,000 | 100.00% | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Metro | 0.6% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Washington DC Metro | 1.8% | $155,000 | $148,750 | $120,000-$165,000 | 100.00% | $25,000 |
| Other | 1.2% | $135,000 | $141,667 | $125,000-$165,000 | 100.00% | $30,000 |
| Midwest | 34.6% | $140,000 | $133,931 | $85,000-$170,000 | 94.60% | $25,000 |
| Chicago Metro | 21.9% | $145,000 | $137,333 | $95,000-$170,000 | 97.10% | $25,000 |
| Detroit Metro | 8.6% | $128,000 | $131,460 | $85,000-$165,000 | 85.20% | $25,000 |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro | 1.8% | $120,000 | $129,000 | $108,000-$165,000 | 100.00% | $25,000 |
| Other | 2.4% | $120,000 | $116,625 | $98,000-$130,000 | 100.00% | $20,000 |
| Northeast | 18.0% | $135,000 | $133,842 | $96,128-$180,000 | 83.30% | $30,000 |
| Boston Metro | 3.3% | $135,000 | $137,750 | $110,000-$180,000 | 90.00% | $30,000 |
| Tri-State Area (New York, New Jersey, & Connecticut) | 14.5% | $140,000 | $133,123 | $96,128-$165,000 | 81.60% | $30,000 |
| Other | 0.3% | - | - | - | - | - |
| South | 5.0% | $122,500 | $128,906 | $100,000-$152,500 | 93.80% | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Metro | 0.9% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Miami Metro | 0.6% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other | 3.6% | $115,000 | $121,818 | $100,000-$150,000 | 100.00% | $25,000 |
| Southwest | 5.6% | $116,500 | $125,389 | $105,000-$165,000 | 94.40% | $25,000 |
| Dallas Metro | 2.7% | $132,500 | $134,750 | $111,000-$165,000 | 100.00% | $25,000 |
| Denver Metro | 1.2% | $117,500 | $120,000 | $105,000-$140,000 | 100.00% | $33,500 |
| Houston Metro | 0.6% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Phoenix Metro | 0.3% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other | 0.9% | - | - | - | - | - |
| West | 23.1% | $125,000 | $127,329 | $92,000-$165,000 | 92.20% | $30,000 |
| Los Angeles Metro | 1.2% | $131,500 | $130,000 | $92,000-$165,500 | 100.00% | $27,500 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | 8.9% | $132,000 | $131,000 | $105,000-$165,000 | 90.00% | $25,000 |
| Seattle Metro | 11.8% | $125,000 | $124,982 | $108,000-$142,000 | 92.30% | $50,000 |
| Other | 1.2% | $120,000 | $120,000 | $120,000-$120,000 | 100.00% | $22,500 |
| International | 10.1% | $100,818 | $102,586 | $50,000-$130,000 | 85.20% | $25,000 |
| Asia | 7.7% | $110,000 | $107,056 | $50,000-$130,000 | 84.20% | $20,000 |
| Mexico | 0.9% | - | - | - | - | - |
| South America | 1.5% | $90,000 | $87,600 | $72,000-$100,000 | 80.00% | $45,000 |
MBA Intern Acceptances
| INDUSTRY | % | BASE SALARY MEDIAN | BASE SALARY MEAN | BASE SALARY RANGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 28.1% | $148,800 | $144,528 | $64,560-$168,000 |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 8.0% | $82,025 | $81,532 | $40,800-$103,500 |
| Education/Government/Non-Profit | 2.7% | $48,000 | $43,200 | $30,000-$56,400 |
| Energy | 1.5% | $62,718 | $69,906 | $43,200-$120,000 |
| Financial Services | 12.2% | $124,996 | $120,662 | $38,400-$150,000 |
| Healthcare | 7.0% | $87,036 | $84,068 | $52,800-$120,000 |
| Manufacturing | 10.4% | $94,080 | $97,546 | $58,992-$140,000 |
| Retail | 3.7% | $69,312 | $73,837 | $61,440-$90,000 |
| Technology | 22.1% | $90,000 | $88,990 | $18,000-$120,696 |
| Transportation/Logistics Services | 1.0% | $74,492 | $71,146 | $38,400-$97,200 |
| Other | 3.3% | $57,600 | $61,240 | $32,400-$96,000 |
| FUNCTION | % | BASE SALARY MEDIAN | BASE SALARY MEAN | BASE SALARY RANGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 32.8% | $144,648 | $134,337 | $30,000-$168,000 |
| General Consulting | 5.2% | $132,000 | $126,611 | $32,400-$165,000 |
| Internal Consulting | 2.5% | $92,076 | $89,072 | $32,400-$120,000 |
| Operations/Process Management | 1.5% | $143,400 | $132,369 | $88,615-$150,000 |
| Strategy Consulting | 23.6% | $148,398 | $141,300 | $30,000-$168,000 |
| Finance | 12.4% | $124,996 | $116,893 | $38,400-$150,000 |
| Corporate Finance | 2.5% | $93,312 | $90,491 | $58,992-$111,312 |
| General Finance | 2.2% | $111,900 | $11,052 | $78,000-$150,000 |
| Investment Banking | 6.2% | $150,000 | $142,074 | $114,948-$150,000 |
| Private Equity/Venture Capital | 1.5% | $60,480 | $59,360 | $38,400-$72,000 |
| General Management | 8.0% | $102,000 | $98,543 | $18,000-$132,000 |
| Human Resources | 2.2% | $88,152 | $89,039 | $67,200-$111,600 |
| Marketing/Sales | 29.6% | $86,400 | $84,783 | $18,000-$120,696 |
| Brand/Product Management | 18.2% | $86,400 | $87,450 | $36,000-$120,696 |
| General Marketing | 8.7% | $86,400 | $79,485 | $18,000-$113,500 |
| Research/Consumer Insights | 2.7% | $88,104 | $83,861 | $57,600-$105,600 |
| Sales | 1.0% | $99,600 | $84,138 | $22,152-$115,200 |
| Operations/Supply Chain Management | 6.5% | $84,000 | $84,604 | $64,800-$110,496 |
| Strategic Planning | 6.2% | $87,504 | $81,593 | $38,400-$140,000 |
| Other | 2.3% | $57,600 | $58,000 | $36,000-$91,200 |
| Region | % | BASE SALARY MEDIAN | BASE SALARY MEAN | BASE SALARY RANGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Atlantic | 3.7% | $94,836 | $107,896 | $57,600-$165,000 |
| Philadelphia Metro | 0.5% | - | - | - |
| Washington DC Metro | 2.2% | $129,120 | $118,989 | $57,600-$165,000 |
| Other | 1.0% | $81,120 | $85,040 | $72,000-$102,000 |
| Midwest | 34.6% | $120,000 | $117,175 | $31,200-$165,000 |
| Chicago Metro | 20.6% | $144,000 | $130,489 | $57,600-$165,000 |
| Detroit Metro | 6.2% | $91,200 | $100,185 | $31,200-$165,000 |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro | 4.2% | $87,600 | $96,550 | $74,000-$162,000 |
| Other | 3.5% | $91,392 | $91,989 | $52,800-$114,000 |
| Northeast | 17.7% | $105,600 | $103,306 | $30,000-$168,000 |
| Boston Metro | 2.5% | $89,908 | $99,042 | $43,200-$165,000 |
| Tri-State Area (New York, New Jersey, & Connecticut) | 14.9% | $111,312 | $107,549 | $30,000-$168,000 |
| Other | 0.2% | - | - | - |
| South | 3.2% | $114,000 | $110,012 | $54,000-$164,400 |
| Atlanta Metro | 1.2% | $129,120 | $119,232 | $73,440-$164,400 |
| Other | 2.0% | $114,000 | $110,914 | $54,000-$150,000 |
| Southwest | 8.7% | $84,000 | $94,886 | $52,800-$168,000 |
| Dallas Metro | 1.7% | $95,538 | $104,450 | $61,440-$168,000 |
| Denver Metro | 3.0% | $105,600 | $106,029 | $52,800-$162,000 |
| Phoenix Metro | 0.5% | - | - | - |
| Other | 3.5% | $76,800 | $81,180 | $67,200-$129,120 |
| West | 25.6% | $96,000 | $96,502 | $36,000-$168,000 |
| Los Angeles Metro | 3.0% | $76,800 | $85,844 | $57,600-$129,120 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | 10.2% | $92,400 | $89,441 | $36,000-$168,000 |
| Seattle Metro | 10.0% | $103,800 | $105,602 | $38,400-$165,000 |
| Other | 2.5% | $69,312 | $65,851 | $37,200-$71,040 |
| International | 6.5% | $84,000 | $78,651 | $18,000-$147,600 |
| Africa | 0.2% | - | - | - |
| Asia | 4.2% | $114,474 | $90,100 | $18,000-$144,648 |
| Canada | 0.2% | - | - | - |
| Europe | 1.0% | $88,200 | $100,500 | $78,000-$147,600 |
| South America | 0.70% | - | - | - |
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