The Proof Is in the Hiring
Each year hundreds of companies come to Ross to find standout hires. Whether you want to market products for a global consumer goods company, advise other companies as a consultant, or dive into finance, the Michigan Ross BBA Program will prepare you to begin a successful career.
98%
of graduates received an offer by Sept. 30.
$100,000
median base salary.
471
companies hired a graduate or intern in 2025.
BBA Graduate Acceptances
| INDUSTRY | % | BASE SALARY MEAN | BASE SALARY MEDIAN | BASE SALARY RANGE | MEDIAN SIGNING BONUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 3.0% | $80,115 | $82,000 | $60,000-$92,000 | $7,000 |
| Consulting | 19.0% | $96,951 | $100,000 | $60,000-$150,000 | $5,000 |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 4.2% | $73,882 | $70,000 | $65,000-$85,000 | $5,100 |
| Financial Services | 45.6% | $104,486 | $110,000 | $50,000-$250,000 | $10,000 |
| Healthcare | 2.4% | $82,556 | $72,000 | $65,000-$120,000 | $10,000 |
| Manufacturing | 3.0% | $80,571 | $78,000 | $70,000-$100,000 | $4,500 |
| Media/Entertainment/Sports | 4.0% | $60,381 | $55,000 | $42,000-$80,000 | $7,000 |
| Real Estate | 3.4% | $84,550 | $85,000 | $68,000-$100,000 | $11,000 |
| Retail | 1.8% | $66,312 | $65,000 | $55,000-$77,500 | $5,000 |
| Technology | 9.3% | $90,049 | $92,000 | $50,600-$137,000 | $8,500 |
| Other | 4.2% | $76,091 | $70,000 | $60,000-$130,000 | $5,000 |
| Total/Average | 100.0% | $94,909 | $100,000 | $42,000-$250,000 | $10,000 |
| FUNCTION | % | BASE SALARY MEAN | BASE SALARY MEDIAN | BASE SALARY RANGE | MEDIAN SIGNING BONUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 4.0% | $76,371 | $82,000 | $44,229-$92,000 | $7,000 |
| Business/Data Analytics | 4.4% | $92,906 | $101,400 | $68,000-$106,000 | $15,000 |
| Consulting | 19.6% | $97,033 | $100,000 | $69,000-$150,000 | $5,000 |
| General Consulting | 7.1% | $89,900 | $85,000 | $69,000-$150,000 | $5,000 |
| Management Consulting | 10.7% | $102,624 | $102,500 | $78,000-$115,000 | $5,000 |
| Technology Consulting | 1.8% | $90,250 | $85,000 | $80,000-$112,000 | $5,000 |
| Finance | 48.0% | $102,096 | $110,000 | $50,000-$150,000 | $10,000 |
| Asset Management | 4.6% | $86,778 | $90,000 | $50,000-$125,000 | $10,000 |
| Corporate Finance | 6.0% | $79,428 | $75,000 | $65,000-$118,000 | $7,500 |
| General Finance | 5.0% | $89,176 | $85,000 | $70,000-$150,000 | $10,000 |
| Investment Banking | 27.6% | $109,966 | $110,000 | $70,000-$136,344 | $10,000 |
| Private Equity/Venture Capital | 4.6% | $101,739 | $100,000 | $75,000-$165,000 | $10,000 |
| General Management | 3.6% | $69,700 | $71,000 | $42,000-$85,000 | $5,000 |
| Information Technology | 3.0% | $128,540 | $127,000 | $73,000-$250,000 | $20,000 |
| Marketing/Sales | 12.3% | $76,735 | $72,500 | $50,600-$124,000 | $7,500 |
| Brand/Product Management | 4.6% | $82,767 | $72,500 | $55,000-$124,000 | $8,750 |
| General Marketing | 4.0% | $66,698 | $68,000 | $50,000-$85,000 | $5,000 |
| Sales | 3.6% | $69,133 | $63,500 | $50,600-$115,000 | $7,000 |
| Operations/Logistics | 2.4% | $73,470 | $67,500 | $45,760-$116,000 | $5,750 |
| Other | 2.6% | $67,167 | $70,000 | $49,000-$75,000 | $5,000 |
| Total/Average | 100.0% | $94,909 | $100,000 | $42,000-$250,000 | $10,000 |
| REGION | % | BASE SALARY MEAN | BASE SALARY MEDIAN | BASE SALARY RANGE | MEDIAN SIGNING BONUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Atlantic | 5.0% | $107,938 | $106,000 | $60,000-$250,000 | $15,000 |
| Washington, D.C. Metro | 3.8% | $96,385 | $106,000 | $60,000-$106,000 | $15,000 |
| Midwest | 33.5% | $87,286 | $114,000 | $42,000-$120,000 | $5,000 |
| Chicago Metro | 16.9% | $90,845 | $94,000 | $50,600-$120,000 | $7,000 |
| Detroit Metro | 9.3% | $84,966 | $81,000 | $50,000-$120,000 | $5,000 |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro | 1.2% | $109,400 | $112,000 | $85,000-$120,000 | $10,000 |
| Northeast | 44.0% | $100,107 | $110,000 | $49,000-$150,000 | $10,000 |
| Boston Metro | 2.6% | $90,455 | $95,000 | $64,000-$112,000 | $8,000 |
| Tri-State Area (New York, New Jersey, & Connecticut) | 40.9% | $100,951 | $110,000 | $49,000-$150,000 | $10,000 |
| South | 2.8% | $75,343 | $72,000 | $44,429-$110,000 | $10,000 |
| Southwest | 3.6% | $83,740 | $75,000 | $65,000-$112,000 | $8,750 |
| Dallas Metro | 1.2% | $83,267 | $83,050 | $65,000-$100,000 | $10,000 |
| Denver Metro | 1.4% | $85,250 | $73,750 | $70,000-$112,000 | $9,000 |
| West | 9.7% | $102,984 | $100,000 | $45,760-$137,000 | $11,250 |
| Los Angeles Metro | 2.2% | $95,667 | $100,000 | $70,000-$125,000 | $7,500 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | 5.4% | $109,972 | $111,000 | $84,000-$137,000 | $15,000 |
| Seattle Metro | 1.4% | $92,592 | $99,800 | $45,760-$129,000 | $35,000 |
| International | 1.4% | $74,578 | $77,157 | $64,000-$80,000 | $6,858 |
| Total/Average | 100.0% | $94,909 | $100,000 | $42,000-$250,000 | $10,000 |
75% of accepted offers reported a signing bonus.
Top Destinations
Timing of Job Offers
| #Seeking | Received First Offer by Graduation | Received First Offer by Sept 30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Percent | Number | Percent | ||
| U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident | 490 | 431 | 88.0% | 482 | 98.4% |
| Foreign National | 17 | 13 | 76.5% | 16 | 94.1% |
| Total/Average | 507 | 444 | 87.6% | 498 | 98.2% |
Timing of Acceptances
| #Seeking | Received First Offer by Graduation | Received First Offer by Sept 30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Percent | Number | Percent | ||
| U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident | 490 | 429 | 87.6% | 480 | 98.0% |
| Foreign National | 17 | 13 | 76.5% | 16 | 94.1% |
| Total/Average | 507 | 442 | 87.2% | 496 | 97.8% |
BBA Intern Acceptances
| INDUSTRY | % | Mean Base Salary | Median Base Salary | BASE SALARY RANGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 5.8% | $75,155 | $74,942 | $62,400-$87,360 |
| Consulting | 16.1% | $83,495 | $85,280 | $41,600-$132,000 |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 5.2% | $54,218 | $53,050 | $31,200-$78,400 |
| Financial Services | 44.2% | $92,944 | $100,000 | $30,000-$130,000 |
| Healthcare | 2.6% | $60,733 | $53,040 | $43,680-$83,200 |
| Manufacturing | 3.2% | $54,457 | $52,800 | $49,400-$66,560 |
| Media/Entertainment/Sports | 4.8% | $38,400 | $37,440 | $31,200-$52,000 |
| Real Estate | 3.5% | $37,440 | $36,400 | $24,960-$52,000 |
| Retail | 1.5% | $59,120 | $52,000 | $41,600-$96,000 |
| Technology | 7.4% | $69,655 | $66,560 | $49,400-$120,000 |
| Other | 5.8% | $43,502 | $41,600 | $31,200-$64,480 |
| Total/Average | 100.0% | $79,564 | $81,245 | $24,960-$132,000 |
| FUNCTION | % | Mean Base Salary | Median Base Salary | BASE SALARY RANGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 6.5% | $66,253 | $65,520 | $32,448-$89,440 |
| Business/Data Analytics | 2.2% | $73,647 | $78,672 | $20,880-$130,000 |
| Business Development | 1.5% | |||
| Consulting | 16.3% | $84,205 | $85,280 | $41,600-$132,000 |
| General Consulting | 7.1% | $78,116 | $81,120 | $41,600-$99,840 |
| Management Consulting | 6.7% | $91,285 | $89,928 | $64,480-$132,000 |
| Operations/Process Consulting | 1.5% | $75,467 | $90,480 | $83,200-$86,000 |
| Technology Consulting | 1.1% | $66,484 | $68,640 | $41,600-$85,280 |
| Finance | 46.6% | $92,398 | $102,900 | $30,000-$130,000 |
| Asset Management | 5.9% | $78,835 | $78,900 | $30,000-$100,000 |
| Corporate Finance | 3.7% | $56,855 | $53,040 | $31,200-$85,280 |
| General Finance | 7.1% | $70,366 | $83,200 | $33,280-$100,000 |
| Investment Banking | 22.3% | $104,633 | $110,000 | $62,400-$130,000 |
| Private Equity/Venture Capital | 5.9% | $73,589 | $62,500 | $39,520-$120,000 |
| Sales/Trading | 1.7% | $90,920 | $110,000 | $98,800-$110,000 |
| General Management | 3.3% | $66,507 | $57,600 | $31,200-$120,000 |
| Human Resources | 0.4% | |||
| Information Technology | 3.5% | $91,785 | $83,200 | $49,920-$66,560 |
| Marketing/Sales | 14.8% | $48,805 | $47,320 | $31,200-$120,000 |
| Brand/Product Management | 5.2% | $52,890 | $47,840 | $39,520-$95,992 |
| General Marketing | 6.7% | $43,248 | $42,640 | $31,200-$120,000 |
| Sales | 3.0% | $56,439 | $66,338 | $31,200-$72,259 |
| Operations/Supply Chain Management | 3.3% | $53,575 | $45,840 | $38,840-$84,000 |
| Other | 1.5% | $46,800 | $55,433 | $31,200-$104,000 |
| Total/Average | 100.0% | $79,564 | $81,245 | $24,960-$132,000 |
| Region | % | BASE SALARY MEAN | BASE SALARY MEDIAN | BASE SALARY RANGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Atlantic | 3.0% | $70,813 | $68,676 | $37,440-$130,000 |
| Washington DC Metro | 2.2% | $81,296 | $90,764 | $39,520-$106,000 |
| Midwest | 34.7% | $71,360 | $72,800 | $12,000-$120,000 |
| Chicago Metro | 18.0% | $80,079 | $81,120 | $41,600-$110,000 |
| Detroit Metro | 11.9% | $60,440 | $52,800 | $31,200-$113,620 |
| Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro | 1.1% | $78,345 | $78,960 | $72,259-$83,200 |
| Northeast | 43.0% | $87,957 | $90,000 | $31,200-$140,000 |
| Boston Metro | 2.4% | $69,351 | $72,000 | $47,840-$93,600 |
| Tri-State Area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut) | 40.6% | $91,323 | $96,000 | $31,200-$130,000 |
| South | 3.9% | $50,795 | $52,000 | $28,800-$80,080 |
| Atlanta Metro Area | 1.3% | $57,720 | $59,280 | $39,520-$72,800 |
| Miami Metro | 1.1% | $49,240 | $44,400 | $24,960-$83,200 |
| Southwest | 3.9% | $84,586 | $82,757 | $57,200-$108,160 |
| Dallas Metro | 1.7% | $50,165 | $49,680 | $30,000-$72,000 |
| West | 9.3% | $68,057 | $64,800 | $20,880-$123,516 |
| Los Angeles Metro | 2.6% | $70,488 | $52,000 | $37,440-$110,000 |
| San Francisco Bay | 3.7% | $79,753 | $80,080 | $62,400-$110,000 |
| Seattle Metro | 1.3% | $70,300 | $65,900 | $49,400-$100,000 |
| International | 2.2% | |||
| Asia | 1.9% | |||
| Total/Average | 100.0% | $79,564 | $81,245 | $24,960 - $132,000 |
Hiring Companies for BBA
Employers hiring FIVE or more Michigan Ross graduates or interns in 2024-2025
| Employer | Full-Time | Intern | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Chase & Co. | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| Bank of America | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| Deloitte | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| McKinsey & Co. | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| Capital One | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| Boston Consulting Group | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| Goldman Sachs | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| Citi | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| EY Parthenon | 8 | 17 | 25 |
| PwC Strategy& | 7 | 24 | 31 |
| Guggenheim Partners | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Bain & Co. Inc. | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Procter & Gamble Co. | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Jefferies LLC | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Evercore | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Wells Fargo | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Roland Berger | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| RBC Capital Markets | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Kaufman Hall | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Amazon | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| Moelis & Co. | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| General Motors Co. | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Houlihan Lokey | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Solomon Partners | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| BMO Capital Markets | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Deutsche Bank | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Microsoft Corp. | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| American Express Co. | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Cowen Inc. | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| PepsiCo Inc. | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Ford Motor Co. | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Accenture Strategy | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Plante Moran PLLC | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| MUFG | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| William Blair | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Uber Technologies | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Blackstone | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| UBS | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Morgan Stanley | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Lincoln International LLC | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| KKR | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Barclays PLC | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| BlackRock Inc. | 1 | 4 | 5 |
