In a challenging economic environment, members of the MBA Class of 2021 found positions in every industry and at comparable salaries to students in previous years. The data below provides more information about compensation for our most recent graduating class. For details, including historical trends, see our Full-Time MBA Employment Statistics and Full-Time MBA Internship Statistics.
2022 compensation for full-time hires
$130,000Median Base Salary
$30,000Median Signing Bonus
| Function | Percentage Accepting New Jobs | Base Salary (Median) | Base Salary (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 21% | $150,000 | $90,000–$160,000 |
| Finance/Accounting | 11% | $116,500 | $70,000–$150,000 |
| General Management | 12% | $124,250 | $102,663–$140,000 |
| Human Resources | N/A | I/D | I/D |
| Marketing/Sales | 36% | $115,000 | $80,000–$157,000 |
| Information Technology | 4% | $130,000 | $110,000–$145,000 |
| Operations/Logistics | 10% | $110,000 | $73,000–$130,000 |
| Other | 6% | $120,000 | $75,000–$130,000 |
| Industry | Percentage Accepting New Jobs | Base Salary (Median) | Base Salary (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 16% | $155,000 | $90,000–$160,000 |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 13% | $110,000 | $83,000–$135,000 |
| Energy | N/A | I/D | I/D |
| Financial Services | 10% | $123,500 | $93,000–$150,000 |
| Healthcare | 14% | $119,000 | $115,000–$130,000 |
| Manufacturing | 9% | $105,600 | $92,500–$140,000 |
| Media/Entertainment | N/A | I/D | I/D |
| Retail | 9% | $125,000 | $90,000–$130,000 |
| Technology | 23% | $130,000 | $80,000–$157,000 |
| Transportation Logistic Services | N/A | I/D | I/D |
| *Other Services | 6% | $102,663 | $102,663 |
*Includes all other industries with 2% or fewer students reporting acceptances.
| Geographic Region | Percentage Accepting New Jobs | Base Salary (Median) | Base Salary (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| International | 3% | I/D | I/D |
| Mid-Atlantic | 8% | $110,000 | $102,663–150,000 |
| Midwest | 41% | $120,000 | $75,000–$160,000 |
| Northeast | 14% | $125,000 | $70,000–$155,000 |
| South | 5% | $101,250 | $90,000–$118,182 |
| Southwest | 2% | I/D | I/D |
| West | 28% | $130,000 | $80,000–$157,000 |
N/A indicates not available. I/D indicates insufficient data.