In a challenging economic environment, men and women in the Kelley School of Business Full-Time MBA Class of 2020 were able to find positions in every industry and at comparable salaries to students in previous years.
Before our students even arrive, we begin working with them to take a deep dive into the experiences, values and strengths that define their personal brand. For career changers, the possibilities are exciting. For all of our students, the experiential learning offered through our industry-informed academies, internships, networking opportunities with recruiters and alumni, and clubs leave them exceptionally well-prepared to begin their careers—and employers know.
The data below provides more information about class demographics, historical compensation trends, and compensation by function and geographic region.
| Class Breakdown | |
|---|---|
| Class Size | 184 |
| Women | 35% |
| Minorities | 22% |
| International | 36% |
| Average Age | 28 |
| Average Years of Full–Time Employment Experience | 5 |
| Average GMAT | 675 |
| Undergraduate Major | |
|---|---|
| Business Administration | 34% |
| Social Sciences and Humanities | 23% |
| Science and Engineering | 37% |
| Other | 6% |
| Year | Median Base Salary | Median Signing Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $119,000 | $25,000 |
| 2019 | $115,000 | $20,000 |
| 2018 | $107,000 | $25,000 |
| 2017 | $110,000 | $25,000 |
| Function | % Accepting New Jobs | Base Salary (Median) | Base Salary (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 26% | $150,000 | $28,000-$165,000 |
| Finance/Accounting | 17% | $110,000 | $80,000-$150,000 |
| General Management | 17% | $123,500 | $60,000-$140,000 |
| Human Resources | 1% | N/A | N/A |
| Marketing/Sales | 29% | $111,500 | $80,000-$140,000 |
| Information Technology | 1% | N/A | N/A |
| Operations/Logistics | 4% | $115,000 | $100,000-$130,000 |
| Other | 4% | $125,000 | $107,000-$132,000 |
| Industry | % Accepting New Jobs | Base Salary (Median) | Base Salary (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 20% | $155,000 | $28,000-$165,000 |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 10% | $105,000 | $90,000-$115,000 |
| Energy | 1% | N/A | N/A |
| Financial Services | 15% | $121,750 | $80,000-$150,000 |
| Healthcare | 11% | $107,000 | $77,000-$130,000 |
| Manufacturing | 9% | $110,000 | $60,000-$132,000 |
| Media/Entertainment | 1% | N/A | N/A |
| Retail | 7% | $130,000 | $100,000-$130,000 |
| Technology | 21% | $119,500 | $80,000-$140,000 |
| Transportation Logistic Services | 1% | N/A | N/A |
| *Other Services | 5% | $117,500 | $110,000-$160,000 |
*Includes Government, Real Estate
| Geographic Region | % Accepting New Jobs | Base Salary (Median) | Base Salary (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| International | 3% | $60,000 | $28,000-$77,000 |
| Mid-Atlantic | 7% | $117,500 | $80,000-$132,000 |
| Midwest | 46% | $115,000 | $82,500-$165,000 |
| Northeast | 12% | $141,000 | $90,000-$165,000 |
| South | 7% | $107,500 | $80,000-$155,000 |
| Southwest | 9% | $110,000 | $90,000-$150,000 |
| West | 17% | $130,000 | $80,000-$155,000 |
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Caroline Jansen, Full-Time MBA student: