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Full-Time MBA class profile, job statistics

Members of the Kelley MBA class of 2024 found positions in a wide range of industries.

Internships and other opportunities leave students confident in career choices

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.

MBA Class of 2024

Student Profile
DemographicStatistic
Class size125
Women26%
Minority groups: Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Asian American, or multiracial17%
International45%
Average age29
Age range23-39
Average years of full-time employment experience6
Percent with full-time work experience98%

 

Academic Background
GPA and GMATBreakdown
Average GPA3.38
Percent with undergraduate GPA 3.5 or higher45%
Percent with undergraduate GPA between 3.0–3.4936%
Percent with undergraduate GPA between 2.5–2.9918%
Average GMAT score685
Percent with GMAT scores 700 or higher48%
Percent with GMAT scores between 600–69945%
Percent with GMAT scores between 500–5997%

 

Undergraduate Major
MajorPercentage
Business Administration37%
Science and Engineering36%
Social Sciences and Humanities21%
Other6%

 

Geographic Distribution
Geographic AreaPercentage
Midwest27%
Northeast/Mid-Atlantic10%
West/Southwest12%
South/Possessions7%
International45%

Compensation summary for full-time employment

YearMedian base salaryMedian signing bonus
2024$129,000$30,000
2023$137,500$30,000
2022$130,000$30,000
2021$120,000$30,000
2020$119,000$25,000
2019$107,000$25,000
Compensation by Function: Full-Time Hires
FunctionPercentage accepting new jobsBase salary (median)Base salary (range)
Consulting29.41%$175,000$72,000–$205,000
Finance18.82%$128,000$95,000–$175,000
General Management14.12%$125,000$95,000–$155,000
Marketing/Sales30.59%$125,000$72,800–$167,000
Operations/Logistics3.53%$125,000$94,236–$147,000
Other3.53%$80,100$70,000–$114,000
Total reporting100%$129,000$70,000–$205,000

 

Compensation by Industry: Full-Time Hires
IndustryPercentage accepting new jobsBase salary (median)Base salary (range)
Consulting24.14%$175,000$98,000–$192,000
Consumer Packaged Goods13.79%$125,000$72,800–$128,000
Financial Services8.05%$162,500$130,000–$175,000
Healthcare (including products and services)13.79%$134,000$72,000–$205,000
Manufacturing16.09%$125,000$105,000–$155,000
Technology13.79%$128,500$80,565–$167,000
Transportation and Logistics Services4.60%$115,000$94,236–$118,450
Other5.75%$120,000$80,100–$121,400
Total reporting100%$129,000$70,000–$205,000
Compensation by Geographic Region: Full-Time Hires
Geographic regionPercentage accepting new jobsBase salary (median)Base salary (range)
Mid-Atlantic6.49%$142,800$80,100–$192,000
Midwest55.84%$126,000$72,000–$205,000
Northeast14.29%$148,500$95,000–$180,000
South7.79%$104,118$72,800–$118,450
Southwest10.39%$128,000$70,000–$175,000
West5.19%$156,375$142,800–$192,000
Total reporting100%$129,000$70,000–$205,000

 

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