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Full-Time MBA class profile, job statistics

Members of the Kelley MBA class of 2022 found positions in every industry—with higher average and median salaries across the board.

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 2022

Student Profile
DemographicStatistic
Class size92
Women35%
Minority groups: Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Asian American, or multiracial29%
Historically underrepresented minority groups: Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or multiracial10%
International23%
Average age29
Average years of full-time employment experience5.5
Average GMAT score652
Academic Background
GPA and GMATBreakdown
Average GPA3.32
Percent with undergraduate GPA 3.5 or higher37%
Percent with undergraduate GPA between 3.0–3.4946%
Percent with undergraduate GPA between 2.5–2.9916%
Average GMAT score652
Percent with GMAT scores 700 or higher34%
Percent with GMAT scores between 600–69951%
Percent with GMAT scores between 500–59915%
Undergraduate Major
MajorPercentage
Business Administration37%
Social Sciences and Humanities30%
Science and Engineering28%
Other4%
Geographic Distribution
Geographic AreaPercentage
Midwest22%
Northeast/Mid-Atlantic18%
West/Southwest24%
South/Possessions13%
International23%

Compensation summary for full-time employment

YearMedian Base SalaryMedian Signing Bonus
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)
Consulting34%$165,000$80,000–$175,000
Finance/Accounting12%$130,000$82,500–$175,000
General Management13%$125,000$102,000–$140,000
Human Resources1%I/DI/D
Marketing/Sales28%$120,000$95,000–$140,000
Operations/Logistics6%$120,400$65,000–$175,000
Other6%$122,000$115,000–$175,000
Total100%

 

Compensation by Industry: Full-Time Hires
IndustryPercentage Accepting New JobsBase Salary (Median)Base Salary (Range)
Consulting29%$165,000$80,000–$175,000
Consumer Packaged Goods13%$120,000$110,000–$127,000
Energy1%I/DI/D
Financial Services18%$130,000$82,500–$175,000
Healthcare4%$125,000$123,000–$130,000
Hospitality3%I/DI/D
Manufacturing9%$103,500$85,000–$123,493
Retail4%I/DI/D
Technology13%$126,700$120,000–$140,000
Transportation & Logistics Services3%I/DI/D
*Other Services4%I/DI/D
Total100%

*includes Government, Media/Entertainment, Real Estate

Compensation by Geographic Region: Full-Time Hires
Geographic RegionPercentage Accepting New JobsBase Salary (Median)Base Salary (Range)
International1%I/DI/D
Mid-Atlantic3%I/DI/D
Midwest55%$125,000$65,000–$175,000
Northeast9%$175,000$130,000–$175,000
South9%$117,500$115,000–$147,550
Southwest11%$142,900$120,000–$175,000
West12%$136,300$132,600–$140,000
Total100%

 

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