The Kelley School of Business puts a premium on experiential learning in all of its academic programs. In the Full-Time MBA Program, internships are integral for preparing students for their first day on the job after graduation, and for students' career management training. The internship search is essentially a trial run for students' full-time employment search in their second year. Students can expect to put in long hours researching industries and companies, building their professional networks, and honing their interview skills.
Full-Time MBA internship statistics
MBA Class of 2023 student profile
| Class Size | 157 |
| Women | 31% |
| Minorities | 25% |
| International | 42% |
| Average Age | 30 |
| Average Years of Full–Time Employment Experience | 6.4 |
| Average GMAT | 679 |
| Undergraduate Major | |
|---|---|
| Business Administration | 36% |
| Social Sciences and Humanities | 24% |
| Science and Engineering | 32% |
| Other | 8% |
*Class profile is provided as of matriculation.
Compensation summary for full-time internships
| Year | Base Salary | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2023* | $8,741 | $3,333-$17,083 |
| 2022 | $8,288 | $2,538-$14,000 |
| 2021 | $7,384 | $1,000-$15,000 |
| 2020 | $7,250 | $1,000-$15,000 |
| 2019 | $6,933 | $1,000-$12,500 |
| 2018 | $6,815 | $1,200-$11,500 |
| 2017 | $6,933 | $1,500-$15,000 |
*Preliminary data as of 9/15/2022
Finding your career fit
Watch the video to see how Dan Pickering’s summer internship at 3M became a transformative part of his Kelley MBA experience.