This biannual survey is a follow-up study of past participants of the Global MBA® Graduate Survey. Each year, about three-quarters of those surveyed express interest in participating in longitudinal studies tracking their career decisions and job satisfaction.
Latest Survey Reports
2008 Survey Report: provides context and a holistic view of major survey results from both the April 2007 and September 2007 surveys.
September 2007 Comprehensive Data Report: provides data tables and summaries of the overall findings.
April 2007 Comprehensive Data Report: provides data tables and summaries of the overall findings.
Major findings from the most recent surveys:
- Financial outcomes drive overall satisfaction with the graduate business degree.
- Alumni recoup about 47% of their investment in education 6 months after graduation. Half of the alumni recoup their full investment within 7 years.
- A majority of alumni feel that pursuing a graduate business degree was the right decision.
- On average, the most recent business school graduate earns US$92,360 annually. Alumni who graduated in 2000 earn 78% more than that—US$164,628 per year—on average.
For More Information
If you have questions about MBA Alumni Perspectives Surveys or any other GMAC surveys, please contact Sabeen Sheikh at +1-703-245-4366 or research@gmac.com.
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