2018 Alumni Perspectives Survey: B-School Alumni Employment Report

Overview

This survey report is the second in a series of topical reports based on the results of the 2018 Alumni Perspectives Survey. The results are based on the survey responses 10,882 alumni representing 274 institutions and a wide variety of program types.

Quick Facts

• The vast majority of b-school alumni are employed, whether for a company (79%) or as self-employed entrepreneurs (10%).
• B-school alumni are employed across a range of industries and job functions. Recent alumni are more likely than earlier alumni to work in the technology and products/services industries. Earlier alumni are more likely to work in the finance/accounting and consulting industries.
• The majority of business school alumni feel their graduate management education advanced their careers at a faster rate compared with peers who do not have a graduate management education.
• The median base salary among alumni is US$115,000, with variation by job level and location.