MBA Salary and Placement Analysis

A significant 17% of the Class of 2025 joined startups, defined as private companies ten years old or younger, earning a median base salary of $175,000. This is consistent with Harvard’s rising startup participation over the past decade, but the Class of 2025 is shaped by the specific market forces of Q3 2024 to Q2 2025, which saw AI deployment reach an inflection point. It is no surprise, therefore, that 70% of these startup hires entered Technology. 

In this in-depth analysis of Harvard MBA Salary and Placements by Function for the Class of 2025, we cover:

1.    Finance leads with Private Equity Contributing the Most

2.    Consulting is 2nd but priority for Implementation Talent 

In this in-depth analysis of the Stanford MBA Salary and Placement trends for the 2025 graduating class, we cover:

Harvard Business School reported the employment outcomes for the Class of 2025. We at F1GMAT analyzed and found 7 interesting industry placement and salary trends. 

1. Technology Hiring Shifts from Product Management to Marketing, Business Development, and General Management

2. Consulting - Long-term slowdown; Short-term A robust industry

London Business School’s MBA Class of 2024 demonstrates both resilience and shifting market dynamics, with hiring patterns reflecting global business trends and evolving sectoral demand. 

In this in-depth analysis of LBS MBA Salary and Placements for the 2024 Graduating Class, we cover: 

The INSEAD MBA 2024 employment report reveal shifts in hiring rates, salary structures, and overall compensation. In this in-depth analysis of INSEAD MBA Salary and Placements for 2024, we cover: 

USC Marshall’s MBA Class of 2024 employment report highlights hiring outcomes, with an average base salary of $144,442 and an average signing bonus of $32,524. The majority of graduates (64%) secured jobs through school-facilitated resources, while 42% converted their summer internships into full-time offers.

Cornell MBA has earned the reputation as a hidden gem for Investment Banking (IB) placements and those seeking careers in IB. 

In this in-depth analysis of UCLA Anderson MBA Salary and Placements for 2024, we cover:

In this in-depth analysis of the Yale MBA Salary and Placements for 2024, we cover:

•    By Industry: Yale MBA Salary and Placements (2024)
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In this in-depth analysis of HEC Paris MBA Salary and Placements for 2024, we cover: 

In this in-depth analysis of the Kellogg MBA Salary and Placements for 2024, we cover:

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In this in-depth analysis of the Duke Fuqua MBA Salary and Placements for 2024, we cover:

In this in-depth analysis of Wharton MBA Salary and Placements for the 2024 Graduating Class, we cover: 

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In this in-depth analysis of Chicago Booth MBA program salary and employment trends for 2024, we cover:

In this in-depth analysis of Columbia MBA Salary and Placements for the 2024 graduating class, we cover:

In this in-depth analysis of NYU Stern MBA employment trends, we cover:

In this in-depth analysis of Michigan Ross MBA placements for the 2024 graduating class, we cover salary and placements:
•    By Industry
•    By Function
•    By Location
•    By Top Employers

In this in-depth analysis of Tuck MBA Employment trends, we cover salary and placement trends for 2024: 

•    By Industry
•    By Function
•    By Region
•    By Top Employers

In this in-depth analysis of Darden MBA Salary and Placement Trends for 2024, we cover:
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•    By Location: Darden MBA Salary and Placement Trends (2024)

In this in-depth analysis of MIT Sloan MBA Salary and Placement Trends for 2024, we cover:

 In this in-depth analysis of the 2024 Harvard MBA salary and placement trends, we cover:

The UCLA Anderson 2023 employment report highlights several key trends. In this in-depth analysis of UCLA Anderson MBA hiring trends by Industry, we cover:

Among the prestigious Consulting firms, McKinsey & Company leads the pack with 124 hires, including 43 returnees. 

Following closely behind are Bain & Company with 71 hires (including 18 returnees) and Boston Consulting Group with 83 hires (including 25 returnees). These Consulting giants have a longstanding relationship with INSEAD, offering numerous opportunities for students to excel in the Consulting industry.

In addition to Consulting, Technology, and E-Commerce companies, Amazon and Samsung are also prominent on the list.

In Europe, which boasts the highest hiring rate at 48%, post-MBA graduates command a median base salary of $162,577 with a median sign-on bonus of $32,600. The strong hiring rate in Europe could be attributed to the region's strong Finance & Consulting industries, and the presence of numerous multinational corporations and Consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain & Company.