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What Are Average MBA Starting Salaries for Graduates?

MBA salaries differs wildly depending on the program you chose, the industry you enter and the experience you have. After earning an MBA from Grambling State University, the average MBA graduate annual salary is $39,900. A degree from Stanford University, will provide an annual salary of $182,272. The average MBA starting salary for graduates from all AACSB accredited MBA programs is $82,899.

Though it’s not the only factor, compensation is an important consideration for individuals considering obtaining an MBA degree. Salaries for graduates with master’s degrees in business administration can be significantly higher than those of graduates with only a bachelor’s degree in business. In addition, advance salary projections from the US Department of Labor show that average MBA salaries are expected to increase by 6.9% each year through the year 2028 with an annual need of 230,000 new managers needed each year.

25 Highest MBA Starting Salaries for MBA Graduates

  1. Stanford University - $182,272.00
  2. Harvard University - $175,000.00
  3. Northwestern University - $175,000.00
  4. University of Illinois at Chicago - $167,977.00
  5. University of Pennsylvania - $166,391.00
  6. The University of Chicago - $165,887.00
  7. Columbia University - $162,099.00
  8. New York University - $161,475.00
  9. Dartmouth College - $159,842.00
  10. Massachusetts Institute of Technology - $159,391.00
  11. University of Virginia-McIntire - $157,090.00
  12. Cornell University - $155,048.00
  13. Texas State University - $155,000.00
  14. The University of Michigan - $153,465.00
  15. University of California, Berkeley - $152,831.00
  16. Yale University - $152,744.00
  17. Duke University - $152,297.00
  18. University of Washington - $151,322.00
  19. University of Washington Tacoma - $151,322.00
  20. University of Southern California - $150,314.00
  21. Emory University - $149,759.00
  22. Carnegie Mellon University - $148,067.00
  23. University of California, Los Angeles - $146,727.00
  24. The University of Texas at Austin - $144,564.00
  25. Rice University - $142,212.00

25 Lowest MBA Starting Salaries for MBA Graduates

  1. Grambling State University - $39,900.00
  2. Eastern Kentucky University - $42,450.00
  3. Francis Marion University - $42,600.00
  4. South Carolina State University - $43,200.00
  5. Western Carolina University - $44,100.00
  6. Arkansas Tech University - $44,250.00
  7. Louisiana State University Shreveport - $45,300.00
  8. The University of North Dakota - $46,200.00
  9. Delaware State University - $46,300.00
  10. Millsaps College - $46,750.00
  11. Louisiana Tech University - $46,771.00
  12. McNeese State University - $47,550.00
  13. University of South Dakota - $47,553.00
  14. Stockton University - $47,700.00
  15. Southeastern Louisiana University - $47,900.00
  16. Alabama A&M University - $48,200.00
  17. North Carolina Central University - $48,300.00
  18. University of South Alabama - $49,200.00
  19. Colorado State University-Pueblo - $49,500.00
  20. Ohio University - $49,598.00
  21. Eastern Washington University - $50,300.00
  22. Lander University - $50,700.00
  23. Southern University and A&M College - $51,000.00
  24. University of Louisiana at Lafayette - $51,200.00
  25. Missouri Western State University - $51,750.00
Best MBA Starting Salaries for Graduates

Best MBA Starting Salaries for Graduates

ROI for MBA Programs: In-State Tuition / MBA Starting Salary

Rank University ROIIn State TuitionAvg. Starting SalaryStateOnline
1 Stanford University 10.00% $165,591 $182,272CANo
2 Harvard University 17.00% $149,820 $175,000MANo
2 Northwestern University 8.00% $162,030 $175,000ILNo
4 University of Illinois at Chicago 179.00% $60,264 $167,977ILYes
5 University of Pennsylvania -7.00% $179,852 $166,391PANo
6 The University of Chicago -1.00% $167,393 $165,887ILNo
7 Columbia University -8.00% $176,600 $162,099NYNo
8 New York University 1.00% $160,130 $161,475NYNo
9 Dartmouth College 3.00% $155,040 $159,842NHNo
10 Massachusetts Institute of Technology -3.00% $164,000 $159,391MANo
11 University of Virginia-McIntire 4.00% $151,200 $157,090VANo
12 Cornell University -3.00% $159,820 $155,048NYNo
13 Texas State University 563.00% $23,365 $155,000TXNo
14 The University of Michigan 12.00% $137,056 $153,465MIYes
15 University of California, Berkeley 9.00% $139,628 $152,831CANo
16 Yale University -1.00% $153,540 $152,744CTNo
17 Duke University -3.00% $157,546 $152,297NCYes
18 University of Washington Tacoma 206.00% $49,504 $151,322WANo
18 University of Washington 97.00% $76,890 $151,322WANo
20 University of Southern California -3.00% $154,339 $150,314CAYes
21 Emory University -1.00% $151,689 $149,759GANo
22 Carnegie Mellon University -0 $147,456 $148,067PAYes
23 University of California, Los Angeles 3.00% $142,142 $146,727CANo
24 The University of Texas at Austin 20.00% $120,432 $144,564TXNo
25 Rice University 2.00% $139,081 $142,212TXYes
26 Vanderbilt University 7.00% $131,000 $139,711TNNo
27 Georgetown University 11.00% $124,814 $138,552DCYes
28 Georgia Institute of Technology 116.00% $63,404 $136,819GANo
29 Indiana University Bloomington/Indianapolis 124.00% $29,573 $136,352INYes
30 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 33.00% $100,218 $133,517NCYes
31 University of Notre Dame 8.00% $123,500 $133,018INNo
32 University of Rochester 23.00% $108,038 $132,671NYYes
33 Jacksonville University 312.00% $31,500 $129,665FLYes
34 Fordham University 28.00% $99,497 $127,511NYYes
35 Howard University 79.00% $71,204 $127,223DCNo
36 Johns Hopkins Carey Business School -4.00% $133,000 $127,044MDYes
37 The Pennsylvania State University Great Valley 200.00% $42,316 $127,000PAYes
38 Arizona State University 106.00% $60,393 $124,664AZYes
39 University of Massachusetts Boston 537.00% $19,499 $124,277MAYes
40 The University of Texas at Dallas 243.00% $45,000 $123,163TXYes
41 University of California, Irvine 26.00% $97,342 $122,899CANo
42 Southern Methodist University 27.00% $96,788 $122,609TXYes
43 Santa Clara University 45.00% $83,860 $122,000CAYes
44 University of Minnesota 36.00% $89,402 $121,882MNYes
45 University of Maryland 22.00% $98,865 $121,103MDYes
46 Boston University -3.00% $124,248 $120,884MAYes
47 University of Washington Bothell 130.00% $52,446 $120,800WANo
48 The University of Georgia 294.00% $30,606 $120,510GAYes
49 Michigan State University 246.00% $34,564 $119,539MIYes
50 Brigham Young University 104.00% $58,544 $119,281UTNo
51 University of Wisconsin-Madison 114.00% $55,575 $118,983WIYes
52 Baruch College-The City University of New York 218.00% $37,338 $118,633NYYes
53 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 91.00% $62,000 $118,300VAYes
54 Washington University in St. Louis -12.00% $134,020 $117,687MOYes
55 Saint Mary's College of California 189.00% $40,608 $117,200CAYes
56 University of Florida 343.00% $26,473 $117,197FLYes
57 Boston College -1.00% $118,336 $116,815MANo
58 Villanova University 95.00% $60,000 $116,800PAYes
59 The Citadel 435.00% $21,830 $116,700SCYes
60 University of Utah 77.00% $65,700 $116,348UTYes
61 The George Washington University 3.00% $113,090 $115,951DCNo
62 Texas A&M University-Texarkana 1,139.00% $9,326 $115,585TXNo
62 Texas A&M University 86.00% $62,000 $115,585TXNo
64 Wright State University 310.00% $28,080 $115,000OHYes
65 The Pennsylvania State University 87.00% $61,236 $114,483PAYes
66 Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey-Newark/New Brunswick 95.00% $58,442 $113,800NJYes
67 Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey-Camden 140.00% $47,292 $113,372NJYes
68 Yeshiva University 114.00% $52,794 $113,214NYYes
69 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo 312.00% $27,462 $113,151CANo
70 Dominican University of California 220.00% $35,310 $113,000CAYes
70 Dominican University 253.00% $32,004 $113,000ILYes
72 The University of Iowa 381.00% $23,453 $112,820IANo
73 College of William and Mary 167.00% $42,000 $112,000VAYes
74 University of Massachusetts Amherst 231.00% $33,622 $111,227MAYes
75 Hofstra University 87.00% $58,960 $110,500NYYes
76 George Mason University 192.00% $37,737 $110,100VAYes
77 University of Dayton 227.00% $33,600 $109,932OHYes
78 University of Miami 19.00% $92,290 $109,555FLYes
79 University of California, Davis 14.00% $95,438 $109,075CAYes
80 Brandeis University -9.00% $120,223 $109,000MANo
81 Babson College 21.00% $89,550 $108,703MAYes
82 University of Colorado Denver 130.00% $47,102 $108,246COYes
83 Texas Christian University -7.00% $115,380 $107,543TXYes
84 The University of Arizona 96.00% $54,785 $107,345AZYes
85 North Carolina A&T State University 996.00% $9,790 $107,327NCYes
86 Tennessee State University 1,033.00% $9,452 $107,108TNYes
87 The Ohio State University 1.00% $106,123 $106,779OHYes
88 American University 8.00% $98,282 $105,666DCYes
89 University of California, San Diego -2.00% $106,246 $103,969CANo
90 University of Pittsburgh 51.00% $68,348 $102,965PANo
91 Hult International Business School 21.00% $85,000 $102,928MAYes
92 University of St. Thomas-Minnesota 67.00% $61,596 $102,900MNYes
93 Saginaw Valley State University 373.00% $21,649 $102,450MIYes
94 University of Connecticut 130.00% $44,100 $101,501CTYes
95 University of Tennessee at Knoxville 161.00% $38,875 $101,400TNYes
95 The Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg 217.00% $31,962 $101,400PAYes
97 University of San Diego 46.00% $69,610 $101,333CAYes
98 Northeastern University -2.00% $102,582 $100,063MAYes
99 University of the District of Columbia 225.00% $30,765 $100,000DCNo
100 New Jersey Institute of Technology 49.00% $66,576 $99,501NJYes
101 California State University, Los Angeles 349.00% $22,052 $99,100CANo
101 Ramapo College of New Jersey 111.00% $46,892 $99,100NJYes
103 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 104.00% $48,300 $98,523MAYes
104 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 192.00% $33,772 $98,500ILYes
105 University of Denver 2.00% $96,000 $98,276COYes
106 University of South Carolina 269.00% $26,485 $97,819SCNo
107 Clark Atlanta University 178.00% $35,028 $97,350GANo
108 Tulane University -16.00% $116,040 $97,241LAYes
109 Washington State University 199.00% $32,328 $96,500WAYes
110 Saint Xavier University 328.00% $22,500 $96,302ILNo
111 Temple University 60.00% $60,000 $95,989PAYes
112 Case Western Reserve University 4.00% $92,040 $95,875OHNo
113 Lehigh University 39.00% $68,900 $95,699PANo
114 North Carolina State University 72.00% $55,732 $95,606NCYes
115 The Pennsylvania State University at Erie 57.00% $60,972 $95,600PAYes
116 Jacksonville State University 370.00% $20,352 $95,570ALYes
117 Western Michigan University 223.00% $29,377 $95,000MIYes
118 University of Hartford 213.00% $30,168 $94,500CTYes
119 Central Michigan University 246.00% $27,300 $94,350MIYes
120 Colorado State University 122.00% $42,480 $94,300COYes
121 Purdue University 110.00% $44,816 $94,000INYes
122 Marist College 193.00% $32,040 $93,900NYYes
123 University of Nevada, Las Vegas 331.00% $21,784 $93,820NVYes
124 Georgia State University 156.00% $36,522 $93,600GAYes
125 University of Colorado at Boulder 67.00% $55,997 $93,401COYes
126 Northern Illinois University 258.00% $26,096 $93,400ILYes
127 The University of Michigan-Dearborn 83.00% $50,997 $93,200MIYes
128 University of Wyoming 252.00% $26,460 $93,010WYYes
129 University of Minnesota Duluth 175.00% $33,798 $92,953MNNo
130 Miami University -32.00% $136,342 $92,700OHYes
131 Montclair State University 167.00% $34,669 $92,400NJYes
132 University of Nebraska-Lincoln 185.00% $32,400 $92,300NEYes
133 Eastern Michigan University 166.00% $34,616 $92,100MIYes
133 James Madison University 22.00% $75,600 $92,100VAYes
135 Saint Joseph's University 114.00% $42,912 $92,000PAYes
136 Mississippi State University 645.00% $12,294 $91,600MSYes
136 Radford University 473.00% $15,984 $91,600VAYes
138 San Jose State University 131.00% $39,270 $90,800CAYes
139 Nova Southeastern University 105.00% $44,351 $90,756FLYes
140 Marquette University 95.00% $46,620 $90,700WIYes
141 West Chester University of PA 330.00% $21,091 $90,600PAYes
142 University of Missouri-St. Louis 235.00% $27,000 $90,489MOYes
143 Murray State University 449.00% $16,455 $90,419KYYes
144 The College of New Jersey 78.00% $50,482 $90,000NJNo
145 Shenandoah University 158.00% $34,848 $89,900VANo
145 Loyola Marymount University 1.00% $89,202 $89,900CANo
147 University of Mary Washington 334.00% $20,670 $89,700VAYes
148 University of Alaska Fairbanks 229.00% $27,202 $89,474AKYes
149 California State Polytechnic University Pomona 200.00% $29,800 $89,440CANo
150 Seaver College -14.00% $104,333 $89,258CAYes
151 University of Nebraska at Omaha 410.00% $17,493 $89,200NEYes
152 University of Montana 524.00% $14,260 $89,000MTYes
152 Loyola University Chicago 21.00% $73,375 $89,000ILNo
153 Middle Tennessee State University 233.00% $26,712 $89,000TNYes
155 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 404.00% $17,578 $88,625MANo
156 California State University, Fresno 228.00% $27,000 $88,500CANo
157 Xavier University 158.00% $34,200 $88,100OHYes
157 Queens University of Charlotte 110.00% $41,940 $88,100NCYes
159 University of Dallas 186.00% $30,778 $88,000TXYes
160 California State University, Chico 266.00% $24,000 $87,750CAYes
161 University of Southern Maine 330.00% $20,370 $87,535MEYes
161 University of Maine 349.00% $19,500 $87,535MENo
163 University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 200.00% $29,168 $87,400WIYes
164 Purdue University Northwest 605.00% $12,350 $87,100INNo
165 Drexel University 47.00% $59,241 $87,061PAYes
166 University of Cincinnati 263.00% $23,996 $87,013OHYes
167 Seattle University 64.00% $53,130 $87,000WAYes
168 Bentley University 29.00% $67,080 $86,822MANo
169 Sonoma State University 809.00% $9,494 $86,300CANo
169 Oakland University 187.00% $30,024 $86,300MIYes
171 Seattle Pacific University 135.00% $36,675 $86,250WAYes
172 DePaul University 59.00% $53,952 $86,000ILYes
173 Michigan Technological University 74.00% $49,294 $85,950MINo
174 University of Houston 83.00% $47,000 $85,878TXYes
175 Syracuse University -18.00% $104,130 $85,731NYYes
176 Stevens Institute of Technology 4.00% $81,880 $85,398NJYes
177 University of Oregon 30.00% $65,726 $85,236ORNo
178 Utah State University 136.00% $36,000 $85,000UTYes
178 Minnesota State University Moorhead 224.00% $26,220 $85,000MNYes
179 Central Connecticut State University 562.00% $12,848 $85,000CTNo
181 Weber State University 326.00% $19,908 $84,900UTYes
182 Florida Southern College 148.00% $34,155 $84,749FLYes
183 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 185.00% $29,700 $84,700WIYes
184 New York Institute of Technology 45.00% $58,320 $84,580NYYes
185 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 122.00% $37,946 $84,260NCYes
186 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute -9.00% $92,510 $84,200NYYes
187 Lipscomb University 66.00% $50,565 $84,000TNNo
187 Union University 223.00% $26,028 $84,000TNYes
189 Frostburg State University 400.00% $16,740 $83,700MDYes
189 The University of Tulsa 62.00% $51,516 $83,700OKYes
191 Rider University 119.00% $38,160 $83,600NJYes
192 University of Missouri 86.00% $45,000 $83,500MOYes
193 University of Nevada, Reno 371.00% $17,556 $82,677NVNo
194 Elon University 96.00% $42,237 $82,600NCNo
195 University of San Francisco 4.00% $79,200 $82,500CAYes
196 Lawrence Technological University -1.00% $83,400 $82,499MIYes
197 Mercer University-Macon and Atlanta Campuses 154.00% $32,460 $82,485GAYes
198 California State University, Dominguez Hills 385.00% $16,986 $82,400CAYes
199 Illinois Institute of Technology 22.00% $67,690 $82,352ILYes
200 University of Houston-Downtown 342.00% $18,623 $82,273TXYes
201 Virginia Commonwealth University 141.00% $34,172 $82,232VAYes
202 Belmont University 19.00% $69,207 $82,200TNNo
203 University of Scranton 136.00% $34,740 $82,100PAYes
204 University of Delaware 105.00% $39,954 $82,000DEYes
204 Indiana State University 332.00% $19,000 $82,000INYes
206 Tarleton State University 491.00% $13,865 $81,926TXYes
207 Fairleigh Dickinson University 71.00% $47,816 $81,900NJYes
208 St. Cloud State University 182.00% $28,969 $81,800MNYes
209 University of Oklahoma 146.00% $33,306 $81,793OKYes
210 California State University, Fullerton 83.00% $44,550 $81,500CAYes
211 Angelo State University 561.00% $12,251 $81,000TXYes
211 The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute 145.00% $32,998 $81,000NYYes
212 East Texas A&M University 655.00% $10,724 $81,000TXYes
213 State University of New York College at Oneonta 223.00% $25,064 $81,000NYNo
214 Oklahoma City University 198.00% $27,175 $81,000OKYes
215 Siena College 137.00% $34,200 $81,000NYNo
217 Western Connecticut State University 182.00% $28,638 $80,850CTYes
218 Claremont Graduate University -16.00% $96,520 $80,778CANo
219 Providence College 171.00% $29,810 $80,678RINo
220 Suffolk University 35.00% $59,391 $80,455MAYes
221 University of Hawaii at Manoa 278.00% $21,288 $80,400HINo
222 Morgan State University 314.00% $19,314 $80,000MDNo
223 Texas Woman's University 300.00% $20,000 $79,925TXYes
224 University of Arkansas 125.00% $35,527 $79,911ARYes
225 University of Richmond 11.00% $72,000 $79,683VANo
226 University at Albany 165.00% $30,000 $79,615NYYes
227 Northern Kentucky University 309.00% $19,443 $79,600KYYes
227 Meredith College 132.00% $34,320 $79,600NCNo
229 Drake University 208.00% $25,848 $79,500IAYes
230 University of St. Thomas-Houston 127.00% $35,000 $79,371TXNo
231 Baylor University -8.00% $85,692 $79,176TXYes
232 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 207.00% $25,788 $79,043TNNo
233 Texas Wesleyan University 154.00% $31,080 $79,000TXYes
234 The University of Texas at Arlington 250.00% $22,504 $78,800TXYes
235 Clemson University 83.00% $43,088 $78,767SCYes
236 California State University, Bakersfield 451.00% $14,272 $78,600CAYes
237 Sacred Heart University 118.00% $35,840 $78,300CTNo
238 Portland State University 54.00% $50,984 $78,264ORYes
239 Florida Atlantic University 117.00% $36,000 $78,220FLYes
240 Seton Hall University 36.00% $57,225 $78,081NJYes
241 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 200.00% $26,000 $78,000WIYes
241 The University of Texas at San Antonio 218.00% $24,512 $78,000TXYes
242 West Texas A&M University 322.00% $18,500 $78,000TXYes
244 Wake Forest University -3.00% $79,975 $77,800NCYes
245 Minnesota State University, Mankato 173.00% $28,512 $77,720MNYes
246 Auburn University 183.00% $27,385 $77,633ALYes
247 Kansas State University 383.00% $16,049 $77,550KSYes
248 California State University, Northridge 151.00% $30,897 $77,400CANo
248 Purdue University Fort Wayne 362.00% $16,756 $77,400INYes
249 University of Baltimore 120.00% $35,128 $77,400MDYes
251 Duquesne University 35.00% $57,090 $77,253PAYes
252 Palm Beach Atlantic University 197.00% $25,920 $77,035FLNo
253 The University of Texas Permian Basin 481.00% $13,252 $77,000TXYes
254 University of Missouri-Kansas City 256.00% $21,618 $76,900MONo
254 Illinois State University 284.00% $20,050 $76,900ILNo
256 University of Massachusetts Lowell 193.00% $26,127 $76,600MAYes
256 Widener University 112.00% $36,102 $76,600PAYes
257 San Francisco State University 174.00% $28,000 $76,600CANo
258 California State University, East Bay 174.00% $28,000 $76,600CAYes
260 Ball State University 260.00% $21,197 $76,400INYes
261 Chapman University -22.00% $97,750 $76,368CANo
262 Western New England University 112.00% $36,000 $76,300MAYes
263 Saint Louis University 104.00% $37,470 $76,282MONo
264 California State University, San Bernardino 84.00% $41,500 $76,200CAYes
264 Grand Valley State University 154.00% $30,024 $76,200MINo
266 Ashland University 151.00% $30,300 $76,001OHYes
267 California State University, Sacramento 201.00% $25,260 $76,000CAYes
268 Savannah State University 711.00% $9,372 $75,976GANo
269 Oregon State University 46.00% $52,090 $75,900ORYes
270 Old Dominion University 140.00% $31,564 $75,800VAYes
271 Utah Valley University 442.00% $13,956 $75,700UTNo
272 Iowa State University 152.00% $29,966 $75,552IAYes
273 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 299.00% $18,941 $75,513ILYes
274 University of Houston-Victoria 584.00% $11,030 $75,500TXYes
275 Bryant University 79.00% $42,180 $75,417RIYes
276 University of Central Florida 93.00% $39,000 $75,200FLNo
277 Binghamton University 330.00% $17,469 $75,142NYNo
278 Indiana University Northwest 906.00% $7,458 $75,000INYes
278 University of Alabama at Birmingham 363.00% $16,200 $75,000ALYes
279 Adelphi University -1.00% $75,420 $75,000NYYes
281 The University of Memphis 216.00% $23,688 $74,800TNYes
282 Northeastern Illinois University 205.00% $24,367 $74,350ILYes
283 University of North Carolina Wilmington 298.00% $18,634 $74,200NCYes
284 The University of Alabama 161.00% $28,377 $74,060ALYes
285 Columbus State University 651.00% $9,855 $74,000GAYes
285 Southern Arkansas University 437.00% $13,788 $74,000ARYes
287 Wayne State University 169.00% $27,472 $73,946MIYes
288 The University of Rhode Island 208.00% $24,000 $73,900RIYes
288 Governors State University 436.00% $13,788 $73,900ILYes
290 California State University, Stanislaus 196.00% $24,938 $73,800CAYes
291 Stony Brook University 252.00% $20,882 $73,500NYYes
291 University of Portland 25.00% $58,617 $73,500ORNo
292 New Mexico State University 613.00% $10,314 $73,500NMYes
294 University of Wisconsin-River Falls 169.00% $27,216 $73,300WIYes
294 Oklahoma State University 280.00% $19,295 $73,300OKYes
295 University of Toledo 212.00% $23,506 $73,300OHYes
297 University of Nebraska at Kearney 450.00% $13,293 $73,150NEYes
298 Quinnipiac University 40.00% $52,015 $73,000CTYes
299 University of Detroit Mercy 160.00% $28,050 $72,900MIYes
300 The University of Texas at Tyler 151.00% $28,887 $72,600TXYes
300 Missouri University of Science and Technology 340.00% $16,488 $72,600MOYes
302 University of North Texas 39.00% $52,268 $72,545TXYes
303 University at Buffalo 89.00% $38,358 $72,500NYYes
304 University of California, Riverside -26.00% $98,293 $72,321CANo
305 Kennesaw State University 279.00% $19,000 $72,000GAYes
306 San Diego State University 130.00% $31,200 $71,900CAYes
307 California State University, Long Beach 58.00% $45,600 $71,833CAYes
308 Georgia College & State University 213.00% $22,970 $71,800GAYes
309 Pace University -39.00% $116,744 $71,590NYYes
310 The University of Michigan-Flint -3.00% $73,328 $71,400MIYes
311 Boise State University 224.00% $21,932 $71,088IDYes
312 University of Colorado Colorado Springs 157.00% $27,648 $71,000COYes
312 University of Alabama in Huntsville 230.00% $21,483 $71,000ALYes
314 William Paterson University 196.00% $23,820 $70,500NJYes
315 College of Charleston 149.00% $28,204 $70,314SCYes
316 Ithaca College 119.00% $32,040 $70,300NYNo
317 Georgia Southern University 615.00% $9,824 $70,200GAYes
318 The University of North Carolina at Greensboro 180.00% $25,000 $70,100NCYes
319 Clarkson University 19.00% $59,032 $70,017NYYes
320 University of the Pacific 51.00% $46,250 $69,750CAYes
321 Willamette University -14.00% $80,500 $69,615ORNo
322 Idaho State University 420.00% $13,392 $69,600IDYes
323 Rockhurst University 169.00% $25,760 $69,400MOYes
324 Rowan University 85.00% $37,391 $69,300NJYes
324 Shippensburg University 102.00% $34,380 $69,300PAYes
326 Sam Houston State University 227.00% $21,147 $69,200TXYes
327 University of New Orleans 118.00% $31,746 $69,100LANo
328 University of Houston-Clear Lake 230.00% $20,892 $68,900TXYes
329 University of Kansas 110.00% $32,701 $68,780KSYes
330 University of Alaska Anchorage 210.00% $22,161 $68,700AKYes
330 Iona University 38.00% $49,940 $68,700NYYes
332 Morehead State University 281.00% $17,970 $68,500KYYes
333 University of Illinois at Springfield 360.00% $14,833 $68,300ILYes
334 Northern Arizona University 176.00% $24,640 $68,100AZYes
335 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 107.00% $32,769 $67,900WIYes
336 Western Illinois University 345.00% $15,231 $67,800ILYes
337 University of Northern Colorado 200.00% $22,602 $67,750COYes
337 La Salle University 149.00% $27,200 $67,750PAYes
339 Mississippi College 464.00% $12,000 $67,650MSYes
340 University of Kentucky 71.00% $39,449 $67,579KYYes
341 Southern Connecticut State University 287.00% $17,432 $67,435CTYes
342 Western Washington University 38.00% $48,448 $67,100WANo
343 Robert Morris University 99.00% $33,750 $67,000PAYes
344 Indiana University Kokomo 393.00% $13,563 $66,900INYes
345 Tennessee Technological University 24.00% $54,000 $66,800TNYes
346 Texas Tech University 137.00% $28,155 $66,717TXYes
347 University of New Hampshire 62.00% $41,182 $66,667NHYes
348 Manhattan College 36.00% $48,970 $66,575NYYes
349 Roger Williams University 69.00% $39,276 $66,450RINo
350 Stetson University 71.00% $38,700 $66,000FLYes
350 University of Northern Iowa 176.00% $23,917 $66,000IANo
351 University of Vermont 107.00% $31,878 $66,000VTNo
353 Stephen F. Austin State University 467.00% $11,630 $65,950TXYes
354 The University of Tampa -39.00% $107,114 $65,758FLNo
355 University of Southern Indiana 409.00% $12,900 $65,700INYes
355 Pacific Lutheran University 38.00% $47,664 $65,700WAYes
357 Texas A&M University-Kingsville 405.00% $12,992 $65,600TXNo
357 Long Island University-Post Campus 23.00% $53,454 $65,600NYYes
358 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 270.00% $17,745 $65,600TXYes
360 Ouachita Baptist University 247.00% $18,860 $65,400ARYes
361 Wichita State University 246.00% $18,849 $65,300KSNo
362 Washburn University 260.00% $18,080 $65,000KSNo
362 Creighton University 96.00% $33,234 $65,000NEYes
363 John Carroll University 101.00% $32,356 $65,000OHYes
365 Valparaiso University 116.00% $30,000 $64,840INYes
366 Rochester Institute of Technology -40.00% $108,352 $64,800NYYes
366 Fairfield University 56.00% $41,580 $64,800CTYes
368 Indiana University Southeast 261.00% $17,905 $64,650INYes
369 University of New Haven 62.00% $39,770 $64,600CTYes
370 Youngstown State University 377.00% $13,500 $64,400OHYes
371 Cleveland State University 274.00% $17,209 $64,319OHYes
372 Longwood University 381.00% $13,361 $64,200VAYes
373 Louisiana State University 27.00% $50,486 $64,142LAYes
374 Whitworth University 85.00% $34,560 $64,050WAYes
375 Valdosta State University 189.00% $22,170 $64,000GAYes
375 Monmouth University -5.00% $67,152 $64,000NJNo
377 Kean University 58.00% $40,260 $63,700NJYes
378 Lamar University 384.00% $13,153 $63,600TXYes
378 Indiana University of Pennsylvania 119.00% $29,001 $63,600PANo
380 University of Wisconsin-Parkside 314.00% $15,327 $63,450WIYes
381 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 250.00% $18,071 $63,300ARYes
382 Appalachian State University 262.00% $17,463 $63,285NCYes
383 Augusta University 493.00% $10,590 $62,800GAYes
384 Auburn University at Montgomery 119.00% $28,593 $62,700ALYes
385 St. John's University -25.00% $83,205 $62,619NYYes
386 Abilene Christian University 142.00% $25,800 $62,400TXYes
386 State University of New York at Oswego 173.00% $22,860 $62,400NYYes
387 Missouri State University 313.00% $15,108 $62,400MOYes
388 University of Central Oklahoma 588.00% $9,068 $62,400OKYes
390 University of Southern Mississippi 264.00% $17,131 $62,300MSNo
391 Arkansas State University 267.00% $16,962 $62,200ARYes
392 Florida International University 48.00% $42,000 $62,115FLYes
393 University of North Florida 249.00% $17,767 $62,014FLNo
394 Western Kentucky University 392.00% $12,600 $62,000KYYes
395 University of Montevallo 284.00% $16,140 $61,950ALYes
396 West Virginia University 155.00% $24,273 $61,847WVYes
397 East Carolina University 241.00% $18,072 $61,600NCNo
398 The University of Akron 244.00% $17,872 $61,400OHYes
399 Clark University 4.00% $59,080 $61,367MAYes
400 Metropolitan State University of Denver 183.00% $21,648 $61,200COYes
401 Slippery Rock University 141.00% $25,318 $61,100PAYes
401 Le Moyne College 70.00% $35,952 $61,100NYNo
403 Troy University 289.00% $15,675 $61,000ALYes
403 The University of New Mexico 128.00% $26,725 $61,000NMYes
405 The University of Mississippi 135.00% $25,914 $60,977MSYes
406 Southeastern Oklahoma State University 389.00% $12,420 $60,780OKYes
407 Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Gurabo 305.00% $15,000 $60,752PRNo
408 Prairie View A&M University 155.00% $23,699 $60,500TXNo
409 St. Edward's University 32.00% $45,582 $60,300TXYes
409 Indiana University South Bend 709.00% $7,458 $60,300INYes
411 Eastern Illinois University 152.00% $23,880 $60,200ILYes
411 Woodbury University -15.00% $71,152 $60,200CANo
413 Loyola University Maryland -0 $59,950 $60,182MDNo
414 Salem State University 187.00% $20,934 $60,150MAYes
415 Rollins College -6.00% $63,898 $60,100FLNo
416 University of North Alabama 257.00% $16,830 $60,000ALYes
416 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 233.00% $17,997 $60,000TXYes
417 Winthrop University 155.00% $23,508 $60,000SCYes
418 University of Puerto Rico at Rio Piedras 331.00% $13,926 $60,000PRYes
420 St. Bonaventure University 60.00% $37,380 $59,900NYYes
421 University of West Georgia 295.00% $15,125 $59,800GAYes
422 Salisbury University 187.00% $20,792 $59,700MDYes
422 Kutztown University 219.00% $18,692 $59,700PAYes
423 Niagara University -0 $40,800 $59,700NYYes
424 Florida Gulf Coast University 345.00% $13,428 $59,700FLYes
426 Southern Illinois University Carbondale 171.00% $21,972 $59,600ILYes
427 Henderson State University 356.00% $13,040 $59,500ARYes
428 Emporia State University 400.00% $11,876 $59,400KSYes
428 Drury University 108.00% $28,512 $59,400MOYes
429 Southeast Missouri State University 330.00% $13,804 $59,400MOYes
431 Butler University 51.00% $39,000 $59,000INYes
432 Virginia State University 136.00% $24,978 $58,900VANo
433 Georgia Southwestern State University 516.00% $9,503 $58,500GAYes
434 Samford University 76.00% $33,264 $58,400ALYes
435 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 107.00% $28,224 $58,350WINo
436 Alfred University 47.00% $39,500 $57,900NYYes
436 Texas Southern University 278.00% $15,316 $57,900TXYes
438 Clayton State University 240.00% $17,000 $57,800GAYes
439 St. Mary's University 55.00% $37,061 $57,600TXNo
440 University of Tennessee at Martin 417.00% $11,112 $57,450TNYes
440 Bradley University 61.00% $35,740 $57,450ILNo
442 University of West Florida 359.00% $12,460 $57,200FLYes
443 St. John Fisher University 22.00% $46,836 $56,947NYYes
444 Nicholls State University 102.00% $28,000 $56,641LAYes
445 Florida State University 202.00% $18,693 $56,545FLYes
446 University of North Georgia 474.00% $9,846 $56,500GAYes
447 University of South Carolina Aiken 300.00% $14,096 $56,400SCYes
448 Canisius University 30.00% $43,240 $56,315NYYes
449 Marshall University 193.00% $19,170 $56,200WVYes
450 State University of New York College at Brockport 273.00% $15,000 $55,950NYYes
451 Jackson State University 286.00% $14,490 $55,900MSYes
452 University of South Florida 273.00% $14,955 $55,714FLYes
453 State University of New York at New Paltz 264.00% $15,230 $55,400NYYes
453 Barry University 55.00% $35,640 $55,400FLYes
455 Nichols College 95.00% $28,440 $55,392MAYes
456 Loyola University New Orleans 46.00% $37,980 $55,290LAYes
457 North Dakota State University 162.00% $21,022 $55,000NDYes
458 University of Louisville 43.00% $38,500 $54,903KYYes
459 Bellarmine University 68.00% $32,495 $54,750KYNo
460 Northern Michigan University 147.00% $22,056 $54,500MIYes
461 University of Louisiana at Monroe 403.00% $10,800 $54,300LAYes
461 Fayetteville State University 79.00% $30,268 $54,300NCYes
463 Bowling Green State University 98.00% $27,200 $53,853OHYes
464 Berry College 156.00% $21,000 $53,850GANo
465 Southern Utah University 484.00% $9,212 $53,800UTYes
466 University of Central Arkansas 378.00% $11,239 $53,700ARYes
467 University of Central Missouri 186.00% $18,488 $52,900MOYes
467 The University of Texas at El Paso 156.00% $20,634 $52,900TXYes
469 Midwestern State University 273.00% $14,174 $52,872TXYes
470 Black Hills State University 273.00% $14,114 $52,650SDYes
471 Pittsburg State University 282.00% $13,785 $52,600KSYes
472 Coastal Carolina University 184.00% $18,460 $52,500SCYes
473 California State University, San Marcos 235.00% $15,648 $52,400CANo
473 East Tennessee State University 295.00% $13,280 $52,400TNYes
475 Kent State University 163.00% $19,908 $52,337OHYes
476 Missouri Western State University 301.00% $12,893 $51,750MOYes
477 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 64.00% $31,281 $51,200LAYes
478 Lander University 210.00% $16,350 $50,700SCYes
479 Eastern Washington University 205.00% $16,500 $50,300WAYes
480 Ohio University 131.00% $21,438 $49,598OHYes
481 Colorado State University-Pueblo 105.00% $24,168 $49,500COYes
482 University of South Alabama 242.00% $14,400 $49,200ALYes
483 North Carolina Central University 303.00% $11,978 $48,300NCYes
484 Alabama A&M University 178.00% $17,313 $48,200ALYes
485 Southeastern Louisiana University 262.00% $13,245 $47,900LAYes
486 Stockton University 44.00% $33,012 $47,700NJNo
487 University of South Dakota 219.00% $14,892 $47,553SDYes
488 McNeese State University 436.00% $8,879 $47,550LAYes
489 Louisiana Tech University 183.00% $16,518 $46,771LAYes
490 Millsaps College 30.00% $36,072 $46,750MSYes
491 Delaware State University 196.00% $15,625 $46,300DEYes
492 The University of North Dakota 133.00% $19,793 $46,200NDYes
493 Louisiana State University Shreveport 263.00% $12,474 $45,300LAYes
494 Arkansas Tech University 369.00% $9,435 $44,250ARYes
495 Western Carolina University 216.00% $13,967 $44,100NCYes
496 South Carolina State University 11.00% $38,880 $43,200SCNo
497 Francis Marion University 168.00% $15,918 $42,600SCYes
498 Eastern Kentucky University 178.00% $15,264 $42,450KYYes
499 Grambling State University 372.00% $8,460 $39,900LANo

Average Starting Salary for MBA Online Programs

Does earning your MBA from an Online program affect your earning power?

With more than 392 online MBA degrees offered, you can find a program and concentration that fits your needs and work full time while earning your MBA. Many online MBA programs have reasonable tuition costs. The average online degree costs $34,054, a couple thousand dollars less than the average campus program. If an online program allows you to continue to work full time and pursue your degree, that saves one of the biggest costs you’d otherwise face—lost wages.

An online MBA program may offer an additional advantage—a concentration not available at an in-state MBA program near you. To learn more about tuition for online MBA programs, see our online MBA programs ranked by tuition.

25 Highest MBA Starting Salaries for Online MBA Graduates

  1. University of Illinois at Chicago - $167,977.00
  2. The University of Michigan - $153,465.00
  3. Duke University - $152,297.00
  4. University of Southern California - $150,314.00
  5. Carnegie Mellon University - $148,067.00
  6. Rice University - $142,212.00
  7. Georgetown University - $138,552.00
  8. Indiana University Bloomington/Indianapolis - $136,352.00
  9. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - $133,517.00
  10. University of Rochester - $132,671.00
  11. Jacksonville University - $129,665.00
  12. Fordham University - $127,511.00
  13. Johns Hopkins Carey Business School - $127,044.00
  14. The Pennsylvania State University Great Valley - $127,000.00
  15. Arizona State University - $124,664.00
  16. University of Massachusetts Boston - $124,277.00
  17. The University of Texas at Dallas - $123,163.00
  18. Southern Methodist University - $122,609.00
  19. Santa Clara University - $122,000.00
  20. University of Minnesota - $121,882.00
  21. University of Maryland - $121,103.00
  22. Boston University - $120,884.00
  23. The University of Georgia - $120,510.00
  24. Michigan State University - $119,539.00
  25. University of Wisconsin-Madison - $118,983.00

25 Lowest MBA Starting Salaries for Online MBA Graduates

  1. Eastern Kentucky University - $42,450.00
  2. Francis Marion University - $42,600.00
  3. Western Carolina University - $44,100.00
  4. Arkansas Tech University - $44,250.00
  5. Louisiana State University Shreveport - $45,300.00
  6. The University of North Dakota - $46,200.00
  7. Delaware State University - $46,300.00
  8. Millsaps College - $46,750.00
  9. Louisiana Tech University - $46,771.00
  10. McNeese State University - $47,550.00
  11. University of South Dakota - $47,553.00
  12. Southeastern Louisiana University - $47,900.00
  13. Alabama A&M University - $48,200.00
  14. North Carolina Central University - $48,300.00
  15. University of South Alabama - $49,200.00
  16. Colorado State University-Pueblo - $49,500.00
  17. Ohio University - $49,598.00
  18. Eastern Washington University - $50,300.00
  19. Lander University - $50,700.00
  20. Southern University and A&M College - $51,000.00
  21. University of Louisiana at Lafayette - $51,200.00
  22. Missouri Western State University - $51,750.00
  23. Kent State University - $52,337.00
  24. East Tennessee State University - $52,400.00
  25. Coastal Carolina University - $52,500.00

Analyzing Salary Data by Business School Major

When it comes to analyzing salary data by major, there are some key factors to consider. First, the industry in which the MBA was earned can affect starting salaries. For example, a degree from University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business may typically command a higher starting salary than one from a less prestigious institution. Additionally, the size of the company and its location can also play a role in how much an MBA graduate earns in their first job. Furthermore, networking and previous experience can also influence salaries for MBA graduates.

In terms of majors, some of the most common undergraduate degrees for MBA graduates include finance, accounting, economics, and business administration. However, there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to salaries. For example, according to the Graduate Management Admission Council’s Business School Hiring Report 2021, employers now offer MBA graduates the highest inflation-adjusted salary of $162,824 for those with a degree in finance. On the other hand, those with a degree in accounting earn an average starting salary of $157,182 according to the same report.

It is worth noting that salaries can vary significantly depending on industry and location. For instance, MBA graduates in the tech industry tend to earn more than those working in other industries. Additionally, those who live in certain cities tend to earn more than those living elsewhere. Therefore, it is important to consider these factors when analyzing MBA starting salaries and making decisions related to career paths.

Average MBA Salary by Industry

The industry in which an MBA graduate works has a big impact on their starting salary. For example, those working in the financial services industry typically make more than those in other industries. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for financial managers was $125,080 in May 2019, compared to the median annual wage for all occupations of $39,810. Of course, there are many factors that go into a person’s salary, but it’s clear that working in a certain industry can have a big impact on salary.

To gain further insight into the effect of industry on MBA starting salaries, let’s look at the data from the MBA Starting Salaries HBR Case Study. The data set includes 40 MBA students who graduated from different universities across the United States. The students’ salaries are broken down into categories for six different industries: banking, consulting, consumer products/retail, technology, and energy/utilities.

The data shows that MBAs who went into banking had the highest average salary at $172,800. This is followed by MBAs who went into consulting with an average salary of $158,800 and those who went into consumer products/retail with an average salary of $159,000. MBAs who went into technology had an average salary of $150,000 and those who went into energy/utilities had an average salary of $145,000.

These figures show that the industry in which an MBA graduate works can have a significant impact on their starting salary. It’s important for MBA graduates to consider the potential salaries they could earn when deciding which industry to pursue.

Analyzing Starting Salary by Gender

In the case study of MBA Starting Salaries, it is important to consider the impact of gender on starting salaries. On average, women earn less than men in the same job position, and this holds true for MBA graduates as well. According to the data, men are earning approximately 13% more than women in terms of starting salary.

This difference can be attributed to a number of factors, such as lack of access to networking opportunities or gender bias in hiring decisions. It is also important to note that this gap is smaller for MBA graduates than it is for other professions. It is clear that there is still a long way to go before gender parity is achieved in the workforce, but the progress made by MBA graduates is encouraging.

Comparing Starting Salary to Educational Attainment

Having an MBA degree can be a great asset for any job seeker. Those with an MBA often earn more than those with a traditional college degree and many employers look for candidates with this prestigious credential. In addition to the salary boost, MBA graduates typically enjoy higher job satisfaction and better career prospects.

But, just how much does an MBA degree increase an individual’s starting salary? In this section, we will explore the relationship between an individual’s educational attainment and their starting salary, as well as the role a prestigious MBA program can play in increasing one’s earning potential.

First, let’s look at the median starting salaries of MBA graduates by school. The data provided by the Financial Times shows that graduates of the top business schools typically command higher salaries than those from less prestigious programs. The median starting salary for MBA graduates of Columbia Business School was $162,824, significantly more than the $157,182 for Cornell (Johnson) or even the $158,194 for Dartmouth (Tuck). Harvard Business School had the highest median starting salary at $167,148.

Of course, having an MBA from a top school does not guarantee a high salary. Data from the Graduate Management Admission Council’s Business School Hiring Report shows that employers now offer MBA graduates the highest inflation-adjusted salary in 2021 at $115,000. However, this number is still significantly higher than the average salary of someone with a traditional college degree. Furthermore, having a prestigious MBA can open up doors to higher paying jobs and better career prospects.

Finally, it is important to note that there are other factors which can influence an individual’s starting salary. While having an MBA

Examining the Impact of Location on MBA Starting Salaries

The location of a business school can have a major impact on its graduates’ starting salaries. It is often found that MBA graduates from business schools in major metropolitan areas tend to earn higher salaries than those from more rural areas. This is due to the fact that companies located in large cities generally have higher salaries than those located in smaller cities. Additionally, graduates from business schools in certain countries can also expect to earn more than their peers located in other parts of the world due to differences in regional salaries.

For instance, the Financial Times rating of MBA programs found that graduates from Columbia Business School in the United States had an average starting salary of $162,824. On the other hand, students from similar programs at universities located outside of the US had significantly lower salaries. For example, graduates from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology had an average starting salary of $42,741 and those from London Business School had an average salary of $76,062.

Therefore, it is important to consider the location of a business school when looking at MBA starting salaries. Graduates from schools located in high-paying regions are likely to earn more than those from lower-paying regions. Additionally, employers may also take into account regional differences when determining how much to pay MBA graduates.

Exploring the Effect of Company Size on MBA Salaries

As MBA graduates, it is important to understand the role that company size can play in our earnings potential. According to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) Business School Hiring Report, larger companies tend to pay higher starting salaries than smaller companies. In 2021, companies with 1,000 or more employees reported an average starting salary of $126,681 for MBA graduates, while those with less than 500 employees offered an average of $118,890.

However, it is important to note that the size of a company does not always directly correlate to salary. In some cases, a smaller company may be able to offer a higher starting salary due to their specialized industry or niche market. Additionally, it is important to consider the role of benefits when comparing salaries between different companies. A larger company may offer greater benefits packages than a smaller company and should be taken into account when making decisions about employment.

Overall, company size can play an important role in MBA graduates’ potential earnings. It is important for MBA graduates to understand the potential salary implications of working for both large and small companies. With this knowledge, MBA graduates can make informed decisions about their career paths that will set them up for long-term success.

Considering the Impact of Previous Experience on MBA Salaries

It’s no surprise that a person’s prior experience can have a significant impact on their starting salary. Employers often look to hire people with the right skills and experience to fill specific roles, and they are usually willing to pay more for this type of expertise. To get a better understanding of how experience can influence MBA starting salaries, we took a look at the data from our case study.

We found that on average, MBAs with prior work experience commanded significantly higher starting salaries than those without. This was especially true for those with 5-10 years of experience, who received an average starting salary of $150,000 compared to $120,000 for those without any prior work history.

Interestingly, the data also suggested that having more than 10 years of previous experience may not necessarily result in higher starting salaries. This could be due to employers preferring to hire MBAs with a fresh perspective on the industry and current business trends.

Overall, it is clear that having prior work experience can have a positive impact on MBA starting salaries. Employers are willing to pay more for experienced candidates because they require less training and can quickly hit the ground running in their new role. Therefore, it is important for MBA applicants to highlight their previous work experience when applying for jobs in order to secure the best possible salary.

Examining Salary by Previous Job Title

When it comes to MBA starting salaries, employers often take into account the job title held by the applicant prior to enrolling in their MBA program. This is because employers may view those who have already held higher-level positions as being more qualified and experienced than other applicants. As such, it is important for those considering an MBA program to consider how their job title may affect their starting salaries upon graduation.

By looking at salary data from the Graduate Management Admission Council’s Business School Hiring Report, we can see that those with a managerial or executive-level position prior to entering an MBA program tend to earn higher salaries than those without such experience. According to the report, MBA graduates with executive-level positions before enrolling in their MBA programs earned an average of $153,000 in 2021. Meanwhile, graduates without executive-level experience earned an average of $138,000.

This disparity in salaries is likely due to the fact that employers value experience and are willing to pay a premium for it. Those with managerial or executive-level experience have likely had more exposure and responsibility than those without such experience, making them better suited for positions that require higher levels of expertise and decision making.

It is important to note that not all job titles are created equal when it comes to MBA starting salaries. For instance, graduates with a finance background tend to earn higher salaries than other applicants. According to the GMAC report, those with a finance background earned an average of $150,000 in 2021.

We can also see that graduates who previously held sales and marketing positions tend to earn slightly less than graduates with

Investigating the Influence of Networking on MBAs’ Starting Salaries

Networking is an important aspect of preparing for a successful career in business, and it can have a significant impact on MBA starting salaries. In particular, MBA graduates who have a robust network of contacts and connections are more likely to receive higher salaries. This is because employers recognize the value of having well-connected MBA graduates as part of their team. Moreover, having connections can help MBA graduates get their foot in the door and better negotiate their salary packages. Additionally, having strong connections with potential employers can also lead to job offers with better compensation packages. As such, networking is an important tool that can be used to increase MBA starting salaries.

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