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KU Delivers a Competitive Edge in MBA Careers
Increase Your Worth
In 2018, the median base MBA salary for a starting position was $105,000, compared to just $65,000 for candidates with a bachelor’s degree only.1
Earning an MBA can prepare you for countless opportunities, and today those opportunities are more lucrative than ever:
- $105,000: Median base salary for new MBA graduates1
- $10,500: Average sign-on bonus for new MBA graduates1
- $145,000: Current median salary of self-employed business school alumni2
- $301,000: Median cumulative base salary for online MBA holders three years after graduation1
Hiring Trends for MBA Graduates
Broaden Your Opportunities
An advanced degree like an online MBA can help strengthen your business acumen and give you a competitive edge that empowers you to apply new skills in your current role or step into new opportunities in nearly any field.
With increased knowledge and skills comes greater earning power—entry-level MBA salaries are on average 20 percent higher than salaries for those with only an undergraduate business degree, and salaries for MBA graduates reach as much as 80 percent higher within five years.4
What can joining the Jayhawk family do for you?
Our students are directors, accountants, data analysts, doctors, electrical engineers and more. Half of our alumni came to KU with the goal of gaining the skills and knowledge to facilitate their own career advancement,5 and we have helped them build momentum toward achieving those goals while also challenging and revolutionizing the way they think about business.
Ready to Pursue Your MBA at KU?
Make Connections for Life
A higher starting MBA salary isn’t all you can expect as a new graduate. When you earn your degree from KU, you’ll enjoy the added value of a global professional network of over 25,000 alumni.
KU’s online MBA program is your chance to become immersed in a diverse group of business professionals and learn from leading experts with extensive experience in their fields. As you explore new MBA careers, your connection to this elite group of leaders could prove immensely valuable.
Explore the Online Student Experience
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An MBA is one of the most popular master’s degrees in the U.S., but it isn’t the only option when it comes to pursuing a master’s degree in business, so you may be wondering, “Why should I get an MBA?”.1 Increasingly, specialized master’s degrees in individual fields like finance and accounting...
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- Retrieved on March 22, 2019, from gmac.com/-/media/files/gmac/research/employment-outlook/gmac-2018-corporate-recruiters-survey-report.pdf
- Retrieved on March 22, 2019, from gmac.com/-/media/files/gmac/research/measuring-program-roi/2016-alumni-perspectives-web.pdf
- Retrieved on March 22, 2019, from gmac.com/-/media/files/gmac/research/employment-outlook/2018-year-end-employer-poll-report.pdf
- Retrieved on November 26, 2018, from poetsandquants.com/2018/04/21/why-an-mba-beats-an-undergrad-business-degree/
- Based on a limited sample of self-reported data from alumni of the University of Kansas School of Business online MBA program from graduating cohorts between 2016 and 2018
- Based on a limited sample of self-reported data from alumni of the University of Kansas School of Business online MBA program from graduating cohorts between 2016 and 2018, including respondents who indicated they expect to receive a promotion within 6 months from the time of their response
- Based on a limited sample of self-reported data from alumni of the University of Kansas School of Business online MBA program from graduating cohorts between 2016 and 2018, including respondents who indicated they expect to change employers within 6 months from the time of their response