MBA career opportunities
Your career, elevated with a Kellogg MBA
At Kellogg, we don’t just prepare you for your next job — we empower you to lead, innovate and make a global impact.
For our Class of 2024, that impact is already underway: 90% of Two-Year MBA students received a job offer within three months of graduation; and 87% accepted roles that reflect their ambitions and the rigorous preparation they received here.
But our graduates aren’t simply finding jobs — they’re starting careers that matter. With a median total compensation of $205,000, they’re making meaningful strides across diverse sectors:
- Tech: This year, 20% joined leading tech companies like Google, Amazon and PayPal or stepped into tech-driven roles at companies like Walmart and Capital One.
- Healthcare: A five-year high of 9% pursued healthcare roles with firms like Pfizer, Genentech and UnitedHealth, supported by courses like the Healthcare Deep Dive.
- Finance: Kellogg alumni remain highly valued across the financial industry, with 19% of the reported class pursuing careers in investment banking and private equity, while many more launched their own ventures, including search funds focused on entrepreneurship through acquisition.
Whether you’re breaking into a new field or reaching for the top of your current industry, Kellogg is a launchpad for those ready to lead. Here, you’ll find the rigor, resources and connections to help you achieve the kind of impact that lasts throughout your career.
For more information about the Two-Year MBA Program, check out our class profile.
MBA salaries & bonuses
*83% of job-accepting Two-Year MBA graduates reported useable salary information
§Median total compensation is calculated by taking the median of base salary and signing bonus for Two-Year MBA graduates
Career stats post-graduation
Global career reach
Your career development
A Kellogg MBA doesn't just enhance your job prospects, it helps you build the skills and instincts needed to conduct a successful job search at any point in your career. You will cultivate a partnership with our best-in-class Career Management Center, gaining access to:
- Individual career coaching
- 80+ business databases
- Industry and job function research guides
- Job boards
- On-campus recruiting and interview prep
- Alumni introductions and networking
Career resources for a lifetime
The CMC's career support and professional development services are available to you after graduation and beyond. As a Kellogg alum, you will receive free professional career coaching, salary negotiation guidance and access to our exclusive job boards.
Top industries
Healthcare: Results are 9% of the total reported class — a 5-year high and up from 3% last year.
Financial services: Common industry areas include investment banking, investment management, fintech, private equity and venture capital.
MBA salaries by industry
| Accepted job offers§ | Median base salary | Base salary range | Median signing bonus‡ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting | 35% | $190,000 | $70,000 – 230,000 | $30,000 |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 7% | $128,000 | $115,000 – 150,000 | $35,000 |
| Financial Services | 19% | $173,000 | $100,000 – 225,000 | $40,000 |
| Healthcare | 9% | $140,000 | $120,000 – 185,000 | $30,000 |
| Manufacturing | 2% | $136,186 | $118,400 – 175,000 | $27,500 |
| Media/Entertainment | 2% | $140,000 | $135,000 – 250,000 | $11,000 |
| Retail | 3% | $133,000 | $130,000 – 178,000 | $25,000 |
| Technology | 20% | $157,000 | $120,000 – 260,000 | $42,150 |
*83% of job-accepting Two-Year MBA graduates reported useable salary information
§Percentages may not add up to 100%. Only industries with significant percentages have been included in this table
‡Includes signing bonuses in industries where at least 50% of accepted offers reported a signing bonus. For the Two-Year MBA Class of 2024, 90% of accepted offers reported receiving a signing bonus
Where Kellogg graduates are employed
Full-Time employment outcomes by program
Ideal if you...
- Have 3-7 years of full-time employment or military service
- Seek to make a change in location, industry or job function
- Want to sample a variety of courses and disciplines
Program details
- Traditional MBA (with internship)
- Start in September, graduate in June two years later
- Immersive experience with broad range of experiential learning
Outcomes highlight
- 71% of Two-Year grads accepted offers facilitated by Kellogg
Ideal if you...
- Have 5-7 years of full-time employment or military service
- Have a business education background and focused career goals
- Want a faster return to the workforce
Program details
- Start in June, graduate the following June
- Accelerated MBA (no internship)
- Ability to bypass core courses and customize electives
Outcomes highlight
- 33% of 2024 One-Year grads accepted offers in financial services
Ideal if you...
- Have 3-7 years of full-time employment
- Previously held a role as a project manager, data scientist, software engineer, R&D associate, etc.
Program details
- AI-focused MBA offered jointly from Kellogg and the McCormick School of Engineering
- Start in September, graduate 1.5 years later in March
Outcomes highlight
- 50% of 2024 MBAi students accepted roles in product management (tech)
Ideal if you...
- Have 3-7 years full-time employment or military service
- Are interested in design thinking and innovation
Program details
- Dual degree (MBA and MS) from Kellogg and the McCormick School of Engineering
- Business curriculum paired with design innovation courses from the Segal Design Institute
- Start in June, graduate two years later in June
Outcomes higlight
- 32% of 2024 MMM students entered the technology industry
Lifelong career impact
Class of 2024 grads are charging ahead, forging exciting careers at top employers
