See how the Cornell MBA drives your potential earnings and career opportunities. The data below details the compensation, locations, job functions, industry sectors, and hiring companies of recent graduates.
The One-Year MBA class of 2021 included 50 graduates. The figures below represent job offers and acceptances of the 36 One-Year MBA graduates who were actively seeking full-time job opportunities.
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The One-Year MBA class of 2021 received an average base salary of $138,900, a seven percent increase over the average base salary of the class of 2020. Graduates who were US work-authorized reported a slightly higher average base salary of $142,967. Graduates who were not US work-authorized reported a slightly lower average base salary of $134,543.
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The majority of graduates—88 percent—stay in the United States: 88 percent. The remaining 12 percent accepted employment in three countries.
| Country | Percentage Employed |
|---|---|
| United States | 88% |
| Other* | 12% |
*Other includes: China, India, Luxemburg
The majority of one-year graduates stay and work in the US. The Northeast region employed more than a third of the class of 2021 with the highest average base salary of $153,056. The West region had the second highest employment with one-fifth of the class and the second highest average base salary at $145,833.
| North American Region | Average Base Salary | Median Base Salary | Salary Range | Percent Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $153,056 | $155,000 | $109,500 - $205,000 | 37% |
| West | $145,833 | $137,500 | $130,000 - $190,000 | 22% |
| Midwest | $105,000 | $115,000 | $75,000 - $125,000 | 11% |
| South | $145,000 | $150,000 | $115,000 - $170,000 | 11% |
| Southwest | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11% |
| Mid-Atlantic | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7% |
N/A: Less than three or more datapoints available (needed to protect student confidentiality)
The technology industry employed almost one-third of Johnson’s One-Year MBA Class of 2021 graduates. The healthcare industry employed the second highest percent of the class with the consulting industry following in third – with the highest average base salary of all industries.
| Industry | Average Base Salary | Median Base Salary | Salary Range | Percent Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | $136,733 | $135,000 | $112,000 - $168,000 | 29% |
| Healthcare/ Medical Services/ Pharmaceuticals | $107,900 | $110,000 | $75,000 - $125,000 | 21% |
| Consulting | $159,600 | $163,000 | $115,000 - $200,000 | 18% |
| Financial Services | $145,000 | $155,000 | $120,000 - $160,000 | 9% |
| Other* | N/A | N/A | N/A | 23% |
*Other includes: Energy/utilities, law/legal, real estate, government, and retail
Over one-third of the class of 2021 is employed in management–an example of Johnson’s exemplary and well-respected management training. Half the class is split between finance and consulting jobs, demonstrating the strength and rigor of Johnson’s finance and consulting curriculums.
| Function | Average Base Salary | Median Base Salary | Salary Range | Percent Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management | $124,327 | $130,000 | $75,000 - $150,000 | 39% |
| Consulting | $155,143 | $163,000 | $115,000 - $200,000 | 23% |
| Finance | $135,833 | $135,000 | $110,000 - $160,000 | 23% |
| Other* | N/A | N/A | N/A | 15% |
*Other includes: investment banking and marketing
The One-Year MBA Class of 2021 earned additional compensation that included signing bonuses and relocation packages. The average combined bonus for the class was $23,868. US work authorized graduates received a slightly lower than average combined bonus of $22,611. Graduates who were not US work-authorized reported a slightly higher average combined bonus of $24,895.
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Twenty-six employers hired the class of 2021 graduates. The list below represents the top companies that hired One-Year MBA graduates for full-time positions.
